Sumitomo, JAL clothing rentals for Japan travelers get upgraded

Trial service extended to March, with more airlines and outfits coming

Many users of the Any Wear, Anywhere service are travelers from countries such as the U.S. or U.K., who tend to stay in Japan longer. (Photo by Shugo Tamura)

YOKO SHOJI, Nikkei staff writer

September 28, 2024 17:12 JST

TOKYO -- An experimental clothing rental service in Japan that allows visitors to discard one of the biggest burdens of air travel, their luggage, has been a smash hit.