Overview
ZIPAIR, JAL Cargo Service, and Bic Camera have partnered to expand "AKIBA GO," a service letting visitors to Japan buy wagyu beef and pick it up hands-free at the airport. The companies launched a wagyu PR promotion at the Bic Camera AKIBA storefront in Akihabara, aiming to bolster the store's relatively weak food category alongside its strong tax-free sales.
Highlights
"AKIBA GO" removes the hassle of packing and carrying wagyu purchases before departure, letting customers collect their order hands-free at the airport.
- ZIPAIR staff in happi coats promoted wagyu at the Bic Camera AKIBA storefront
- Purchased wagyu is shipped to the airport by JAL Cargo Service and picked up at the JAL ABC counter on the day of departure
- Pickup locations expanded from Narita Terminal 1 only to also include Narita Terminal 2 and Haneda Terminal 3
- Available to travelers flying from Narita or Haneda to Singapore or the U.S., including those flying airlines other than ZIPAIR
- Order deadlines: Narita by 10pm two days before pickup, Haneda by 24 hours before pickup
- Example items for U.S.-bound orders: 1.2kg Iwate beef block (¥46,440 tax included), 1.2kg Kagoshima black beef block (¥38,400 tax included)
Details
- Announced: June 16, 2026 (storefront promotion began June 19)
- Venue: Bic Camera AKIBA (Akihabara) storefront
- Price: Varies by wagyu item
- Reservation: Advance order required through the dedicated website
Recommended For
- Visitors to Japan who want to buy wagyu without carrying it during their trip
- Shoppers combining Akihabara's tax-free deals with Japanese food souvenirs
- Anyone interested in new services from a Japanese airline and electronics retailer
