ZIPAIR Tokyo has started selling Wagyu beef to its passengers from January 31st.
In collaboration with JA Zen-Noh Meat Foods and JAL Cargo Service, this service is available for five routes departing from Tokyo/Narita to Singapore, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, and Honolulu. Orders must be placed and paid for on ZIPAIR Tokyo’s official website up to 48 hours before departure, allowing passengers to collect their purchase at the check-in counter and check it in on the day of departure.
The beef for sale is A5 grade Wagyu, offered in three different cuts: block, steak-quality sirloin, and thin slices for shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. Prices start at 25,900 yen. On the four American routes, a passenger can purchase up to 22.6 kg per person, while on the Singapore route, the limit is 5 kg. The sales started on January 24th.
JA Zen-Noh Meat Foods is working to expand the export of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products as well as food items. JAL Cargo Service is endeavoring to create new commercial and logistical flows using the Narita City Public Wholesale Market located adjacent to Narita Airport. JA Zen-Noh Meat Foods is responsible for procurement, while JAL Cargo Service handles storage, packing, export quarantine procedures, and transportation to the check-in counters.
