“Chiba Corgi Bus” Starts Operations in Funabashi Area!
Chiba Kogyo Bank announces the launch of the "Chiba Corgi Bus" in Funabashi, featuring its character Chiba Corgi and Chiba Jets Funabashi's Jumbo-kun, with existing bus operations extended until September 2026.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 00:00
Chiba Kogyo Bank (President Hitoshi Umeda) is pleased to announce the start of operations for the "Chiba Corgi Bus" in the Funabashi area. This route bus, operated by Keisei Bus Chiba West Co., Ltd. (President Takehiro Fujimoto), features designs of the bank's image character "Chiba Corgi" and the official mascot character "Jumbo-kun" of the professional basketball team Chiba Jets Funabashi.
The "Chiba Corgi Bus" aims to increase awareness of the bank, Chiba Corgi, and Chiba Kogyo Bank's card loan services. It currently operates on three routes (see section 3). This new "Chiba Corgi Bus," adorned with "Jumbo-kun" exterior wrapping, will run through Funabashi City and Kamagaya City. This collaboration with Chiba Jets Funabashi is exclusive to this area, so please pay attention. Furthermore, the operation period for the three existing "Chiba Corgi Buses," originally scheduled until the end of March 2026, has been extended until the end of September 2026 due to popular demand.
The bank will continue its efforts to foster familiarity with the local community.
## 1. Overview of New "Chiba Corgi Bus" Route Operations
- Period: Until the end of September 2026 (varies depending on bus route schedules).
- Content: Exterior wrapping of route buses.
- Operating Area: Funabashi City, Kamagaya City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba West, Kamagaya Sales Office).
## 2. Exterior Wrapping Design (Image)
## 3. Overview of Existing "Chiba Corgi Bus" Route Operations
- Period: Until the end of September 2026 (varies depending on bus route schedules).
- Content: Exterior wrapping of route buses.
- Operating Area:
- Mihama Ward, Chiba City and Narashino City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba Central Co., Ltd., Shin-Chiba Sales Office)
- Inage Ward, Chiba City and Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba Central Co., Ltd., Naganuma Sales Office)
- Matsudo City, Ichikawa City, and parts of Nagareyama City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba West Co., Ltd., Matsudo Sales Office)
Please refer to the bank's website for the exterior wrapping design (image).
https://www.chibakogyo-bank.co.jp/news/topics/assets/3027.pdf
*The buses will operate on routes within the jurisdiction of each sales office.
*We cannot accept inquiries regarding specific operating routes. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
*If taking photos, please follow traffic rules and be careful not to obstruct buses in operation.
## 4. About the Bank's Image Character "Chiba Corgi"
"Chiba Corgi" is a character born from a wide recruitment of designs and names from the bank's employees, staff, and their families, followed by an internal vote, in anticipation of the bank's 70th anniversary in March 2022.
The name "Chiba Corgi" originates from the bank's nickname "Chiba Kogyo Bank (Kōgin)" and the dog breed "Corgi."
The "Chiba Corgi Bus" aims to increase awareness of the bank, Chiba Corgi, and Chiba Kogyo Bank's card loan services. It currently operates on three routes (see section 3). This new "Chiba Corgi Bus," adorned with "Jumbo-kun" exterior wrapping, will run through Funabashi City and Kamagaya City. This collaboration with Chiba Jets Funabashi is exclusive to this area, so please pay attention. Furthermore, the operation period for the three existing "Chiba Corgi Buses," originally scheduled until the end of March 2026, has been extended until the end of September 2026 due to popular demand.
The bank will continue its efforts to foster familiarity with the local community.
## 1. Overview of New "Chiba Corgi Bus" Route Operations
- Period: Until the end of September 2026 (varies depending on bus route schedules).
- Content: Exterior wrapping of route buses.
- Operating Area: Funabashi City, Kamagaya City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba West, Kamagaya Sales Office).
## 2. Exterior Wrapping Design (Image)
## 3. Overview of Existing "Chiba Corgi Bus" Route Operations
- Period: Until the end of September 2026 (varies depending on bus route schedules).
- Content: Exterior wrapping of route buses.
- Operating Area:
- Mihama Ward, Chiba City and Narashino City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba Central Co., Ltd., Shin-Chiba Sales Office)
- Inage Ward, Chiba City and Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba Central Co., Ltd., Naganuma Sales Office)
- Matsudo City, Ichikawa City, and parts of Nagareyama City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba West Co., Ltd., Matsudo Sales Office)
Please refer to the bank's website for the exterior wrapping design (image).
https://www.chibakogyo-bank.co.jp/news/topics/assets/3027.pdf
*The buses will operate on routes within the jurisdiction of each sales office.
*We cannot accept inquiries regarding specific operating routes. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
*If taking photos, please follow traffic rules and be careful not to obstruct buses in operation.
## 4. About the Bank's Image Character "Chiba Corgi"
"Chiba Corgi" is a character born from a wide recruitment of designs and names from the bank's employees, staff, and their families, followed by an internal vote, in anticipation of the bank's 70th anniversary in March 2022.
The name "Chiba Corgi" originates from the bank's nickname "Chiba Kogyo Bank (Kōgin)" and the dog breed "Corgi."
FAQ
Where will the new 'Chiba Corgi Bus' operate?
It will operate in Funabashi City and Kamagaya City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba West, Kamagaya Sales Office).
Until when has the operation period for existing 'Chiba Corgi Buses' been extended?
Due to popular demand, the operation period has been extended until the end of September 2026.
What kind of character is 'Chiba Corgi'?
Chiba Corgi is the bank's image character, born to commemorate the bank's 70th anniversary, chosen by employee vote.