Carstay to Exhibit 14 Camper Vans at 'Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026' Held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse During GW
Carstay will sponsor and exhibit 14 camper vans, including EV models, at the "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026" at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, offering in-vehicle experiences at the day camp area.
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Carstay Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Koki Miyashita), which operates one of the largest van life platforms in Japan—including a sharing service for camper vans and car-camping spots, as well as vehicle manufacturing and renovation—will sponsor and exhibit at the "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026" (Naka-ku, Yokohama City), scheduled to be held at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza and Red Brick Park during the Golden Week period from April 24 (Fri) to May 10 (Sun).
The company will exhibit a total of 14 vehicles, including its self-manufactured camper van "SAny.VAN" and Japan's first EV camper van "moonn.". In the "Day Camp" area where visitors can enjoy BBQs, domestic and international camper vans available through the company's car sharing service will also be exhibited, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience a comfortable "moving house" space (driving experience is not permitted).
"Frühlingsfest" is widely loved in Germany as an event to celebrate the arrival of spring and is held in various places across Japan. The "Yokohama Frühlingsfest" was first held during Golden Week in 2013 because the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historic building that partially incorporates German architectural styles. During last year's event, approximately 390,000 people attended.
Carstay's exhibition area and the "Day Camp" area are set up in an open space overlooking the sea of Minatomirai and the historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The "Day Camp" requires a reservation, allowing visitors to enjoy BBQ dishes such as steak and spare ribs while eating and drinking inside the camper vans parked next to them, giving a true outdoor feeling.
"Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026" Carstay Exhibition Overview
◆ Date & Time: April 24, 2026 (Fri) - May 10 (Sun) 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
*Opening at 17:00 on April 24 (Fri) only
◆ Exhibition Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza / Red Brick Park (1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama City)
◆ Number of Vehicles: 14 vehicles in total (11 vehicles constantly exhibited on rotation)
- Carstay Sponsored Exhibition Area: 1 latest model of "SAny.VAN"
- "Day Camp" Area: A total of 10 vehicles including ① various "SAny.VAN" models, ② Japan's first EV camper van "moonn. T-01", and ③ Carstay registered car-share vehicles
◆ In-vehicle Experience at "Day Camp" Area: Only BBQ users can experience staying inside the camper vans (Viewing requires no reservation)
- Reservation site: https://airrsv.net/fruhlingsfestbbqgarden/calendar
- Reference vehicle list: https://carstay.jp/ja/car-list/?keyword=YFF2026
- Event official site: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/yff/
Reference Information: Carstay Reservation Trends during Golden Week 2026
The number of reservations and Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for Carstay's camper van car sharing during the Golden Week period (April 25 - May 6, 2026) are trending at a record high of 1.5 times the previous year as of March 27, and are expected to reach approximately 690 reservations and approximately 22 million yen in GMV (1.5 to 2 times the previous year) by the end of the period (May 6). Against the backdrop of soaring hotel prices, rising travel costs, growing domestic travel demand, and a rapid increase in pet-accompanied use (about 2.5 times the previous year), interest in camper van sharing is higher than ever.
In Japan, the supply of base vehicles for camper vans continues to fall short, leading to increased interest in foreign-made vehicles. On the other hand, there are situations where rising prices make purchasing difficult. According to the "Annual Report 2025" by the Japan RV Association, camper van production in 2025 decreased to 7,727 units (81% of the previous year), while the number of domestically owned vehicles continues to increase to 173,000. The second most common motivation for camper van owners to purchase is "traveling with pets" (34.6%), and the most frequent month for travel is "May" (63.7%).
The company will exhibit a total of 14 vehicles, including its self-manufactured camper van "SAny.VAN" and Japan's first EV camper van "moonn.". In the "Day Camp" area where visitors can enjoy BBQs, domestic and international camper vans available through the company's car sharing service will also be exhibited, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience a comfortable "moving house" space (driving experience is not permitted).
"Frühlingsfest" is widely loved in Germany as an event to celebrate the arrival of spring and is held in various places across Japan. The "Yokohama Frühlingsfest" was first held during Golden Week in 2013 because the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historic building that partially incorporates German architectural styles. During last year's event, approximately 390,000 people attended.
Carstay's exhibition area and the "Day Camp" area are set up in an open space overlooking the sea of Minatomirai and the historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The "Day Camp" requires a reservation, allowing visitors to enjoy BBQ dishes such as steak and spare ribs while eating and drinking inside the camper vans parked next to them, giving a true outdoor feeling.
"Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026" Carstay Exhibition Overview
◆ Date & Time: April 24, 2026 (Fri) - May 10 (Sun) 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30)
*Opening at 17:00 on April 24 (Fri) only
◆ Exhibition Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza / Red Brick Park (1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama City)
◆ Number of Vehicles: 14 vehicles in total (11 vehicles constantly exhibited on rotation)
- Carstay Sponsored Exhibition Area: 1 latest model of "SAny.VAN"
- "Day Camp" Area: A total of 10 vehicles including ① various "SAny.VAN" models, ② Japan's first EV camper van "moonn. T-01", and ③ Carstay registered car-share vehicles
◆ In-vehicle Experience at "Day Camp" Area: Only BBQ users can experience staying inside the camper vans (Viewing requires no reservation)
- Reservation site: https://airrsv.net/fruhlingsfestbbqgarden/calendar
- Reference vehicle list: https://carstay.jp/ja/car-list/?keyword=YFF2026
- Event official site: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/yff/
Reference Information: Carstay Reservation Trends during Golden Week 2026
The number of reservations and Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for Carstay's camper van car sharing during the Golden Week period (April 25 - May 6, 2026) are trending at a record high of 1.5 times the previous year as of March 27, and are expected to reach approximately 690 reservations and approximately 22 million yen in GMV (1.5 to 2 times the previous year) by the end of the period (May 6). Against the backdrop of soaring hotel prices, rising travel costs, growing domestic travel demand, and a rapid increase in pet-accompanied use (about 2.5 times the previous year), interest in camper van sharing is higher than ever.
In Japan, the supply of base vehicles for camper vans continues to fall short, leading to increased interest in foreign-made vehicles. On the other hand, there are situations where rising prices make purchasing difficult. According to the "Annual Report 2025" by the Japan RV Association, camper van production in 2025 decreased to 7,727 units (81% of the previous year), while the number of domestically owned vehicles continues to increase to 173,000. The second most common motivation for camper van owners to purchase is "traveling with pets" (34.6%), and the most frequent month for travel is "May" (63.7%).