Park and campsite in Japan renamed under sponsorship deal

Excalibur Games is running a sale on the survival simulator Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator on Steam. The game is 55% off until June 2. Players drive an RV through snowy wilderness, managing hunger, thirst, and fatigue. It features up to 4-player co-op, RV repair and customization, hunting, and crafting. The game is in early access and supports English only.

Carstay, a Japanese platform for RV rental and carsharing, has added three new vehicles and three overnight parking spots. The total number of registered RVs reached 490, up 38 from the previous month, while the number of parking spots remained at 320. New vehicles include the compact JP STAR Happy1 Turbo based on the Daihatsu Atrai, a camper based on the Toyota Camroad with free delivery to Kansai Airport, and the TABIVAN-O.W.L. based on the Fiat Ducato. One of the new parking spots is located at a hot spring facility in Nagano Prefecture.

Japanese kabuki actor Nakamura Shido said on a TV show that he bought a camper van for family trips. They drove around Hokkaido and visited Izumo Taisha.

On May 30, the 'Mitz Kanazawa' complex, built using trailer houses, will open near Kanazawa Station. It features restaurants, a grassy play area, and a motorhome rental service. The project aims to attract families and businesspeople, creating a new hub of activity at the west exit.

BYD Auto Japan has announced a national tour with a pre-sale display of the new light electric vehicle BYD RACCO, designed specifically for the Japanese market. The model meets kei-car standards and features two electric sliding doors.

Daytona, a motorcycle aftermarket parts manufacturer, has introduced three new camping and road trip products. The lineup includes the MAEHIRO DOME E two-room tent with a spacious front room, a car-side shelter for expanding living space, and a lightweight 300×300 cm square tarp. The tent targets beginner motorcycle campers, the shelter is compatible with vans and minivans, and the tarp weighs approximately 1 kg and packs into a compact case.