Riding in the special Gordon Miller Motors,
Go to that place you've always wanted to go.

I think to myself, by the lakeside at sunset.

After enjoying the buildings and scenery that have long been the favorite of successive Italian ambassadors, it is time to come to the end of our short trip from Tokyo. We would like to relax and soak in the memories of our trip, but it can be said that in the Corona Disaster, it has become difficult to find a place where we can settle down without worrying about anyone.

However, with a van that can move at will, you can relax and unwind at your favorite spots without any difficulty.

Mr. Ikeda found a space near a lakeside boat launch. He parked the GMLVAN C-01JSF in a deserted space, prepared a sofa and coffee set, and simply relaxed. The sun setting in the western sky, as if guided by the dripping coffee, turns Lake Chuzenji red with the changing colors of autumn leaves.

Viewing a collection of works by Antonin Raymond, who worked on the Italian Embassy Villa.

It's nice to have a place to rest at any time," said Ikeda. Moreover, most cars that can handle this kind of camping are large, but this one is very good because it can turn in a small radius.

When fully flat, there is room for two adults to relax comfortably.

Decorating it with your favorite cushions and blankets will express warmth as a whole feeling and make it more cozy," he said. On this day, Ikeda brought her favorite book, blanket, and cushions.

The GMLVAN C-01JSF has space for families and couples. The space, which is not too large, can be utilized by members who are rather close to each other.

I often use my car as a living room. I often fold down the seats to take a nap or eat lunch in the backseat while traveling. The GMLVAN C-01JSF is much more comfortable in such situations. Remote meetings are noisy at home, so we have them in the car. I wouldn't go so far as to use it as a study, but I can load it up with books, and I think it would be very useful in the sense that I can easily have my own personal space.

Rear seat that can be used as a table. Open the windows and breathe in the clean lakeside air while working remotely.

In addition to the rear seats being fully flat, a table can be set up with the attached pole. Even a small meeting can be held in the car. The optional screen can be lowered to watch a movie, or to use the car for work or play. The interior, decorated with oak wood and original fabrics, is like a home away from home.

One of the keywords of modernist architecture is to eliminate the boundary between the inside and the outside," says Ikeda. The Italian Embassy Villa also uses a lot of glass and the same materials for the interior and exterior, creating a space that feels as if it were in nature. The GMLVAN C-01JSF is also a "living room on the move," a "study," and a "villa," bridging the gap between the inside and outside.

VANLIFE is the best way of living where you can enjoy both the city and nature by moving to a space of your choice. Now that the new normal is being called for, this may be a good time to adopt a new way of life.