Rules for Overnight Stays in Cars at Japanese Roadside Stations

A Japanese YouTuber specializing in car life shares criteria for selecting overnight parking spots. Key factors are sufficient parking space and low noise levels. The author also notes the growing popularity of electric vehicles, which affects the availability of charging infrastructure at such locations.

System Brain Co., Ltd. has launched a subscription and rental service for glass coating equipment designed specifically for motorhomes. The patented eco-friendly technology simplifies application and is already deployed in 31 countries, with approximately 450 units installed.

Motorhome and camper van users have selected four key EcoFlow products for travel. These include the DELTA 3 Plus portable power station (1024Wh), a 160W foldable solar panel, a 500W alternator charger, and the RAPID Pro X portable charger (27650mAh). The devices are designed to provide power on the road and outdoors.

The article recommends five RV parks in Kanagawa, Ibaraki, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures, located near popular cherry blossom viewing spots. The aim is to avoid traffic and parking issues during the blooming season, allowing for viewing both night and morning blossoms. Details for each park include location, number of spaces, nightly rate, and key amenities.

Japanese camper van sales company Direct Cars is expanding its business by starting sales of new Kia vehicles. Sales will be conducted at three dealerships located in Kanagawa, Mie, and Fukuoka prefectures.

Anex has introduced the Arte6 camper based on the updated Nissan Caravan. The model features an interior height over 1600 mm and a length of 5080 mm, providing spacious accommodation. Pricing starts from 7,431,800 yen.