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In Oyabe, Toyama Prefecture, a hotel made of mobile trailers opened on January 23. It serves tourists and can be used as a mobile shelter during natural disasters.
On January 23, the "Elm Stay" trailer hotel opened in Oyabe, Toyama Prefecture, along National Route 471. The facility, built by a bus company, consists of mobile trailer houses.
The hotel is intended for tourists but can also function as a mobile evacuation shelter or disaster response center in case of natural disasters. The project also addresses the shortage of accommodation in the area.
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A hotel utilizing movable trailer houses has opened in Oyabe, Japan. The facility, located along National Route 471, began operations on January 23 an...
A hotel utilizing movable trailer houses has opened in Oyabe, Japan. The facility, located along National Route 471, began operations on January 23 and can also serve as a mobile evacuation shelter during disasters.
A hotel utilizing movable trailer houses opened on January 23 in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture. Located along National Route 471, the facility aims to...
A hotel utilizing movable trailer houses opened on January 23 in Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture. Located along National Route 471, the facility aims to address the local shortage of accommodation and can also function as a disaster relief base.
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