When and where will the 'ZEROPOD × DEFENDER EXPERIENCE DAYS' be held?

It will be held from June 6 (Saturday) to June 7 (Sunday), 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00 at Land Rover Yokohama (4-8-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture).

Is there a participation fee for the event?

The participation fee is free. However, the special test drive for DEFENDER OCTA requires prior reservation.

It is the world's first elevated building product that can be carried in a golf bag. It can be set up in 3 minutes and provides a living space for 5 adults to relax on sloping or rocky terrain without damaging nature.

When will the special lecture by Mariji Shimpei be held?

The special lecture will be held on both days of the event at 15:00 for approximately 30 minutes. Participation is free and no registration is required.

How can I reserve a test drive for DEFENDER OCTA?

You can make a reservation in advance via the designated QR code or form. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Announcement: ZEROPOD × DEFENDER - Toward a New Era of Humans and Nature

Published May 26, 2026 7:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:54 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

MARIO DEL MARE, in collaboration with Land Rover Yokohama, will host 'ZEROPOD × DEFENDER EXPERIENCE DAYS' on June 6-7, 2026, proposing a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature.

Event Announcement: ZEROPOD × DEFENDER - Toward a New Era of Humans and Nature

Architectural design studio MARIO DEL MARE (Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa; Representative Director: Mario Shimohira) will host 'ZEROPOD × DEFENDER EXPERIENCE DAYS' in collaboration with Land Rover Yokohama from June 6 (Sat) to June 7 (Sun), 2026. The event, themed 'Toward a New Era of Humans and Nature,' is aimed at all those interested in luxury adventure, including DEFENDER owners.

We aim to foster a new lifestyle community where luxury and adventure blend, providing experiences of a 'new relationship between humans and nature.'

### Background

The event was planned based on the philosophical resonance between two products: Land Rover, which can go anywhere, and ZERO POD, which can create a place within nature anywhere.

### Event Details

- **Location**: Land Rover Yokohama (4-8-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012) - **Date & Time**: June 6 (Sat) - June 7 (Sun), 2026, 10:00-18:00 - ※Special lecture by ZERO POD developer and architect Mario Shimohira will be held both days from 15:00 for approximately 30 minutes. - **Participation Fee**: Free (Advance reservation required for DEFENDER OCTA test drive)

### Programs

**01: Exhibition: Traveling Architecture - ZERO POD Special Exhibition** Special exhibition of 'ZERO POD,' the world's first elevated architecture that can be carried in a golf bag. It creates a luxury living room for 5 adults in just 3 minutes by one person, suitable for slopes and rocky terrain without damaging nature.

**02: Talk Session** 'Across Ten Thousand Years: Humanity Returns to Nature.' Special lecture by ZERO POD designer and architect Mario Shimohira. Held both days from 15:00 for approximately 30 minutes. (No application required).

**03: Test Drive: DEFENDER OCTA Special Test Drive** Special test drive of the 'OCTA,' boasting the highest performance and presence in DEFENDER history. Please apply via the advance reservation form.

**04: Coffee Service: Visiting Barista 'DeliBarista' Coffee Service** Offering special drinks by visiting barista 'DeliBarista.'

### How to Participate

- **General Admission**: Walk-ins welcome - **OCTA Test Drive**: Advance reservation required (URL: https://www.canvaqr.com/RGJVO8Abcp)

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