Montbell unveils winter sleeping bag for car camping

Toy Factory has introduced the Passenger Bed Kit for the Kia PV5 electric minivan, designed for sleeping in the vehicle. The kit requires no major modifications, offers easy setup and ample storage. It targets users who sleep in their cars.

Japan's NTB and YouTuber Kupio unveiled the 'Aosagi' camper on Isuzu Travio chassis. Compact size, kitchen, shower, toilet, bed. Development took two years.

DRIMO magazine has published a selection of six roadside stations (michi-no-eki) in northern Hokkaido where overnight stays in vehicles are permitted. The stations are located in Sarufutsu, Nakatonbetsu, Shosanbetsu, Tomamae, and Bifuka. All facilities have public baths, parking, and 24-hour restrooms. Bath fees range from 150 to 450 yen. Overnight parking is allowed only for short rest periods; open flames and setting up tables or chairs are prohibited.

Tsushima City in Nagasaki Prefecture has completed a new management building for the campground at Aso Bay Park. The previous building, in use since 1994, had deteriorated, prompting the construction of a new two-story wooden structure with a total floor area of about 475 square meters. It includes heated shower rooms, sinks with hot water, a laundry room, and a multipurpose room. The project cost about 350 million yen. The campground, located on Aso Bay, offers 12 drive-in sites and 8 free tent sites. It attracts around 1,500 visitors annually, including international tourists.

A nine-space RV park, JUBILATIONS×Agro Garden Kobe, will open on September 4 on the rooftop of the Agro Garden Kobe Komagabayashi commercial facility in Nagata Ward, Kobe. Reservations opened on August 27. The fee is 4,400 yen per space per night, including tax, with stays up to six nights and seven days. All spaces have power outlets, and facilities include toilets, an outdoor sink, and waste disposal. The site also features a natural hot spring and a pet hotel, making it a convenient base for urban road trips.

Dream Drive introduced the NICO model based on the Nissan Caravan Super Long with a permanent double bed measuring 1800×1400 mm. The camper includes a kitchen, a single seat, a table, a 100 Ah lithium-ion battery, a 1000 W inverter, and an external shower. Price starts at 7.5 million yen, with delivery by the end of March 2027.