First purchases for a campervan: mattress, power station, and lantern

The nonprofit organization 'Wellbeing' based in Gifu City has converted a used camper van into a mobile shelter for cats. About 3.6 million yen (approx. $24,000) was raised through crowdfunding. In normal times, the vehicle is used for adoption events; during disasters, it serves as temporary housing for pets and transports food and litter to affected areas. The camper is equipped with solar panels, water supply, and air conditioning, and can accommodate at least eight cats.

The owner of a light camper (軽キャン) made their first trip to the Fumotopara campsite in Shizuoka Prefecture, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026. Despite cloudy weather, they set up camp, cooked wagyu steak and yakisoba, and visited a local café and free bathhouse.

On May 30, the Mitz Kanazawa complex opened near Kanazawa Station. It features restaurants in caravans, a lawn area, and motorhome rentals. The project uses idle land from urban development.

At the Japan Camping Car Show in Makuhari Messe, the Sunlight Cliff 600 RT Adventure Edition motorhome was presented, built on a Fiat Ducato (L3H2) chassis. The vehicle is 5995 mm long. It features a pop-up roof that creates an additional sleeping area. Standard equipment includes a side awning and 16-inch wheels. The show model, equipped with an optional lithium-ion battery, inverter, and household air conditioner, is priced at 17,567,000 yen.

Suzuki has refreshed its Every camper van, designed for two people. The model features a digital instrument cluster, an optional 9-inch navigation screen, and an expanded ADAS package. The vehicle is 3.4 meters long, powered by a 660 cc engine with 49 or 64 hp, and available with all-wheel drive. The top J Limited trim with turbo engine and 4x4 starts at approximately €11,500 in Japan.

Japanese TV personality Chiharu Niiyama (45) posted a blog and YouTube video about camping in a Chevrolet van. She showed outdoor cooking and the vehicle's interior. The video includes a tour of rare Chevrolet parts.