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This is my 2012 Japanese-built campervan (CREA) based on the Toyota Camroad chassis.

I thought some of you might be interested in a few details of how Japanese motorhomes are designed, so I included photos of:

• Exterior
• Interior living space
• Storage compartments
• Sink and kitchen area
• Roof-mounted solar panels
• Tires and running gear

The electrical system has been upgraded with 600Ah of lithium batteries and rooftop solar, allowing us to stay off-grid comfortably for several days.

Japanese campervans are usually smaller than North American RVs, but they are designed to fit narrow roads, mountain routes, and compact campsites.

Of course, I love large RVs too! But for exploring Japan, a compact motorhome like this is often the perfect balance between comfort and practicality.

We travel throughout Japan with our miniature dachshund, enjoying lakeside campsites, forests, mountain roads, and quiet mornings in nature.

This is our 2012 campervan “CREA” that we use to travel around Japan.

It’s a compact Japanese-built motorhome, but it includes a dining space, bed, sink, storage, and everything needed for long road trips.

The last photo shows one of our favorite views — Mt. Fuji from a campground.

Do you prefer compact campervans or larger RV? And of course, I love large RVs too! But Japan’s narrow roads, small campsites, and mountain routes make a compact campervan like this a great fit for our travels.

This is my 2012 Japanese campervan that I use to travel around Japan with my family and our dachshund, Karin.

It’s built on a Toyota Camroad chassis and has become our home on wheels for exploring lakes, mountains, forests, and campgrounds across the country.

We love slow travel, quiet mornings, cooking inside the van, and spending time in nature. Some of our favorite destinations are around Mt. Fuji, where we often camp by the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The van isn’t perfect, but we’ve gradually customized it to fit our travel style, and it has taken us on many memorable adventures.

Hi everyone, nice to meet you.
We enjoy vanlife in Japan with our 13-year-old Japanese campervan “CREA”.
Traveling slowly through quiet roads, forests, lakes, rainy nights, and peaceful places across Japan.
I’d love to connect with other people who enjoy slow and peaceful travel.
Does anyone else here travel with an older campervan?