Watanabe Sharyo Kogyo to Release Precision Acrylic Models of Nara Kotsu Bonnet Buses
NQ Score
83/100
N1 Content Completeness
90
Key facts
- Watanabe Sharyo Kogyo to Release Precision Acrylic Models of Nara Kotsu Bonnet Buses
- Watanabe Sharyo Kogyo will release four precision acrylic models under the "3D Acbus" brand on June 7, 2026, replicating Nara Kotsu bonnet buses and the rare Hino Blue Ribbon 3-door bus to preserve local transit history.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Fri Jun 05 2026 18:16:38 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
Direct answer
Watanabe Sharyo Kogyo will release four precision acrylic models under the "3D Acbus" brand on June 7, 2026, replicating Nara Kotsu bonnet buses and the rare Hino Blue Ribbon 3-door bus to preserve local transit history.
- Citation
- Watanabe Sharyo Kogyo to Release Precision Acrylic Models of Nara Kotsu Bonnet Buses (Fri Jun 05 2026 18:16:38 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
- Source
- PR TIMES
- Date
- Fri Jun 05 2026 18:16:38 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
Watanabe Sharyo Kogyo will release four precision acrylic models under the "3D Acbus" brand on June 7, 2026, replicating Nara Kotsu bonnet buses and the rare Hino Blue Ribbon 3-door bus to preserve local transit history.
AI Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What kinds of products are available?
- A: There are four types: '3D Akubus Nara Kotsu Bonnet Bus Medium' (3,850 JPY), 'Small' (2,530 JPY), '3D Akubus Nara Kotsu Hino Blue Ribbon Two-step Bus Nara 22 Ki 581 Medium' (3,850 JPY), and 'Small' (2,970 JPY) (all prices include tax).
- Q: When is the release date?
- A: The products will be released on June 7, 2026.
- Q: Where can I purchase these products?
- A: They can be purchased at the company's EC shop 'acphoto' (https://ac-photo.jp/) and the Tokai Market EC shop.
- Q: What is the background behind planning this product?
- A: Due to a sharp decline in their main business of railway cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company started producing the acrylic 3D model series '3D Akuden'. The project aims to preserve the memory of disappearing, valuable local transit vehicles in the form of acrylic models and pass them down to the next generation.
- Q: Where is Watanabe Sharyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. located?
- A: The company is located at 8-19 Izumomachi, Neyagawa City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.