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Omuta and hotel operator sign agreement to provide trailers as disaster housing

13.08.2026 14:21 1 min 1 source РУС
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Omuta and hotel operator sign agreement to provide trailers as disaster housing
Original source: Yahoo!ニュース

The city of Omuta in Fukuoka Prefecture and Hero Life Company, which operates hotels made from trailers, have signed an agreement to provide such units as temporary housing during disasters. The trailers are equipped with air conditioning, shower facilities, and good sound insulation, and can be towed by vehicle. The city says this will ensure comfortable conditions with attention to privacy.

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Omuta and hotel operator sign agreement to provide trailers as disaster housing

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