Campground Opens in Zao Bohira: Season Start and Safety Prayers

CoSTORY has launched the 'CAR BED standard,' a foldable bed designed for sleeping in vehicles. The product weighs approximately 3.4 kg, folds to a thickness of 90 mm, and can be set up in about 5 minutes. It is compatible with kei cars and minivans, includes anti-tip straps and seat dent reduction attachments. The bed creates storage space underneath and can also be used as an outdoor cot.

BeMap has completed deployment of TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi (OpenRoaming) at six Tokyo campsites, including mountainous and remote coastal areas. Satellite internet is used where cellular coverage is unavailable. The project was commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Nissan has updated the Clipper Van and Clipper Rio kei cars, and introduced the Clipper Van Multi Rack camper version by NMC. The camper starts at €12,000.

Japanese builder Papabuild unveiled the F-BOX Square camper van based on the Toyota TownAce. The model has a height of 1960 mm, allowing access to multi-storey car parks and car washes. It features a 200 Ah lithium-ion battery, a 12V air conditioner, a microwave, and a TV, all mounted in the upper section to preserve sleeping space.

On May 22, 2026, Camping Car Co. began selling the 'New Three Sacred Treasures for Disaster Prevention' set via its Outdoor119 e-commerce site. The set includes a portable toilet, a cassette gas-powered shower, and a low-power microwave oven, designed to support food and hygiene during power outages and water cuts. Priced at 281,000 yen, the bundle offers a 10,000 yen discount compared to individual purchases. Availability is limited.

Suzuki has unveiled the updated Every microvan in Japan. The 3.4-meter model features exterior changes, a digital instrument cluster, and enhanced safety systems. The J Limited version is camping-oriented.