Carstay to Exhibit 14 Camping Cars at "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026" at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse During Golden Week
Carstay Inc. will participate as a sponsor and exhibitor at the "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026," held from April 24 to May 10, 2026, at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The company will display 14 camping cars, including its "SAny.VAN" and "moonn." (Japan's first EV camping car), and offer experiences with car-sharing vehicles in a day camp area. Carstay's bookings and Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) for Golden Week 2026 are tracking at 1.5 times higher than the previous year, driven by rising hotel prices, increased domestic travel demand, and a surge in pet-accompanied travel. The RV Association of Japan's 2025 report indicates a decrease in camping car production but an increase in domestic ownership, with pet-accompanied travel being a key purchase motive. Carstay operates a "van life" platform providing camping car rental/car sharing, overnight stay spot sharing, and vehicle manufacturing.
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Carstay Inc., headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and led by CEO Koki Miyashita, operates Japan's largest "van life" platform, encompassing camping car and overnight stay spot sharing services, as well as vehicle manufacturing and renovation.
The company will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026," scheduled from April 24 (Friday) to May 10 (Sunday), 2026, during the Golden Week period. The event will take place at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza and Red Brick Park in Naka Ward, Yokohama City.
Carstay will display a total of 14 vehicles, including its manufactured and sold camping car "SAny.VAN" and "moonn.," which is Japan's first EV camping car. The "Day Camp" area will feature Carstay's car-sharing vehicles, both domestic and international models, allowing visitors to experience the comfort of a "mobile home" space. Driving experiences will not be available.
The "Frühlingsfest" is a popular German spring festival, celebrated widely in Germany and various locations in Japan. The "Yokohama Frühlingsfest" began in 2013, leveraging the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse's German architectural style. The 2025 event attracted approximately 390,000 visitors.
Carstay's exhibition and "Day Camp" areas are situated in an open space overlooking the Minato Mirai sea and the historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The "Day Camp" requires reservations for BBQ users, who can enjoy meals like steak and spare ribs inside the exhibited camping cars, offering an outdoor experience.
Carstay's booking trends for the Golden Week period (April 25 to May 6, 2026) show that as of March 27, bookings and Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) are 1.5 times higher than the same period last year, reaching record levels. Projections for the end of the period (May 6) estimate approximately 690 bookings and a GMV of about 22 million JPY (1.5 to 2 times year-on-year). This growth is attributed to rising hotel prices, increased domestic travel demand, and a significant surge in pet-accompanied travel (approximately 2.5 times year-on-year), indicating unprecedented interest in camping car sharing.
According to the RV Association of Japan's "Annual Report 2025," camping car production in 2025 was 7,727 units (81% of the previous year), while domestic ownership continued to increase, reaching 173,000 units. The second most common purchase motive for camping car owners is "travel with pets" (34.6%), and May is the most popular month for travel (63.7%).
Against this backdrop, Carstay's car-sharing service, which boasts one of the largest fleets in Japan with a wide range of vehicle types, has seen increased usage. This trend, combined with the fact that approximately 80% of "SAny.VAN" purchasers are dog owners, led Carstay to conclude that its participation in "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026," which attracts many families, friends, and pet owners, is highly compatible.
"SAny.VAN" is a customizable camping car based on used Hiace or Vanette vans, designed with an "earth color" theme, combining high design and practicality. It comes standard with a sofa bed, sink, and battery, and can be optionally equipped with air conditioning, solar panels, and other features, offering high expandability to suit individual travel and lifestyle needs. Based on used or customer-provided vehicles, it allows for short delivery times. Prices start from 2.42 million JPY (tax included) for conversion only, from 4.42 million JPY including a used vehicle, and from 5.4461 million JPY for a new vehicle.
Carstay Inc.'s mission is "to create a world where anyone can spend time with loved ones, anywhere, anytime." It is a MaaS (Mobility as a Service) startup that operates Japan's largest "van life" platform, offering camping car rental/car sharing, overnight stay spot space sharing services, and vehicle manufacturing. The company launched space sharing for overnight stay spots in January 2019, camping car car-sharing in June 2020, and outdoor car sharing (tent rental) in December 2024. It has 314 overnight stay spots nationwide and 450 registered camping cars and outdoor vehicles for car sharing. In October 2022, it also launched "Mobi Lab.," a business providing DIY spaces for converting cars into camping cars, and handling camping car manufacturing, modification, and repair.
The company will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026," scheduled from April 24 (Friday) to May 10 (Sunday), 2026, during the Golden Week period. The event will take place at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza and Red Brick Park in Naka Ward, Yokohama City.
Carstay will display a total of 14 vehicles, including its manufactured and sold camping car "SAny.VAN" and "moonn.," which is Japan's first EV camping car. The "Day Camp" area will feature Carstay's car-sharing vehicles, both domestic and international models, allowing visitors to experience the comfort of a "mobile home" space. Driving experiences will not be available.
The "Frühlingsfest" is a popular German spring festival, celebrated widely in Germany and various locations in Japan. The "Yokohama Frühlingsfest" began in 2013, leveraging the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse's German architectural style. The 2025 event attracted approximately 390,000 visitors.
Carstay's exhibition and "Day Camp" areas are situated in an open space overlooking the Minato Mirai sea and the historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The "Day Camp" requires reservations for BBQ users, who can enjoy meals like steak and spare ribs inside the exhibited camping cars, offering an outdoor experience.
Carstay's booking trends for the Golden Week period (April 25 to May 6, 2026) show that as of March 27, bookings and Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) are 1.5 times higher than the same period last year, reaching record levels. Projections for the end of the period (May 6) estimate approximately 690 bookings and a GMV of about 22 million JPY (1.5 to 2 times year-on-year). This growth is attributed to rising hotel prices, increased domestic travel demand, and a significant surge in pet-accompanied travel (approximately 2.5 times year-on-year), indicating unprecedented interest in camping car sharing.
According to the RV Association of Japan's "Annual Report 2025," camping car production in 2025 was 7,727 units (81% of the previous year), while domestic ownership continued to increase, reaching 173,000 units. The second most common purchase motive for camping car owners is "travel with pets" (34.6%), and May is the most popular month for travel (63.7%).
Against this backdrop, Carstay's car-sharing service, which boasts one of the largest fleets in Japan with a wide range of vehicle types, has seen increased usage. This trend, combined with the fact that approximately 80% of "SAny.VAN" purchasers are dog owners, led Carstay to conclude that its participation in "Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2026," which attracts many families, friends, and pet owners, is highly compatible.
"SAny.VAN" is a customizable camping car based on used Hiace or Vanette vans, designed with an "earth color" theme, combining high design and practicality. It comes standard with a sofa bed, sink, and battery, and can be optionally equipped with air conditioning, solar panels, and other features, offering high expandability to suit individual travel and lifestyle needs. Based on used or customer-provided vehicles, it allows for short delivery times. Prices start from 2.42 million JPY (tax included) for conversion only, from 4.42 million JPY including a used vehicle, and from 5.4461 million JPY for a new vehicle.
Carstay Inc.'s mission is "to create a world where anyone can spend time with loved ones, anywhere, anytime." It is a MaaS (Mobility as a Service) startup that operates Japan's largest "van life" platform, offering camping car rental/car sharing, overnight stay spot space sharing services, and vehicle manufacturing. The company launched space sharing for overnight stay spots in January 2019, camping car car-sharing in June 2020, and outdoor car sharing (tent rental) in December 2024. It has 314 overnight stay spots nationwide and 450 registered camping cars and outdoor vehicles for car sharing. In October 2022, it also launched "Mobi Lab.," a business providing DIY spaces for converting cars into camping cars, and handling camping car manufacturing, modification, and repair.