Compact Liberty 52 REi motorhome offers five berths and solar panels

In Oarai, Ibaraki Prefecture, the unmanned trailer hotel CUBE6, operated by the day-use hot spring facility Shiosai-no-Yu, has opened. Each of the six rooms features Simmons mattresses, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and amenities. Guests receive free entry to the hot spring and sauna, which overlook the Pacific Ocean. Rates are 8,000 yen per person and 13,000 yen for two per night.

On the morning of Thursday, August 6, a motorhome overturned on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, after possibly suffering a tire blowout. The vehicle, carrying four people, hit the central median and flipped over. An 85-year-old woman was injured and taken to the hospital; her condition is not life-threatening. Police are investigating the exact cause, including the possibility that the left rear tire burst during the journey.

A camper van crashed into a barrier and overturned on the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Susono, Shizuoka. A woman in her 80s was injured; a tire blowout is suspected.

Honda demonstrated that even the NSX sports car can fit a full set of camping gear for two people in its trunk. For the Civic RS, an overnight stay in the cabin is proposed. The company is also developing a new accessory, the 'tarp chair,' as part of the Honda Camp project.

At the Auto Messe Web show, a luxury camper based on the Toyota HiAce with extreme suspension lowering was presented. The vehicle features a full Vogue aerodynamic body kit, 20-inch wheels, leather interior with Recaro seats, and household appliances. The air suspension lowering allows the camper to be used for both family trips and winter travel.

A custom camper based on the Mazda Scrum Truck gets retro styling, pop-up roof, and Hayashi Street wheels.