First trip in a new camper van: overnight stay at the foot of Mount Fuji

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.

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.

Nissan introduced the X-Trail Rock Creek Multi-Bed, a factory camper conversion kit for its SUV, featuring a two-person folding mattress (180x115 cm) with a Cordura cover and under-bed storage. The vehicle uses the e-Power hybrid system with e-4orce all-wheel drive. Available only in Japan, starting at ¥5,327,300.

Jackery has introduced the new portable power station 'Jackery ポータブル電源 1500 New'. With a capacity of 1536 Wh and an output of 2000 W (peak 4000 W), it is designed to power appliances in motorhomes, campervans, and during camping. The unit features USB Type-A, USB Type-C, AC, and car outlet ports, and supports up to 7 parallel solar panel connections. It weighs 14.5 kg and is priced at 149,800 yen.

Excalibur Games is running a sale on the survival simulator Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator on Steam. The game is 55% off until June 2. Players drive an RV through snowy wilderness, managing hunger, thirst, and fatigue. It features up to 4-player co-op, RV repair and customization, hunting, and crafting. The game is in early access and supports English only.