New Camper Van 'AOSAGI' Produced by Popular YouTuber Kupinari Debuts! NTB Opens Permanent Exhibition Hall 'Lots INOUTDOOR' in Hachioji on June 26

Nihon Tokushu Body Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama Prefecture, Koshigaya City, Representative Director and President: Shingo Hachiya) will open the NTB Camper Van Permanent Exhibition Hall at the outdoor complex facility 'Lots INOUTDOOR' in Hachioji City, Tokyo on June 26, 2026. Against the backdrop of the expansion of the camper van market and growing interest in phase-free living, NTB will open Lots INOUTDOOR as a new experience and dissemination hub. Lots INOUTDOOR will propose a new lifestyle that connects outdoor activities with daily life through camper vans, outdoor goods, phase-free certified products, and specialty coffee. The facility will also debut the new camper van 'AOSAGI' produced by Kupinari, a popular camper van YouTuber with approximately 790,000 subscribers.

NTB's Lots INOUTDOOR Permanent Exhibition Hall (Image)

The exhibition hall will showcase the new model 'HARUKA,' born as the successor to the popular model 'SAKURA,' as well as the industry's first phase-free certified vehicle 'EXPEDITION STRIKER,' along with 'KAGAYAKI,' 'AKATSUKI,' and 'Arclight.'

Additionally, the new camper van 'AOSAGI' based on Travio, produced by Kupinari, who is popular on the YouTube channel 'Kupinari's Car Life,' will be debuted. During the grand opening period, an event featuring Kupinari himself will also be held.

Furthermore, a signing ceremony for the purchase of the 'Be-cam JRL Version (Rear Entrance Model),' jointly developed with Tanaka, the chairman of the Japan Recreational Vehicle Line (JRL), a group of over 1,000 camper van enthusiasts born from a LINE open chat, will also be held, marking the start of a new hub for disseminating camper van culture.

■ Mobility Hub Required in the Phase-Free Era

In recent years, as natural disasters have become more frequent across Japan, the concept of 'phase-free,' which does not distinguish between normal and emergency times and incorporates disaster prevention as an extension of daily use, has gained attention.

The government is also promoting the strengthening of disaster prevention measures, and there is growing interest in the utilization of disaster response vehicles and the improvement of regional resilience.

Camper vans, which combine mobility, accommodation space, and power supply functions, are expected to be utilized not only for leisure purposes but also in times of disaster.

NTB, taking into account such social background, has proposed camper vans not just as 'cars for fun' but as 'social infrastructure that supports daily life and communities.'

The Lots INOUTDOOR permanent exhibition hall to be opened this time will become a new hub where this concept can be experienced.

Debut of the New Camper Van 'AOSAGI' Produced by Kupinari

■ Topics

Topic ①: Debut of the New Camper Van 'AOSAGI,' Shaping the Ideal of Popular Camper Van YouTuber Kupinari with Approximately 790,000 Subscribers

AOSAGI is a new camper van developed by combining the experience of popular camper van YouTuber Kupinari, who has continued car life travel with over several hundred nights across the country, and the body mounting technology of Nihon Tokushu Body.

Pursuing 'what is a truly easy-to-use car life vehicle,' it reflects the perspective of actual car life users in various places. While it has a compact body size, it is equipped with comfort and functionality that can also be used for long-term travel and daily use.

＜Main Features of AOSAGI＞

・Compact body based on Travio, designed for easy handling and parking
・Standard equipped with a boiler system, allowing the use of not only toilets but also showers
・Adoption of a 'semi-permanent bed' to reduce the trouble of expansion and storage
・Abundant storage space that can also be used for long-term car life travel
・Adoption of a perforated board, allowing users to freely customize it to their liking

With these equipments, it has become a vehicle that can accommodate a wide range of car life styles, from solo travel to family use.

＜Kupinari's Comment＞

AOSAGI is a vehicle that has been packed with the ideal of 'what I would like to do' through the experience of over several hundred nights of car life. It is a camper van that has never been seen before, with a compact body that can be parked anywhere, and equipped with a shower, toilet, and a new concept semi-permanent bed. It is possible to have a comfortable car life travel not only for the ultimate solo travel but also for a family of three.

＜Kupinari's Profile＞

Operator of the YouTube channel 'Kupinari's Car Life.' As one of Japan's leading car life creators with approximately 790,000 subscribers, he releases content on car life travel by camper vans and light campers, snow car life, camper van DIY, and more. His vehicle reviews and realistic car life experiences from the perspective of actual users are highly supported, and he has a high influence in the camper van industry. This time, he is in charge of producing the new camper van 'AOSAGI,' reflecting the know-how cultivated through his car life experience.

Number of subscribers to the YouTube channel 'Kupinari's Car Life': Approximately 790,000

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9s5obQcNlZzuBTKqmRqHag

Kupinari's store visit event will be held on June 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun)

＜Event Content＞

・Development talk session by Kupinari and NTB development staff
・Introduction of the features and development secrets of AOSAGI
・AOSAGI vehicle explanation and viewing session
・Photo session with attendees

※The detailed schedule will be announced later

Topic ②: Exhibition of the New Model 'HARUKA' Born from the Voices of SAKURA Users

HARUKA is a new camper van developed based on the voices of users who have loved SAKURA for many years. Popular options that were particularly requested by users have been standardized, significantly improving comfort and self-sufficient power performance.

HARUKA

The following popular options have been standardized based on the voices of owners.

＜Standard Equipment＞

975W solar panel
5kWh lithium battery
2-system inverter

Other improvements have been made to enhance storage and living space

Topic ③: Exhibition of Phase-Free Certified Models 'EXPEDITION STRIKER' and 'KAGAYAKI'

We will exhibit 'EXPEDITION STRIKER,' the industry's first camper van to obtain phase-free certification, and 'KAGAYAKI,' which has also obtained the same certification. These two models embody the concept of 'phase-free,' which connects daily life and emergency times, from leisure in normal times to preparation for disasters. They are phase-free models that can be driven with an AT-limited license, serving as evacuation, power supply, and mobile bases in times of emergency.

NTB proposes camper vans not only for leisure purposes but also as mobility that can be utilized for disaster prevention, regional support, and corporate BCP measures.

Phase-Free Mobility 'EXPEDITION STRIKER' (left) and 'KAGAYAKI' (right)

Topic ④: Signing Ceremony for the Purchase of 'Be-cam JRL Version' Jointly Developed with JRL