Japan Airlines rents clothes to customers, To Let them Travel Light

Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation will begin a trial of the “Any Wear, Anywhere” clothes-sharing service (referred to as “the Service”) for foreign tourists and business travelers who fly on JAL-operated flights to Japan. The study will assess the programme’s environmental benefits.

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There is a growing global movement to encourage sustainable tourism as more and more people start flying again after the COVID-19 pandemic and with the new focus on sustainability. There aren’t enough options for travelers who want to make more environmentally friendly decisions about their trip destinations, lodging, modes of transportation, etc. For instance, the majority of travelers these days prefer dining at local eateries and lodging in hotels, but they typically carry their own apparel from home.

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By encouraging more people to utilize the Service, the goal is to foster a setting in which visitors may choose local options for all of their clothes, dining, and lodging needs, making vacations and business visits more environmentally friendly. Sumitomo Corporation will be in charge of establishing the reservation system and will also be in charge of acquiring, cleaning, and delivering the clothing as part of the Service. All clothing available for rent will be sourced from overstock and preowned clothing, advancing the idea of a circular economy.

＜Illustration of the service concept>

How to use:
1. Visit the “Any Wear, Anywhere” reservation site:
Anywearanywhere.store
2. Go to the Reservation page and select the clothing set that best suits the season and purpose of your visit to Japan.
3. Enter your JAL flight booking number, the date of pickup and return of the clothing set, and information about the destination where you wish to pick up the clothing set, and make a payment.
(Note: Reservations must be made at least one month in advance. In principle, the return date must be within two weeks of the pickup date.)
4. Board a JAL-operated flight with less baggage.
5. Pick up and return the reserved clothing set at your hotel.