15 recommended vehicles for car camping: selection criteria and rules explained

Honda confirmed plans to produce the Base Station modular camper prototype unveiled in January. The company positions it as a lightweight trailer that can be towed by most vehicles, including the CR-V. A production version is expected to be revealed later this year.

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism clarifies rules for overnight vehicle stays at roadside stations. Short naps for fatigue recovery are permitted, but using parking areas for overnight stays is discouraged. Prohibited actions include prolonged idling, use of open flames, and setting up furniture outside the vehicle.

A new paid overnight parking facility for motorhomes and camper vans has opened in Minamichita, Japan. The Camp in Airstream South 77 park offers spaces based on vintage Airstream trailers, with rates starting at 5,000 yen per night, and provides electricity, water, and 24-hour toilet access.

Japanese company VANTECH has unveiled the compact motorhome Lunetta, based on the Suzuki Every Wagon minivan. The model features bunk beds, a TV, a sink, and a folding table, while maintaining the ability to carry four passengers for daily use. The motorhome's price starts from 3,702,000 yen.

Japan's Environment Ministry has signed an agreement with the RV Association to provide motorhomes for ministry staff during disasters. The agreement was signed on April 8 in Takamatsu to secure transportation and operational bases for disaster waste management and regional support activities.

A dedicated overnight parking facility for motorhomes has opened in Fukuroi, Japan. The 'Umiterasu DORI' park for five vehicles offers panoramic views of Enshunada Bay, provides access to electricity and water, and allows pets.