It looks like Tomica will be releasing a model of the “Sakura Yamanami Bus”, which runs within Nishinomiya City.
(Information provided by tachan)
Here it is↓
Quoted from About the Sakura Yamanami Bus Tomica｜Nishinomiya City Website
Back in Reiwa 4 (FY2022), sixth graders at Kita Rokkodai Elementary School started a project with the hope of “getting more people to ride the Sakura Yamanami Bus!”, as the route had been operating in the red. And now, that project has finally come to life✨ The Nishinomiya City original Tomica, “Sakura Yamanami Bus Tomica”, is officially going on sale〜!🚍👏
Here’s the Sakura Yamanami Bus Tomica↓
Quoted from About the Sakura Yamanami Bus Tomica｜Nishinomiya City Website
It’s the one we always see driving around〜〜♡😆
Looking at it like this, the 100th anniversary logo and the Sakura Yamanami Bus colors look super similar〜🚍✨
The sale price is 1,200 yen(tax included)
*Cash only. No reservations. Sales end when sold out.
About the Sakura Yamanami Bus Tomica｜Nishinomiya City Website
🗓 Sales Schedule & Locations
| 📅 Event Name | 🏠 Date & Time | 🎁 Number Available (Planned) | 📍 Sales Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arimagawa Sakura Festival | April 5 (Sat) 11:00–13:00 | 1,000 units | Near the Nishinomiya City Yamaguchi-cho Local History Museum |
| Art Festival (City’s 100th Anniversary) | April 19 (Sat) Time TBD | 2,000 units | Near the front entrance of Nishinomiya City Hall |
| Nishinomiya Yamaguchi Arukinare | Scheduled for mid-October, time TBD | 1,000 units | (Sales location TBD) |
| Nishinomiya Citizens’ Festival | Scheduled for late October, time TBD | 2,000 units | (Sales location TBD) |
Some venues don’t have parking nearby, so when you visit, definitely consider using the Sakura Yamanami Bus〜🚍
What’s more, if you show a used 1-day pass, you can buy one extra Tomica(up to 2 total)🙌
For more details about the 1-day pass, see → here
Finally
It seems the children from Kita Rokkodai Elementary even made their own PR flyers and held a street fundraising campaign in front of Hanshin Nishinomiya Station. Their initiative is amazing!!😆 This Tomica is filled with thoughts like, “We want the bus to still be around when we grow up” and “We want to spread the word so the bus doesn’t disappear.” People in the northern area want to go hang out at places like Gardens too, right〜!🎶
*tachan, thank you for the information!!
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