Japanese couple quits careers for van life after ending fertility treatment

Valenti has introduced the Jewel LED Tail Lamp Retro for the Nissan Caravan (E26) and Isuzu Como. The lights feature a classic grid-pattern lens and a fade-out function for brake, reverse, and turn signals. They are compatible with all trims of the Caravan and NV350 Caravan from 2012 onward.

Japanese manufacturer Toy-Factory presented a fully redesigned DA VINCI 5.4 motorhome at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026. The vehicle is based on a right-hand-drive Fiat Ducato L2H2 with front-wheel drive, a 2.2-liter turbodiesel producing 180 hp and 450 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The base price is 15.84 million yen (tax included). Standard equipment includes a 70-liter refrigerator, microwave, independent heater, dry toilet, 1,500 W inverter, and two 95 Ah lead-acid batteries. Lithium batteries, water heater, shower, and air conditioning remain optional.

JAL and JAL Airtac launched the camper van rental service 'JAPAN RV TRAVELLER' from April 2026. The first location is Narita Airport. The service allows customers to pick up a camper in 5 minutes via free shuttle and earn JAL miles.

At the Tokyo Camper Show 2026, Toy-Factory (Kani, Gifu Prefecture) debuted the fully redesigned top-of-the-line camper van DA VINCI 5.4, built on the Fiat Ducato platform. The vehicle is 5.4 meters long, seats two, and features a sliding door.

At the Tokyo Camper Show 2026, held July 11–12, 2026, Toy Factory introduced the updated flagship camper 'Da Vinci 5.4' based on the Fiat Ducato. The 5.41 m model is designed for two people, features a bunk bed with increased width, a 70 L refrigerator, and a 2.2 L diesel engine producing 180 hp. Price starts at 15.84 million yen.

Japanese company Toy-Factory has started sales of the updated DA VINCI 5.4 camper based on the Fiat Ducato. The premiere took place on July 11–12 at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026. The price is 15.84 million yen including tax. Length is 5410 mm, width 2100 mm, height 2525 mm. The vehicle seats four but has two permanent beds. Standard equipment includes a 70-liter refrigerator, microwave, auxiliary heater, dry toilet, 1500 W inverter, and two 95 Ah lead-acid batteries. Air conditioning, lithium batteries, water heater, and shower are optional.