On January 30, 2026, at the opening of Japan Camping Car Show 2026 at Makuhari Messe (Chiba), kabuki actor Nakamura Shido received the 14th Camping Car Award from the Japan RV Association for promoting camper van culture.
The awardee said he bought a Border Banks camper van (Type-T model based on Toyota Coaster) about a year ago. The vehicle's price is reported to be between 17 and 18 million yen. Over the year, his family traveled about 16,000 km across Japan in it. The camper van sleeps six, has two separate beds, and is used by Nakamura not only for trips but also as a mobile dressing room on film sets.
Nakamura noted that camper van travel reduced family arguments compared to tent camping and promotes family harmony. He also expressed a desire to travel around Japan in this camper van.