A Hokkaido resident who retired at 53 made his first overnight camper van trip with his one-year-old toy poodle, Rito. The route followed autumn scenery in Hokkaido and included a stay at a rest area where overnight parking is permitted; a required application was completed at the information desk upon arrival. The night passed without incident, the dog did not bark and slept between the couple, and behaved calmly the next morning. The trip confirmed that joint outings are possible, though further plans will expand gradually due to the dog's age and seasonal constraints.
