Light vehicles in Japan, modified into campers, are having their moment, as they are cheaper than full-sized models and are seen as easier to drive. There were 2,281 registered light campers in 2018, an almost four-fold increase from 10 years ago.

Many owners are retired couples who want an easy way to travel around the country. Towa Motors Co in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, sells light campers equipped with seats for four people in the Hijet light truck made by Daihatsu Motor Co.