We track how motorhomes, campervans, caravans, rooftop tents and overlanding travel are evolving in Japan. The focus here is compact campers, kei-style travel, RV parks and urban-friendly touring formats.
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Morocco to Japan camper shipping/import corridor with Moroccan temporary-admission closure, Tanger Med export timing, sea-freight handling, Japan carnet or customs entry, JAF/NPA driver-document checks, NEXCO toll setup, legal camping and port-service resets.
Japan to South Korea camper ferry corridor with carnet or temporary-import checks, foreign-licence documents, port handling, expressway tolls, legal campsites and weather buffers.
Japan to Thailand camper shipping/import corridor with Japan carnet or customs-export handling, freight logistics, Thai Customs temporary vehicle import, Foreign Vehicle Permit checks, DNP campsite booking, toll and monsoon buffers.
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Naoto Shinada, the editor-in-chief of the motorhome magazine 'Auto Camper', shares his experience of going ice smelt fishing using the light camper 'N-VAN MV'.
ALFLEX's popular series 'ELEMENT' will showcase a new style at the Motor Camp Expo 2026 held in Osaka on June 13-14.
Nissan's light camper base vehicle "Clipper Van" has undergone a facelift on May 11, 2026, enhancing safety features and design. Sales of the special model "Multi Rack" will continue.
Compact campers win when buyers care about price, city parking, daily use and a lower entry barrier. They are not replacing every motorhome; they are expanding the market.
VANTECH's new Kord Leves is garnering attention, featuring real experiences from existing owners.
The Indiana 300N is a compact model perfectly suited for the Japanese camping trailer market, featuring two living spaces and the option to convert into beds.
The Auto Camper June 2026 issue goes on sale from May 15 at bookstores and online across the country. It features a complete guide to the latest light camper models and an air conditioning special.
Direct Cars will start selling Kia PBV models in Japan as an authorized dealer beginning in May.
A new free overnight car camping service has opened at the 'Teiregi no Yu' hot spring in Matsubara, Ehime, attracting car travelers during Japan's Golden Week.