RV Park Kaisei no Oka in Okayama Prefecture: Overnight Stays by the Sea

An RV park has opened in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, adjacent to the Mansoen Aiueo no Mori satoyama park. It offers 6 parking spaces, 24-hour toilets, electricity (fee), water (free), and garbage disposal (fee). Rates start at 2,750 yen per night. The Yamashiro Onsen hot spring is a 5-minute walk away.

A camper van journey through Japan's Seto Inland Sea region highlights upgrades to the vehicle, including an AI dashcam, Wi-Fi smartphone holder, and LEGANCE armrests. The route covered Kagawa Prefecture's Kanonji and Mitoyo areas, with stops at Shonai Peninsula Auto Campground and Tomonoura Beach, known as 'Japan's Uyuni Salt Flat'. The camper was equipped with DIXCEL brake pads and an OUTDO sodium-ion battery.

Monthly Jidosha magazine featured the RV park 'Yupuru Kizakiko Onsen Lakeside Station' in Nagano Prefecture. The park is certified by the Japan RV Association, offering 10 sites, 24-hour toilets, electricity (fee), water (free), waste disposal (fee), and an onsen on site. Rates start at 4,000 yen per night per vehicle. A restaurant serving local soba is located nearby. The park is open year-round, operates 24 hours, and camper rental is available. It is situated in Omachi, Nagano, with easy access to Azumino, Hakuba, and Matsumoto.

A couple traveling through Europe in a camper shared the benefits and rules of combining mountaineering with overnight stays in their vehicle. They highlighted the flexibility to choose climbing times based on weather and the ability to rest after descents. Important aspects of parking rules and etiquette were also mentioned.

Citroen has launched in Japan the limited edition Berlingo Sable, with 500 units, featuring the popular Sable (sand) color. Available in Max/Max XTR (short wheelbase, 5 seats) and Long Max/Long Max XTR (long wheelbase, 7 seats). Local price ranges from 4.67 to 4.992 million yen. The company also introduced the Agre Storage & Bed Kit, which converts the vehicle into a camper with a fold-out bed for two adults.

Vantech, a Japanese premium camper builder, has unveiled the 40th Anniversary Limited Edition based on the Toyota Camroad. The model features two beds (for three and two people), a kitchen, a toilet with shower, and exclusive equipment. Priced at 16 million yen in Japan, only 40 units will be produced.