Japanese ryokan Ichinoyu relaunches car camping plan with onsen access

On June 27, the largest camper van festival in the Hokuriku region began at the Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall in Kanazawa. About 100 vehicles are on display, ranging from the latest models to used ones. Organizers highlight growing interest in camper vans as mobile offices for remote work and as emergency shelters. The event continues on June 28 and includes a support corner for the Noto region.

At the TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026 in Makuhari, Mazda showcased the new-generation CX-5 adapted for sleeping inside the car. The model features an extended wheelbase, panoramic roof, and special sleeping equipment.

At the Ishikawa Prefecture exhibition center, the Hokuriku Camper Van Festival has opened, featuring about 100 vehicles. Prices start from 2 million yen, and the event runs until June 28.

YouTube channel ken10/camp addict published a video showing an overnight stay in a Toyota HiAce camper van at Doshi Forest Campground (Japan). Setting up camp took about 10 minutes, after which the author relaxed by a stream. The video includes cooking dinner (sautéed chicken gizzards and khao man gai), an evening by the campfire, and a morning coffee. Viewers noted the ease of setup and teardown.

Japanese company LAC Mobil started sales of the Liberty 52REi motorhome on June 26, 2026, based on the Toyota Camroad. The model features a rear entrance, placing the galley immediately inside and enabling a U-shaped dinette. It sleeps up to five people: three on the lower dinette and two on a slide-out bunk. Base price starts at 15,958,000 yen.

EENOUR Japan has launched the PA800 portable air conditioner, designed for use in motorhomes, campervans, and tents. It features a Panasonic 7.5cc compressor, providing up to 6,300 BTU cooling and 7,000 BTU heating, with five operating modes: cooling, heating, dehumidification, fan, and sleep. The unit includes an automatic cleaning cycle that removes dust and dirt from the heat exchanger in about 20 minutes. Direct sales price is 129,900 yen.