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Carstay will showcase the SAny.VAN at the Tokyo Dog Show 2026. About 80% of its buyers own a dog. The conversion starts at $15,000. The base can be a Toyota Hiace, Nissan Vanette Van, or the customer's own van. Owners can rent out the camper via Carstay's platform.
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Carstay will showcase the SAny.VAN at the Tokyo Dog Show 2026. About 80% of its buyers own a dog. The conversion starts at $15,000. The base can be a ...
Carstay will showcase the SAny.VAN at the Tokyo Dog Show 2026. About 80% of its buyers own a dog. The conversion starts at $15,000. The base can be a Toyota Hiace, Nissan Vanette Van, or the customer's own van. Owners can rent out the camper via Carstay's platform.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$0.95 /l
JPY152.75 · €0.83/l
16 of 132
cheaper than 89% of countries
Petrol
$1.02 /l
JPY164.25 · €0.89/l
26 of 134
cheaper than 81% of countries
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