Known as the gateway to the Nagoya area and the Chubu region, "Chubu International Airport Centrair" has introduced new decorations in its international departure concourse in Terminal 2 starting in June 2024. These decorations showcase the beauty of Japan's four seasons.
Aimed primarily at international visitors using the airport, this initiative intends to allow travelers to experience the charm of Japan even while walking through the airport.
The theme of Japan's four distinct seasons is depicted in a ukiyo-e style, prominently highlighting Japanese culture. The playful design includes shopping bags from Centrair's duty-free stores and the "Maneki-neko", a famous good luck charm from Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture where the airport is located. When using Terminal 2, be sure to take a moment to appreciate this unique display!
About the Decorations at "Chubu International Airport Centrair"
- Display period: From June 2024
- Location: The walkway from the departure screening area to the duty-free shops in Terminal 2 at Chubu Centrair International Airport
- Number of pieces: One piece for each of the four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter)
Design Features
Spring
The design features cherry blossoms and hanami (flower viewing). Near the man on the right, you can see a shopping bag from the Centrair duty-free store. Pay attention to the fan held by the man in the center, which has the words "Duty Free" written on it. Don't miss Nagoya Castle in the background.
Summer
This design features fireworks. It incorporates modern elements, such as two women holding a selfie stick and a handheld fan. At the bottom, you can see the control tower and the airport terminals, adding an airport-like feel to the design.
Autumn
This design features autumn leaves. The autumn-themed design shows Chubu Centrair International Airport's original character, "Mystery Traveler Fu," enjoying shopping at the duty-free store. The woman applying makeup on the left is wearing a scarf worn by the duty-free store staff.
Winter
This design features snow. The two women are building a snowman shaped like the "Maneki Neko" (lucky cat), a famous product from Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture. Peeking from behind is "Tokonyan," a guardian cat from Tokoname City.
About the Guardian Cat "Tokonyan"
A popular tourist spot in Tokoname City on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, the powerful giant Maneki-neko. Nicknamed the Tokoname Guardian Cat "Tokonyan," it stands 3.8 meters tall and 6.3 meters wide, peeking out from atop a wall. (Quoted from "Tokoname Tourism Association")
Designer's Comments
These decorations were designed by the employees of Chubu International Airport Passenger Services Co., Ltd., a group company of Chubu Centrair International Airport Co., Ltd.
"We installed four ukiyo-e-style illustrations to make the airport walkways more enjoyable. Representing Japan’s four seasons, each piece incorporates modern elements such as duty-free shopping bags and selfie sticks, adding a playful touch. For the artwork, we aimed to create the feeling of a time slip to Edo-period Japan, so we drew the figures as close to life-size as possible."
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