A holiday spent running, eating, and chilling—all captured with the Oakley Meta.

Escape the city and head to the lush greenery of Kamakura. Why not spend your day off not just running, but actively relaxing while soaking up the atmosphere of this local town? This time, we’ve put together a luxurious itinerary that lets you enjoy the mountains, the sea, and great food: starting from Kamakura Station, we’ll recharge with some sweet treats before hitting the trails, and finish up with a view of the ocean and an exquisite burger. The next-generation AI smart glasses, “Oakley Meta Vanguard,” seamlessly connected this active yet laid-back experience. Shin Miura of the shoe brand , who enjoys running regularly, and model Taro run through Kamakura with their smartphones tucked away in their pockets.

Photo & Video_Toma Uchida
Text_Shinri Kobayashi
Edit_Ryo MuramatsuShinri Kobayashi

The journey begins at Kamakura Station.

The starting point is Kamakura Station, a hub bustling with locals and travelers. Shin and Taro, dressed in their running gear, met up there and put on their “Oakley Meta Vanguard” sunglasses.

At first glance, they look like the stylish, edgy sports sunglasses you’d expect from Oakley, but their frames are packed with the latest technology designed to support your activities.

Taro:T-shirt ¥ 5,390, ,Shorts ¥ 11,000, ,Vest ¥25,300(Look Optica Japan Customer Service), and other personal items
Shin:T-shirt ¥6,050, ,Shorts ¥23,100, ,Vest ¥25,300(Look Optica Japan Customer Service), and other personal items

"Taking out my phone to take a photo while running is actually kind of stressful," said Shin. "But with this, it's great that I can capture the view exactly as I see it 'right now' while I'm running."

Photo_Oakley Meta

After getting everything ready so they could immerse themselves in the scenery right in front of them without staring at their smartphone screens, the two of them set off on their tour of Kamakura.