Japanese TV personality and celebrity Akiko Matsumoto has reported that her campervan rental business incurred a loss of 1 million yen in 2025. Despite a rise in bookings from foreign tourists, the company faced mass cancellations.
The main cause was an unexpected increase in bear appearances across various regions of Japan, which deterred clients, including international visitors. According to Matsumoto, the "unforeseen" damage swept the country, leading to a wave of cancellations.