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Outdoor119 Becomes Authorized Dealer of Emergency Water Filters 'Kokkun Nomero Zou' Industry © プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES
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Outdoor119 Becomes Authorized Dealer of Emergency Water Filters 'Kokkun Nomero Zou'

Outdoor119, an e-commerce site specializing in motorhome gear and disaster preparedness supplies, announced on April 28, 2026, that it has become an authorized dealer of the 'Kokkun Nomero Zou' series of emergency water filters manufactured by Miyasaka Kogyo. The filters operate via a manual pump, requiring no electricity, and can purify water from bathtubs, storage tanks, and even rivers. Models vary in capacity and filter type, with all units certified by public testing agencies for compliance with drinking water standards.

Source: プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES JPN
Reviews JP Japan 1 days ago

CAMP×WOODS in Yufuin: A campsite surrounded by an oak forest

In Oita Prefecture, Yufu City, the hand-built campsite CAMP×WOODS spans about 60,000 tsubo (approx. 20 hectares) of oak forest along Yamanami Highway, 15 minutes by car from Yufuin hot spring town. The site offers auto, solo, and dog-friendly pitches. Rates: weekdays 2,000 yen per adult; weekends and holidays 3,000 yen; under 18s and pets free. Gravel ground ensures good drainage in rain. Facilities include clean toilets, cooking areas, and firewood sold at 700 yen per bucket.

Source: Yahoo!ニュース JPN
Bath, Toilet, Security: The Car Overnight Topics Women Care About Most Lifestyle © Yahoo!ニュース
JP Japan 2 days ago

Bath, Toilet, Security: The Car Overnight Topics Women Care About Most

Two travelers who converted a US school bus into a camper shared their 500-day living experience. They addressed women's top concerns: bathing (public baths and hot springs), toilets (highway rest areas, portable toilet rarely used), and safety (choosing spots with activity and moderate lighting). The key takeaway is that a sense of security matters more than equipment.

Source: Yahoo!ニュース JPN
Campground opens on Mount Akagi, 'Hobo no Eki' begins full operations Openings © 朝日新聞
JP Japan 3 days ago

Campground opens on Mount Akagi, 'Hobo no Eki' begins full operations

On April 25, the Oonuma Camp Field opens on the summit of Mount Akagi (Gunma Prefecture), rebuilt on the site of a former lakeside campground. Area: approx. 68,000 m²; total cost: ¥1.8 billion. It features 109 plots, some with trailer houses (travel trailers) with hotel-like interiors and dog runs. Rental equipment is available. Reservations are handled via Snow Peak’s website; Golden Week slots are already fully booked. Separately, on April 24, the 'Hobo no Eki AKAGI' facility started full operations, offering food and goods using local ingredients.

Source: 朝日新聞 JPN
"Too popular to revisit" — top-ranked roadside stations praised for great food, ideal for car camping, and everything conveniently close Lifestyle © Yahoo!ニュース
JP Japan 4 days ago

"Too popular to revisit" — top-ranked roadside stations praised for great food, ideal for car camping, and everything conveniently close

In the 'Jalan全国道の駅グランプリ2025' ranking, the 'Michi-no-Eki 上品の郷' station in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, ranks high. It features a farm shop, food court, hot spring facilities, and more. Comments highlight abundant delicious food, ample parking, and suitability for overnight car camping. The top spot went to 'Michi-no-Eki 川場田園プラザ' in Gunma Prefecture, known for its vast grounds and multiple activities.

Source: Yahoo!ニュース JPN
Sakura Festival at Misuzuko Mori no Kuni Auto Campground Opens to Public for First Time Openings © MGプレス
JP Japan 4 days ago

Sakura Festival at Misuzuko Mori no Kuni Auto Campground Opens to Public for First Time

On March 19, the Misuzuko Mori no Kuni Auto Campground in Matsumoto held its Sakura Festival open to the general public for the first time. Previously, the event was restricted to campground users. Activities included woodworking workshops, making 'God's Eye' crafts, and food sales. The campground manager stated they plan to continue the open event.

Source: MGプレス JPN
Inoda Campground on Ishigaki Island reopens after renovation Openings © プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES
JP Japan 4 days ago

Inoda Campground on Ishigaki Island reopens after renovation

DTAC, the designated operator, reopened the renovated Inoda Campground on Ishigaki Island's east coast on April 25, 2026. In partnership with NPO Nature Service, the site adopted hotel-level cleanliness standards and digital booking systems, leveraging know-how from the operator's Ishigaki Hills hotel. A beach cleanup with local high school students was also carried out.

Source: プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES JPN
Actress Minako Tanaka: 5 years of RV travel across 46 prefectures in Japan Lifestyle © クロワッサン オンライン
JP Japan 1 days ago 3

Actress Minako Tanaka: 5 years of RV travel across 46 prefectures in Japan

Minako Tanaka, actress and ambassador of Japan RV Association, shared her family's five-year journey in a Nuts Clair camper. They visited 46 prefectures, saving on accommodation: RV parking costs about 4,000 yen per night versus 60,000–70,000 yen for a hotel for four

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Fukuoka Prefecture Introduces Toilet Trailers to Improve Evacuation Conditions Lifestyle © KBC九州朝日放送
JP Japan 2 days ago 4

Fukuoka Prefecture Introduces Toilet Trailers to Improve Evacuation Conditions

Fukuoka City and Nogata City in Fukuoka Prefecture have introduced toilet trailers for natural disasters. The trailers feature stalls with electricity and water supply, operate during power outages, and can be deployed to other municipalities.

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Lifestyle JP Japan 3 days ago 5

Comedy trio member HIRO sleeps in new camper van Daihatsu Hijet Cargo

HIRO (49), a member of the Japanese comedy trio Yasuda Dai Sakasu, reported spending the night in his newly delivered light van Daihatsu Hijet Cargo, which he plans to convert for sleeping.

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Guest House 'Umi to Mori to Yado mina-to' in Chiba Prefecture: Old House x Travel Trailer x Sauna & Pool Openings © trilltrill.jp
JP Japan 20.04.2026

Guest House 'Umi to Mori to Yado mina-to' in Chiba Prefecture: Old House x Travel Trailer x Sauna & Pool

Tsukuru Jisho opened a fully rented villa 'Umi to Mori to Yado mina-to' in Futtsu, Chiba on April 20. The property accommodates up to 12 guests, located about 90 minutes by car from Tokyo. Rather than demolishing the 1968-built house, the company preserved it and added two wooden travel trailers, a Finnish sauna, and a pool. Rates start at ¥80,000 per night. The project aims to repurpose vacant houses and land by combining preserved structures with mobile trailers for flexible, expandable use.

Source: trilltrill.jp JPN
Con Spirito boosts trailer house sales Industry © zenchin.com
JP Japan 15.04.2026

Con Spirito boosts trailer house sales

Management company Con Spirito is expanding production and sales of trailer houses for investment purposes. The segment's revenue is projected to reach 20 billion yen by fiscal year 2025, a 2.9-fold increase from 2023. The company plans to boost output to 140 units next year, with each large model occupying 37 sq m and requiring three months for road transport permit processing.

Source: zenchin.com JPN
Carstay Provides Four RVs as Mobile HQ for Rainbow Disco Club 2026 Lifestyle © プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES
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Carstay Provides Four RVs as Mobile HQ for Rainbow Disco Club 2026

Carstay supplied four campervans to serve as a mobile operations base for staff at the Rainbow Disco Club 2026 music festival in East Izu, Shizuoka, from April 9 to 22. The units provided accommodation, office space, and equipment storage, addressing logistical issues from previous years.

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Using car camping for safe evacuation: experiments and national guidelines Lifestyle © nara-np.co.jp
JP Japan Yesterday 2

Using car camping for safe evacuation: experiments and national guidelines

Following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, where fatal cases of economy-class syndrome were reported, Japan is conducting practical experiments to safely use car camping during evacuations. The findings may be incorporated into national guidelines.

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