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ANA Akindo, with special cooperation from Keikyu Corporation, will operate the “ANA Furusato Nozei Train” from November 16 through January 10, 2027.
The train will consist of one eight-car set using the KEIKYU BLUE SKY TRAIN (Blue Sky Train 600 series). The exterior will feature special wrapping, while hanging advertisements and overhead window advertisements will decorate the interior, promoting the attractions of municipalities participating in ANA Furusato Nozei, Japan’s hometown tax donation program.
On the first day of operation, November 16, an unveiling ceremony will be held on the Platform 3 main line platform at Keikyu Shinagawa Station. The event will run from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The specially decorated train will be open to the public, and visitors who photograph the interior or exterior and post the images on social media will receive an original flight tag in limited quantities. A platform admission ticket is required. Entry to Platform 3 will not be permitted before 1:15 p.m.
In addition, on December 5 and 6, the hands-on event “ANA Furusato Nozei Marche at Keikyu Kawasaki Station” will be held on Platform 1 of the Daishi Line at Keikyu Kawasaki Station. The event will feature sales of local specialties, an opportunity to try on ANA children’s uniforms, a “Kids Car” with coloring activities and mini games, a jumbo capsule-toy lottery for visitors who complete a questionnaire, and consultations on the hometown tax donation program. Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on December 6, when the event ends at 4:00 p.m. As the event will be held inside the ticket gates, a platform admission ticket is required. Activities are free of charge, and no advance reservation is required.
Please note that admission restrictions may be implemented at either event depending on crowd conditions. Event details and hours may also be changed or canceled due to weather, service disruptions, or other circumstances.