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The British puppet series Thunderbirds will mark 60 years since its Japanese broadcast debut on September 30, 2026. To celebrate, camper specialist Direct Cars will showcase a prototype camper at the Yokohama Camping Car Show on September 26–27, 2026. Other plans include limited-edition plastic models, replica figures, a VR space featuring a giant 3D model of Thunderbird 3, and a special screening with a talk show on September 30 at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo.

The RV Park at Kamishizu Midori no Mura Park in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, has started full operations. A trailer for visitors has been installed, and 24-hour showers are available. The facility is designed for overnight stays in vehicles.

BLANC will hold a free online seminar on August 19, 2026, for corporations interested in luxury travel trailers in the Yatsugatake area. The event targets companies planning to purchase trailers for business use, employee welfare facilities, or investment purposes. Participation is free but limited to legal entities.

Instagram user @douminfufu, who documents camper van travels, shared a meal inside the vehicle featuring local Fukui delicacies. The post has received over 758 likes. The article also includes data on average pension amounts by age.

At the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026, held in July at Tokyo Big Sight, 238 camping and overnight vehicles were displayed. Over 19,000 visitors attended the two-day event. Among the exhibits, five models drew particular attention: a limited-edition collaboration with the anime 'Fist of the North Star' by Direct Cars (7.77 million yen, only 7 units), the PLAT Model Dickies by Direct Cars (7.12 million yen, on sale until June 28, 2027), the 40th-anniversary ZiL(L) by Vantech (16 million yen, 40 units), the new NTB AOSAGI PREMIUM by Japan Special Body (12.98 million yen, co-developed with a popular YouTuber), and the SEEK PREMIUM by Route6 (5.3 million yen, featuring a new battery system).

A Fukushima TV survey found about 80% of pet owners prefer sleeping in their car during disaster evacuation. Experts advise training pets to crates, stocking 10 days of food, and guarding against heat as cabin temps can exceed 45°C.