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Over 300 new models of RV were gathered for the 2023 Japan Camping Car Show, held in February. More than 50,000 enthusiasts visited the venue. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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Smaller campers some 5 meters in length and just 2 meters wide, a good fit for Japan’s streets, are popular here. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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The interior of a camper van based on Toyota’s Camroad, in the five meter by two meter class. It has an impressively spacious interior layout sufficient for families to be comfortable. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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This camper is based on a light-duty kei-class truck with an integrated shell. It offers stress-free driving on narrow roads and low maintenance costs. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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The camper’s living space is so well-outfitted it’s hard to believe it’s based on a kei-class truck. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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Systems for off-grid living, like lithium-ion batteries to power air conditioning, have also seen major advances. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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Campers are increasingly equipped with air conditioning in recent years to deal with Japan’s hot, humid climate. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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Lake Shumarinai Campground, a natural-style camping field in Horokanai, Hokkaidō. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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The Tomamae Yūhigaoka Auto Campground in Tomamae, Hokkaidō, has wonderful wide-open vistas. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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Rental campers offer mobility perfect for trips to chase perfect powder. (© Iwata Kazunari)
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