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The RV park Awaji Canvas has opened in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, situated on elevated ground away from the coastal bustle. The park offers open space and quiet, along with necessary amenities for extended stops, including restrooms and electricity.

LAC Mobil will unveil its new flagship motorhome LIBERTY 52REi at the 2026 ALL Kanto Camping Car Fair. Based on the Toyota Camroad, it features two beds (for three and two people), a kitchen, a shower room, and optional TV, air conditioning, microwave, and refrigerator. Price in Japan: 15,958,000 yen.

The Midoriko Fureai Hiroba motorhome campsite in Nanbu, Tottori Prefecture, resumed operations on October 4 after a four-month suspension caused by the bankruptcy of its designated management company. The site is now run directly by the town and will be open only on weekends and holidays. It offers 24 powered pitches for motorhomes, six tent sites, and shower facilities. Last year it recorded 1,435 visitors, and 20 reservations have already been made through the end of October, mostly from the Kansai region. The town is considering whether to solicit a new designated manager for the next fiscal year.

Mitsubishi has unveiled the Delica Mini Active Camper concept at the Delica Festival, held alongside the Tokyo Motor Show. It is the first camper based on the Delica Mini, featuring an integrated pop-up roof that creates an additional sleeping area. The vehicle also includes an ARB awning, auxiliary lights, and underbody protection. The concept is based on a four-wheel-drive version, with a length of 3.4 meters and a 659 cc three-cylinder petrol engine producing between 51 and 63 hp. No production plans have been announced, but if built, it would likely be reserved for the Japanese market.

Actress Minako Tanaka, 58, posted on Instagram that she drove her camper to the Omagari fireworks festival in Akita Prefecture. She shared photos from behind the wheel and said traveling by RV was a new experience for her. Fans responded with comments such as "Cool" and "It suits you well."

Japan RV Association certified 12 new RV parks by end of August, bringing total to over 686. New sites include ocean-view baths, glass workshops, and rural landscapes.