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“Choco Bat” and “Kanipan” Wrapped Advertising Taxis to Start Operation in Hamamatsu City from April 1!

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Published Mar 30, 2026 10:36 PM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 6:00 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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“Choco Bat” and “Kanipan” Wrapped Advertising Taxis to Start Operation in Hamamatsu City from April 1! — Image: PR TIMES

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Sanritsu Confectionery and Hamamatsu Kotsu have collaborated to launch two wrapped advertising taxis featuring "Choco Bat" and "Kanipan" in Hamamatsu City, starting April 1, 2026.
The initiative aims to revitalize the local community and enhance product recognition.

Sanritsu Confectionery and Hamamatsu Kotsu have collaborated to launch two wrapped advertising taxis featuring "Choco Bat" and "Kanipan" in Hamamatsu City, starting April 1, 2026. The initiative aims to revitalize the local community and enhance product recognition.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000122996.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Mar 30, 2026

Sanritsu Confectionery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Representative: Yasumitsu Shimizu), a confectionery manufacturer with the slogan "Safety and Satisfaction for Our Customers," in collaboration with Hamamatsu Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Representative: Tomio Kuno), will begin operating wrapped advertising taxis featuring Sanritsu Confectionery's popular products "Choco Bat" and "Kanipan" from Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

This project aims to make our products more familiar to local residents and to liven up Hamamatsu city in a bright and fun way.

◆Taxi Design

The wrapped advertising taxis that will be operating feature bold designs of Sanritsu Confectionery's long-selling products, "Choco Bat" and "Kanipan." They will primarily operate within Hamamatsu City, serving as eye-catching and charming vehicles that citizens and tourists alike can enjoy. (One of each, a total of two taxis will operate)

Choco Bat Taxi

Kanipan Taxi

◆Rider Benefits

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Source: PR TIMES
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FAQ

When will the 'Choco Bat' and 'Crab Bun' wrapped advertising taxis start operating?

They will start operating from April 1, 2026.

Where will the wrapped advertising taxis operate?

They will primarily operate in Hamamatsu City.

What is the purpose of this initiative?

The purpose is to make the products more familiar to the local community and to brighten and enliven the city of Hamamatsu.

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