[Itabashi Ward x Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd.] Operation Starts for the Bus Decorated with Itabashi's Tourism Character!!
Itabashi Ward and Kokusai Kogyo have launched a route bus with interior decorations featuring the local mascot 'Rinrin-chan'. It will run randomly on general routes until mid-Jan 2029.
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Itabashi Ward, in collaboration with Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd., has begun operating a route bus featuring interior decorations of the ward's tourism character, 'Rinrin-chan'.
Under the catchphrase 'Let's take the bus', this project is implemented to promote and encourage the use of the Itabashi Ward Community Bus (Rinrin GO) and local route buses. Inside the bus, passengers can enjoy special illustrations of 'Rinrin-chan' dressed in various costumes, such as a 'bus driver' and wearing a 'samurai helmet'. Furthermore, it introduces tourist spots located along the Itabashi Ward Community Bus (Rinrin GO) routes.
The vehicle with these interior decorations will run randomly on general routes within the ward, so part of the charm is the 'excitement' of not knowing where you might encounter it.
Please take this opportunity to go out using the route bus (public transportation).
[Operation Period]
An auspicious day in March, Reiwa 8 (2026) – Mid-January, Reiwa 11 (2029) (Planned)
[Operation Area]
General routes mainly within Itabashi Ward (Under the jurisdiction of Kokusai Kogyo Bus Shimura Office)
Under the catchphrase 'Let's take the bus', this project is implemented to promote and encourage the use of the Itabashi Ward Community Bus (Rinrin GO) and local route buses. Inside the bus, passengers can enjoy special illustrations of 'Rinrin-chan' dressed in various costumes, such as a 'bus driver' and wearing a 'samurai helmet'. Furthermore, it introduces tourist spots located along the Itabashi Ward Community Bus (Rinrin GO) routes.
The vehicle with these interior decorations will run randomly on general routes within the ward, so part of the charm is the 'excitement' of not knowing where you might encounter it.
Please take this opportunity to go out using the route bus (public transportation).
[Operation Period]
An auspicious day in March, Reiwa 8 (2026) – Mid-January, Reiwa 11 (2029) (Planned)
[Operation Area]
General routes mainly within Itabashi Ward (Under the jurisdiction of Kokusai Kogyo Bus Shimura Office)