Fujioka Hiroshi's eldest daughter Ai Tensho shares family camper trip

At the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026, Smile Factory presented the Off Time Traveler 3 based on the Suzuki Every. The vehicle features a main bed measuring 1800×1200 mm and a loft bed of 900×1200 mm, which can serve as a child's bed or storage space. The base price is 3,039,000 yen, while the display model costs 3,237,000 yen.

ATV Gunma, a camper builder in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, has released the RS1+, a kei-class camper based on the Suzuki Every Wagon. The vehicle uses a passenger car platform with a turbo engine, power sliding doors, and 14-inch alloy wheels, improving ride comfort and sound insulation over commercial vans. It features a bed mattress system equivalent to high-end models, providing a 180 cm by 120 cm sleeping area. A roof box and folding step solve storage issues, and a 15.6-inch flip-down monitor is optional. The purchase plan starts at 11,000 yen per month with zero down payment and 4WD availability.

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson has begun full-scale provision of an overnight car parking service at its store parking lots. The service targets travelers during holidays and is offered at 2,500–3,000 yen per night. Benefits include access to restrooms, power supply, and the ability to purchase food. The company plans to expand the service to 70 stores within the current fiscal year.

Instagram user @douminfufu, who shares their camper van travels, posted a meal from their last evening in Gifu Prefecture. The dinner included "keichan udon," a local dish of chicken marinated in a miso or soy sauce-based sauce served with udon, and "hoba sushi," sushi wrapped in magnolia leaves. The post has received over 510 likes. Commenters expressed envy and appreciation for the couple's enjoyment of Gifu.

A YouTuber, who previously bought a vacation home for 500,000 yen, purchased a used 2015 Nissan NV350 Caravan for 1.6 million yen to convert it into a 'mobile vacation home'. The van, with 133,000 km on the odometer, was bought from construction workers and was heavily soiled. He removed the seats, cleaned the floor, and applied soundproofing and insulation to the engine compartment. The video has been viewed over 42,000 times.

The Japan RV Association has certified RV Park WHATAWON in Osaka, offering overnight stays in vehicles with access to a food hall and an all-weather dog run. The park features 24-hour restrooms and electrical hookups, making it safe for beginners and families.