Suica Penguin 'changes jobs'? Haneda Airport collaboration sparks buzz

The popular JR East mascot, the 'Suica Penguin', is set to retire at the end of this year, leaving many fans saddened. However, with Haneda Airport launching new merchandise designed by the original illustrator Chiharu Sakazaki, social media platform X has been buzzing with talk that the 'Suica Penguin has changed jobs'. The new Haneda Airport limited-edition items feature themes of 'sky, travel, and Japan', including a 'Sky Penguin' soaring through the air. Netizens have jokingly commented that the character has 'switched from land to air' and is 'upgrading its career'. The merchandise includes tote bags, acrylic keychains, handkerchiefs, and mugs, available at the Haneda Airport online shop and Tokyo's Tokyo store.