[racoon]

License plate location for USA.

https://file.kelleybluebookimages.com/kbb/base/house/2002/2002-Honda-CR-V-RearSide_HTCRV023_505x375.jpg

 

[Springbok40]

Thanks... and there I thought it might have been a hidden sake chiller

 

[racoon]

No, that would be the bucket under the rear cargo floor lid.
What? You didn't know it was called a bucket?

Part # 1 in the following parts image for a 2nd Gen CR-V is: 83823-S9A-003 Bucket, Rear Floor