Is Overnight Parking Allowed at Roadside Stations (Michi-no-Eki)?

Japanese actress and TV personality Akiko Matsumoto opened a motorhome rental franchise in Tokyo in March 2021. Her company 'Office AMS' offers 24-hour camper van rentals for 5000 yen on weekdays, which is below the market average. The business launched during the pandemic and remains minimally profitable.

A demo version for the motorhome life game Outbound has been released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The demo features exploration, motorhome customization, gardening, and cooperative play for up to four players. The full version is scheduled for release on April 23, 2026, for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC.

Japan's motorhome market may grow from $1.8 billion to $4.5 billion by 2033. An annual growth rate of 10.5% is expected, driven by domestic tourism and demand for self-sufficient travel. The Kanto region dominates the market, while Kyushu and Okinawa show the fastest growth.

A new motorhome priced from 8.5 million yen was spotted in a Tokyo public housing parking lot. Residents of such housing must meet low-income criteria, and parking spaces are typically limited to 1.8 meters wide and 5 meters long, which is smaller than many motorhomes.

The Carstay service and the Miyagahara Kogen roadside station in Nagano Prefecture have begun accepting paid reservations for 11 parking spaces for vehicle overnight stays. The booking period is from May 23 to October 31, 2026, with prices starting at 3,000 yen. This is an experiment to separately manage regular visitors and overnight vehicle users to address parking and littering issues.

JAL and JAL Airtech have launched the «JAPAN RV TRAVELLER» motorhome rental service. The service starts at Narita Airport, offers specially designed vehicles equipped for remote work, and awards JAL miles for rentals.