"Chiba Corgi Bus" begins operation in Funabashi area!
The Chiba Kogyo Bank has launched a new "Chiba Corgi Bus" in the Funabashi and Kamagaya areas, featuring designs of their mascot "Chiba Corgi" and the Chiba Jets Funabashi basketball team's mascot "Jumbo-kun." This initiative aims to enhance the bank's recognition and its card loan services, with the collaboration with Chiba Jets Funabashi being exclusive to this new area. Due to popularity, the operating period for existing "Chiba Corgi Buses" has also been extended until September 2026.
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The Chiba Kogyo Bank, Ltd. (President Hitoshi Umeda) announces the start of operations of the "Chiba Corgi Bus" in the Funabashi area. This bus, operated by Keisei Bus Chiba West Co., Ltd. (President Takahiro Fujimoto), features designs of the bank's image character "Chiba Corgi" and the official mascot "Jumbo-kun" of the professional basketball team Chiba Jets Funabashi.
The "Chiba Corgi Bus" currently operates on three routes (see item 3) with the aim of increasing recognition for the bank, Chiba Corgi, and Chiba Kogyo Bank Card Loans. This time, a new "Chiba Corgi Bus" with exterior wrapping featuring "Jumbo-kun" will operate within Funabashi City and Kamagaya City. Please note that this collaboration with Chiba Jets Funabashi is exclusive to this area. The operation of the three existing "Chiba Corgi Buses" was originally scheduled to end in late March 2026, but due to popular demand, the operating period has been extended until late September 2026.
The Bank will continue to implement initiatives that help local residents feel a sense of familiarity with us.
1. Overview of the new "Chiba Corgi Bus" operating routes
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Period |
Until the end of September 2026 (varies depending on the route bus operation schedule) |
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Content |
Exterior wrapping of route buses |
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Operating Area |
Funabashi City and 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" operating routes
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Period |
Until the end of September 2026 (varies depending on the route bus operation schedule) |
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Content |
Exterior wrapping of route buses |
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Operating Area |
・Within Mihama Ward, Chiba City and Narashino City (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba Central Co., Ltd., Shintoshin Sales Office) ・Within Inage Ward, Chiba City and Hanamigawa Ward (within the jurisdiction of Keisei Bus Chiba Central Co., Ltd., Naganuma Sales Office) ・Within 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 individual operating routes. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
※ When taking photographs, please observe 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 created through an internal vote, following a wide recruitment of designs and names from the bank's employees, staff, and their families in anticipation of the bank's 70th anniversary in March 2022.
Its name is derived from the bank's nickname "Chiba Kogyin" (興銀) and the dog breed "Corgi".