FEATURE | TIE UP

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If only travel lovers used Tumi carry-on cases.
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If only travel lovers used Tumi carry-on cases.

An American-born lifestyle brand that mainly produces business bags and travel cases.TumiSince its establishment in 1975, the company's highly functional and well-designed products have earned the trust of business people and travelers around the world. However, it is difficult to realize the appeal of these products unless you actually use them. For this issue, we asked designer Toshifumi Yamane and model Junya Kasuga, both of whom often travel long distances for work and pleasure, to create a travel case that they would pack for an actual trip. What do these travelers think of Tumi's travel cases? Don't miss the packing tips from these two experts.

Interview with Junya Kasuga A trip to enjoy a variety of hobbies together.

PROFILE

Junya Kasuga / Model, Owner of B.S.K.K.

While working as a model mainly for fashion magazines and advertisements, she runs her own store, B.S.K.K., near Izumo-taisha Shrine in her hometown of Shimane Prefecture. He has many active hobbies such as fishing, surfing, skateboarding, running, and camping. He enjoys a variety of lifestyles and cultures while traveling back and forth between his two bases in Tokyo and Shimane.
Instagram: @junya_kasuga

-When have you traveled recently?

Kasuga:I recently went on a fishing trip to Okinawa with a group of fishing buddies .

-What kind of travel do you usually do?

Kasuga:. you travel to enjoy your hobbies. I fish, surf, and skateboard on the road . . sometimes I go for a run outside or work out at the hotel gym. Whenever possible, I come in before or stay after when I have a photo shoot or something to do in a local area. . you are always thinking about traveling. Once I know where I'm going, I immediately look up fishing spots and terrain on Google Maps (laughs).

-Nice! Is the majority of the trunk occupied by hobby equipment?

Kasuga:It's like moving an entire hobby from one place to another. In order to maximize the enjoyment of a hobby even when traveling, it is important to have the tools you are accustomed to using. But even if I scrutinize them carefully and keep them to a minimum, I tend to end up with a lot of them. . That said, I have quite a few clothes. I often wash them locally or procure new ones. . I also try to be creative by bringing secondhand items that I don't mind throwing away.

-Any tips on how to pack a lot of stuff well?

Kasuga: Long, large fishing rods and skateboards are always first , because they take up a lot of space. After deciding roughly what to put where, I put them in like a puzzle. . Finally, you fill in the gaps with small items.

-How long does it take to pack?

Kasuga:. about 15 minutes. Since I travel back and forth between Shimane and Tokyo every month, I do this packing at least twice a month. . I struggled at first with the sheer volume of stuff, but now I've gotten used to it.

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