October 7, 2024
SINGAPORE – From Oct 7 to Nov 3, Japanese commuters will be greeted by floral batik patterns adorning the exteriors of some Nagoya Railway trains.
These trains with the batik motif were rolled out by Singapore Airlines (SIA) to mark its 35 years of flying to and from Nagoya, said the national carrier in a press statement in Japanese on Oct 4.
The airline said it began operating three flights a week from Nagoya to Singapore in October 1989.
SIA said the batik motif, which is featured on SIA’s sarong kebaya uniforms, represents the history and tradition of the airline, as well as the lush garden city of Singapore.
The trains with the special livery will operate on 12 lines including the Nagoya Main, Toyokawa, Inuyama and Tokoname lines.
The floral batik patterns will adorn the exteriors of some Nagoya Railway trains. PHOTO: SIA/THE STRAITS TIMES
SIA passengers departing from Nagoya from Oct 1 to 26 will also be treated to in-flight meals using specialities from the Chubu region.
Economy-class passengers can enjoy Nagoya’s speciality kishimen noodles, grilled eel and local beef from the Chita Peninsula.
Economy-class passengers can enjoy Nagoya’s speciality kishimen noodles, grilled eel and local beef from the Chita Peninsula. PHOTO: SIA/THE STRAITS TIMES
Business-class passengers can choose special menus created by chef Yoshihiro Murata, who holds seven Michelin stars.
Business-class passengers can choose special menus created by chef Yoshihiro Murata, who holds seven Michelin stars. PHOTO: SIA/THE STRAITS TIMES
The new dishes include marinated sea bream from Minamichita, a fishing town in Chita district, and Nagoya cochin chicken with matsutake mushroom rice.
ST has contacted SIA for more information.