Motorhome trip to Iki Island: freedom and savings

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.

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.

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.

In Kumamoto Prefecture, where a magnitude 7 earthquake was recorded, about 3,800 people are still in evacuation centers. However, there are also those who cannot or will not go to shelters, staying at home or in their cars. Local authorities are urging such people via loudspeakers to use evacuation centers, but support is slow to reach them.

The campsite at Shigeiwa Mountain Nature Park in Toyokoro, established in 1977, welcomes visitors with budget-friendly rates amid rising prices. The park offers views of patchwork fields and pavilions for indoor barbecue.

On the morning of August 12, an adult bear was spotted near the Nishihama campsite in Yuza, Yamagata Prefecture. The animal was seen by several visitors along the riverbank and is believed to be hiding in a bamboo grove near the campsite. About 130 people who had been staying at the campsite since August 11 have been evacuated. No injuries or damage have been reported. The campsite is closed for the day, and an emergency cull was temporarily considered.