
The perfect companion for your next trip to Japan.
Japanese car rental company Orix recently launched a new campaign featuring the specially designed “Japanese-style” station wagon that is both pleasing to the eye and a pleasure to drive. Now you too can take part in the itasha craze, only with more refined elegance.
▼ The rental price comes at 23,760 yen (US$213) per day.
The exterior is wrapped in colorful yet elegant motifs resembling a Maiko’s kimono and obi sash, and the spacious, tatami-inspired eight-seat interior is designed to accommodate up to six adults with plenty of space for luggage as well.
The high cabin lets you and your friends dance to your favorite J-Pop tunes while chugging down some Asahi beer, as long as you’re not the driver of course.
Customers will be presented with a free “omotenashi set” containing a fluffy blanket, three pairs of slippers, and three fashionable bottle covers. The bottle covers come with hooks so you can conveniently fasten your soda (or “cola,” as they call it here) onto the headrests.
▼ Who doesn’t like freebies?
This campaign is limited to Kansai International Airport, which is perfect for travelers looking to explore Osaka, culture-rich Kyoto, and sophisticated Nagoya.
The promotion lasts until March 31, 2018, and we recommend you plan your Japan trip to coincide with the autumn foliage. Not only will you avoid the “high season” charges, but you’ll get a chance to see stunning scenery and enjoy what is arguably the best season for foodies.
Source: Orix Rent-a-car via PR Times
Images: PR Times




Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
New vending machines at Shinjuku Station emit scent, play projection mapping with your purchase
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
Same character, different animator – Fans compile comparison charts for anime’s biggest stars
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
New vending machines at Shinjuku Station emit scent, play projection mapping with your purchase
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
Same character, different animator – Fans compile comparison charts for anime’s biggest stars
The perks of drinking root beer at A&W in Japan
Beautiful Starbucks in Kyoto blends into its traditional landscape in more ways than one
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
We slide down Osaka’s most famous tower and get free curry for it
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Pokémon come to real-life Johto region with new Pokémon manhole covers for Nara【Pics】
Elderly Japan man arrested for stealing toilet, using it in his home for three months