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Japanese actress and comedian Akiko Matsumoto, who runs a camper van rental business, pitched her service live on TV to figure skater Ryuichi Kihara. The rental costs 3700 yen per day; the van conversion cost 2.8 million yen.
Japanese actress and comedian Akiko Matsumoto, who runs a camper van rental business, appeared on a live TV show and directly pitched her service to figure skater Ryuichi Kihara, known from the program "Rikuryu." She offered him her converted camper van for a trip to the United States.
The rental price is 3700 yen per day. According to one source, the van conversion cost 2.8 million yen. Matsumoto said, "I really want you to take my camper van."
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Actress Akiko Matsumoto, who runs a motorhome rental business, promoted her service during a live broadcast. She pitched to actor Ryuichi Kihara, know...
Actress Akiko Matsumoto, who runs a motorhome rental business, promoted her service during a live broadcast. She pitched to actor Ryuichi Kihara, known from the show "Rikuryu," offering her motorhome for rent at a daily rate of 3700 yen.
Japanese actress and comedian Akiko Matsumoto offered figure skater Ryuichi Kihara to rent her camper van for a trip across the USA. Matsumoto rents o...
Japanese actress and comedian Akiko Matsumoto offered figure skater Ryuichi Kihara to rent her camper van for a trip across the USA. Matsumoto rents out a converted camper van for 3,700 yen per day. The van conversion cost 2.8 million yen.
Actress Akiko Matsumoto, who runs a motorhome rental business, pitched her service to TV personality Ryuichi Kihara during a live broadcast. The renta...
Actress Akiko Matsumoto, who runs a motorhome rental business, pitched her service to TV personality Ryuichi Kihara during a live broadcast. The rental rate is 3700 yen per day. The promotion took place on a television program.
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