TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi (OpenRoaming) launched at Tokyo campsites

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.

User takeknee reviewed the 2025 Nissan Caravan, chosen for car camping. The review highlights ample cargo space, convenient split second-row seats, and strong diesel torque for mountain roads. A drawback noted is the lack of adaptive cruise control on the diesel version, unlike the gasoline model.

A couple on a Japan-wide camper van honeymoon amused themselves at the Fukuoka-Yamaguchi prefecture border by repeatedly crossing the line in the Kanmon Tunnel pedestrian walkway. The video garnered over 510,000 views and 12,000 likes on Threads. Users called the couple 'wonderful' and noted it was 'the most peaceful post of the day'.

Red Shore Games will release the early access version of its campground and outdoor shop management simulator on Steam on June 3. Players will develop facilities, hire staff, and deal with trespassers and raccoons. Future updates include hunting, vehicles, a ski slope, and hot springs by fall 2026.