Trailer hotel opens along National Route 153 in Minowa

Lawson, a Japanese convenience store chain, has introduced an overnight parking service at select locations. The fee is 2,500–3,000 yen per night, including electricity, restroom access, and trash bags. About 80% of users are retired couples aged 50 and above, and 30% bring pets. Cooking and tent setup are prohibited, which has prevented complaints from residents.

In Japan, convenience store parking lots are emerging as new spots for 'chabak' (car camping). 80% of users are retired couples aged 50 and over, choosing free overnight stays instead of hotels. Observers are watching whether this trend will spread to South Korea.

At the West Japan Kei Truck Camper Festival 2026, a homemade camper based on a Daihatsu Hijet Truck was showcased. Owners Hiroshi and Megumi Ito from Kagoshima Prefecture installed a self-built folding triangular roof on the cargo bed, turning the vehicle into a mini-house. The structure uses an AFC body and provides sleeping space.

The article describes a motorhome camping trip on the Japanese coast in early summer. It mentions sea breeze, hot springs, and relaxing with a dog. The piece was published on NetEase on July 23, 2026.

Former office worker Kimura Koichi reached 1,400 golf courses out of about 2,100 in Japan, traveling by car and sleeping in it. The final round was on June 29 at White Sail Country Club.

R&I Company Limited (Sapporo) will open three takeout shops in Tokushima Prefecture using its own 'BIBox' trailers. The first, Shiokuma Bakery, specializing in salt buns and scones, will launch on July 31 on the premises of a Docomo shop in Yoshinogawa. This marks the company's first entry into the prefecture.