More than just a railway

October 2nd is "Tobu Day" as established by Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. But Tobu is more than just a railway and it is just one part of the "Tobu Group". The Tobu Group also runs buses and bus tours and they operate leisure and entertainment facilities. The featured photo of this post is of "Toppi" the mascot of Tobu Zoo and Amusement Park. This commemorative day celebrates Tobu's deep roots in the local community, supporting people's lives and tourism. 

The date of "Tobu Day" was chosen for October 2nd, because ten, as in the 10th month i.e. October, can be read "to" and the 2nd can be read "bu". The anniversary was registered in 2005, but the company has been around since 1897. It is most prevalent in the Kanto region and operates 12 railway lines in 1 metropolitan area, Tokyo, and 4 prefectures, Saitama, Chiba, Tochigi, and Gunma.

However, since 2021 the company no longer widely promotes "Tobu Day", but they do mark the occasion. For example, around this time annually Tokyo Skytree Town have a Thanksgiving Day. Tokyo Skytree town is serviced by Tobu Railway; the Tobu Skytree Line. How about you take a ride on one of the Tobu Railways on this day, or visit one of their tourist attractions, such as the aforementioned Tobu Zoo. Keep an eye out for limited edition commemorative goods and limited express tickets on Tobu Day.