The Tomei POP UP TOUR, held in Tokyo and Nagoya, kicked off with the opening of Circles Tokyo, and rounding out 2024 is TORAYA EQUIPMENT.
While it has been customary for us to host them at Circles in the early autumn every year, we’ve changed the schedule this time. The tour will be held in Nagoya for two days on Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th, and then in Tokyo the following week on Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd!
Tomei POP UP TOUR Vol.5
TORAYA EQUIPMENT POP UP STOREVenue: Circles 2F Circles Tailored
Dates: Saturday, December 14th; Sunday, December 15th
Hours: 10:00 ~ 19:00 (both days)Venue: Circles Tokyo
Dates: Saturday, December 21st; Sunday, December 22nd
Hours: 11:00 ~ 20:00 (both days)
Regarding delivery dates for each product:
※For the Circles-exclusive Winter Oval Wide Pants, we have a very limited quantity available for pickup during the event. Once these are sold out, delivery is expected around the end of January 2025. Please note that order quantities are limited.
※Regular Oval Wide Pants are scheduled for delivery early next spring, around the beginning of June 2025.
※Other pants from the 365 series, shirts from the 247 series, and bags are scheduled for delivery around the beginning of June 2025.Please be aware that all payments must be made in advance.
It always begins with the first step. The encounters with nature, culture, and people that follow turn into a journey. By spending a lot of time together throughout that journey, the gear becomes uniquely yours.
Holding onto that sentiment, they travel from place to place like peddlers, talk with the people they meet, and carefully craft each piece of gear by hand. That is the philosophy of the "travelling gear makers," TORAYA EQUIPMENT. Their products are functional, playful pieces of travel gear that make you want to take that first step; most are meticulously handmade only after an order is received.
You can place orders for their signature 365 series long pants, shorts, and 365 EXP, as well as a variety of products suited for different situations, such as their travel-ready shirts and the 247 DAYS / JUMP series.
You can also order their bag-related products, which were the catalyst for the brand's inception, such as the 196 JOURNEY travel backpack and the 105 SINGLE backpack designed for commuting as a journey.
365
These 365 pants I’ve been wearing were ordered in the autumn of 2017 and arrived in early spring 2018; I have loved them ever since. Light and easy to move in, with generous pockets capable of holding a surprising amount of gear, these pants are staples for me—not just for riding and hiking, but for business trips and long-term travel as well.
Oval Wide Pants
I’m also a big fan of the Oval Wide Pants, which feature a wider silhouette that is a bit less suited for cycling. They are also lightweight, made of stretchy fabric, and have more than enough pocket capacity. Plus, that loose silhouette is stress-free, so I can wear them in total comfort at any time. They are the pair I reach for even when I’m just stepping out to the convenience store or taking out the trash.
Winter Oval Wide Pants
We will also be selling and taking orders for the Winter Oval Wide Pants, which were originally planned as a special item for our 17th anniversary last year. The silhouette is the same as the regular version, but they use a warm, lightly brushed winter fabric. They’re not just warm; they are breathable, soft to the touch, and highly elastic.
I intended to buy these as a "must-have item for winter" last year, but they were so popular that I missed out—this year, I’m determined to get them. They come only in charcoal gray. Available in S, M, and L sizes, they accommodate a wide range of body types, from women to our staff member Asai-kun, who weighs over 100kg.
While the time and quantities are limited, if you love to travel, hike, or are into cycling or other outdoor activities, please do come by. You can talk directly with the makers about the gear and their activities, and get a feel for the products in person.
ABOUT TORAYA EQUIPMENT
Makers of Gear for Travelling
We are makers of gear for travelling.
Whatever the means, country, or place—even a stroll in the neighborhood or a commute—it’s all a part of a journey.
Changing your usual route just by one street might lead to a new encounter.
Regardless of distance, place, or time, the moment you step outside, your journey begins.
We carefully craft functional, playful travel gear, made one by one upon receiving your order, to make you want to take that step with ease.
We also travel throughout Japan to hold pop-up order events. We want you to experience the "encounters gained from going outside," which is the true pleasure of travel.
We want to explain both the pros and cons so that you can use our items for a long time.
With that in mind, we continue the long-standing Japanese tradition of face-to-face sales through itinerant trade.
Conveying Japanese Travel Culture Through Craftsmanship
The gear we make draws much inspiration from the once-thriving travel culture and lifestyles of Japan.
Using ideas born from our travel experiences, we use our own hands to bring things to life.
By building on small changes, we continue to create "classics" that are meant to be used for a long time.
Through this, we hope to pass on, if even a little, the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship and travel culture.
Wishing you a good journey, today and tomorrow.
TORAYA EQUIPMENT