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In Japan, the use of motorhomes to accommodate medical and other teams heading to the Kumamoto earthquake zone is expanding. Industry associations and local governments are stepping up cooperation to provide mobile housing for personnel working in affected areas.
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In Japan, the use of motorhomes to accommodate medical and other teams heading to the Kumamoto earthquake zone is expanding. Industry associations and...
In Japan, the use of motorhomes to accommodate medical and other teams heading to the Kumamoto earthquake zone is expanding. Industry associations and local governments are stepping up cooperation to provide mobile housing for personnel working in affected areas.
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Updated: 08.08.2026
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$1.02 /l
JPY161.36 · €0.88/l
28 of 140
cheaper than 81% of countries
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$1.08 /l
JPY171.42 · €0.94/l
13 of 93
cheaper than 87% of countries
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$0.94 /l
JPY149.33 · €0.82/l
19 of 141
cheaper than 87% of countries
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