Travis Japan reaffirms their bond in America: "We have to stay as seven forever"
Travis Japan's travel documentary "Travis Japan Summer Vacation!!: A 7-Member Journey in America" will start on Disney+ tomorrow, May 1. Ahead of its release, an advance screening event was held today, April 30, in Tokyo, with all members of TraJa in attendance.
To America for a 10-day summer vacation
"Travis Japan Summer Vacation!!" is a documentary that follows TraJa on a 10-day summer vacation they took immediately after their world tour, "Travis Japan World Tour 2025 VIIsual," last year. Based on a plan created by Noel Kawashima, who is qualified in travel planning, the members split into two teams to experience America's magnificent nature and diverse cultures, all while heading towards the city of their shared dreams, Los Angeles. Team A, consisting of Kaito Miyachika, Kaito Nakamura, and Shizuya Yoshizawa, experienced camping in the great outdoors, while Team B, made up of Ryuya Shimekake, Kaito Matsukura, and Genta Matsuda, embarked on a journey to immerse themselves in Native American culture.
After doing the familiar Travis Japan "TJ pose" with all the members and the audience, Noel Kawashima introduced the documentary, saying, "By having Travis Japan travel through America, our place of origin, I intended to plan a trip where we could face ourselves, face nature, face unfamiliar cultures, and focus on the seven of us that would emerge from it all. I hope you will enjoy seeing how the seven of us grew through this journey and what kind of future we were able to see together." Ryuya Shimekake, full of enthusiasm, showed off his new hairstyle and said, "TraJa's summer vacation finally starts tomorrow, and I'm really looking forward to it. I went to the hair salon this morning to get ready to have fun with everyone." Genta Matsuda introduced himself, "Hello everyone. I'm Genta Matsuda of Travis Japan," and emphasized the group's name with smooth pronunciation, adding, "You'll be able to see the raw side of Travis Japan in this documentary, so please fully enjoy Travis Japan."
Discovering the wonderful sides of the members
Team A and Team B looked back on their respective journeys. Shizuya Yoshizawa, glancing at Kaito Miyachika and Kaito Nakamura, reflected, "The three of us are homebodies, but by interacting with animals and climbing mountains, we were able to realize once again just how big the world is. I was truly happy that we could travel in a relaxed way." Kaito Nakamura smiled and said, "It was a time when I could appreciate that the part of me that can enjoy nature like a child is a really good thing."
As soon as Team B's leader, Ryuya Shimekake, said, "We traveled while learning about the town's customs and history. I usually use my phone quite a bit in my daily life, but by barely touching it on this trip, I was able to communicate more properly with the members and discover wonderful things about them that I don't normally notice. It was fun to travel while thinking about why Noel (Kawashima) chose this route for us," the other members looked at him with suspicion. Genta Matsuda, in particular, questioned him, "Were you really thinking about the route?" while Shizuya Yoshizawa asked, "Did you really not touch your phone?" and Kaito Matsukura chimed in, "You didn't really do much that was leader-like (laughs)." Regarding changes during the trip, Kaito Matsukura said, "Over this 10-day journey, I think the members' expressions became more dauntless." Ryuya Shimekake, focusing on Genta Matsuda's appearance, revealed, "You know how there's a place to relax by the hotel pool? I glanced over and saw Genta sunbathing in a tank top, and he had a beard and looked so cool."
Tears in TJ's eyes
The documentary also includes scenes where the members shed tears. Kaito Miyachika explained with deep emotion, "We felt so many things throughout the journey, and honestly, there were many moments that were beyond words. I think the reason for the tears was different for each of us, but I believe the part about our feelings coming to the forefront was something we all shared. I'd be so happy if you enjoy watching it!" When Genta Matsuda said, "The seven of us as members are more precious than words can describe. It made me feel that we have to stay as Travis Japan's seven members forever. It was so emotional, and I was just glad to be in TJ, so I think the fans will also be able to reaffirm the greatness of TJ," spontaneous applause erupted from the audience.
The winner of the presentation battle
The latter half of the event featured a segment called "Team Battle! Trip 'Highlight' Presentation Showdown!" where the two groups promoted their respective journeys. Noel Kawashima served as the judge to decide which presentation was more appealing. Shizuya Yoshizawa showed a flip chart that read "Interacting with the tribal people!!" and described Team A's trip, where they danced with locals and interacted with animals. During his presentation, he livened things up by including his own gag, "Some kind of animal... something... Ca-ca-ca-carnival! Carnival!" After the presentation, Team A's Kaito Miyachika and Kaito Nakamura bowed their heads and pleaded with Noel Kawashima, "Please let us win." Ryuya Shimekake promoted Team B's trip, focusing on the charm of Pagosa Springs. Genta Matsuda and Kaito Matsukura provided exaggerated interjections to support Ryuya Shimekake's talk. Noel Kawashima declared Team A the winner, citing that the "Carnival" gag was a big hit. The victorious Team A was presented with a giant Mickey Mouse plush toy. Noel Kawashima then concluded the event, saying, "I am truly happy that the seven of us were able to spend our summer vacation together. This has been a project where we faced ourselves, faced the world, and faced the future of our seven members. We hope you enjoy it to the fullest, down to the last drop. Now, everyone, please give us a TJ pose one last time. Nice TJ!"
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Source: Music Natalie
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