Quick answer
Traveling merchants appear at campsites and offer exclusive items that cannot be found elsewhere.
Confirmed details
- Campsites are the confirmed merchant location type.
- The items are described as exclusive.
- Merchant names and routes have not been announced.
What this means for players
Launch verification is still needed for campsite schedules, arrival triggers, inventory, prices, and restocking.
This answer is intentionally limited to the current game’s published information. It does not import values, characters, schedules, or mechanics from earlier Harvest Moon titles.
Official source
Natsume first-trailer announcement — June 18, 2026. Independently summarized and checked on 2026-07-19.