ZIPAIR Launches Japanese Rice Souvenir Service

Providing a convenient and exclusive gift option to ZIPAIR customers

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - October 7, 2024) - ZIPAIR Tokyo, in collaboration with JAL Cargo, has introduced a new and convenient service offering Japanese rice as a unique souvenir for customers traveling on ZIPAIR-operated flights to Singapore, the United States, and Canada.

Japanese rice image

Building on the success of the Japanese Wagyu beef souvenir service, this is the second offering in partnership with JAL Cargo, aimed at creating an innovative commercial and logistical distribution channel. This initiative utilizes the Narita Public Local Wholesale Market, located near Narita Airport.

The new service allows customers to conveniently purchase premium rice, including Akita Komachi from JA Zen-Noh Group, and Tako branded rice from Tako Company Limited.

JAL Cargo is responsible for packing the products, handling all export quarantine procedures, and transporting the gift items to the airport terminal.

Purchase flow

Details of Service:

Customers can order through ZIPAIR's official website at least 72 hours before their flight. On the day of departure, items will be available for pick-up at the JAL ABC baggage collection counter. Customers will then check the items as baggage at the ZIPAIR check-in counter.

Product lineup

In addition to premium rice varieties, the service also includes Amazake, a traditional Japanese fermented sweet rice drink.

Applicable Routes:

This service is available on ZIPAIR flights departing from Narita to Singapore, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco, Honolulu, Vancouver.

Note - Flights to Singapore

Please be aware of restrictions on food imports into Singapore. For processed foods (excluding meat, seafood, fresh fruits, and vegetables), each passenger may bring up to 5 kg or 5 liters. The total value of these products must not exceed SGD 100 per person.

About ZIPAIR Tokyo, Inc.:

ZIPAIR is Japan's first medium-to-long-distance international LCC (low-cost airline) wholly owned by Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. The airline operates flights from Narita to various international destinations, including Seoul, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose (California) and Vancouver.

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