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Motorhome rental business faces mass cancellations due to bear incidents

15.03.2026 19:06 1 min 2 sources
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Motorhome rental business faces mass cancellations due to bear incidents
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Japanese TV personality Akiko Matsumoto reported that her motorhome rental business incurred a loss of 1 million yen in 2025 despite an increase in bookings from foreign tourists. The primary reason was mass cancellations due to frequent bear sightings across Japan, which deterred customers, including those from abroad.

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Motorhome rental business faces mass cancellations due to bear incidents

15.03.2026 デイリースポーツ online JPN

Increase in inbound motorhome bookings in Japan followed by mass cancellations

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