J-WAVE "TIME FOR A TRIP!" Radio station J-WAVE (81.3FM) will launch a special two-month campaign titled "TIME FOR A TRIP!" from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026, to celebrate the spirit of summer travel through music and talk programming. Throughout the campaign period, J-WAVE will feature holiday specials—including a 9-hour special broadcast—and highlight travel-themed programs and segments on a dedicated website. The station will showcase the many facets of travel, including global cities, cultures, music, cuisine, and human connections, aiming to inspire listeners to feel the urge to travel or simply explore somewhere a little farther away. [Sparking Travel Excitement Through J-WAVE Programs] J-WAVE's morning wide show "STEP ONE" and afternoon program "MIDDAY LOUNGE" will run special travel-themed segments during the campaign. ■ "STEP ONE" (Broadcast weekdays, 9:00–13:00 / Hosts: Sasha, Moe Noihausu) J-WAVE "STEP ONE" Every Thursday, the segment "Expedia LISTEN & LEARN" (around 9:35–9:45) invites guests and listeners to share insights and lessons learned from their life experiences. From July to August, this segment will feature a special edition calling for stories about "life-changing journeys." ■ "MIDDAY LOUNGE" (Broadcast weekdays, 13:30–16:30 / Hosts: Harry Sugiyama on Mondays, Saya Ichikawa on Tuesdays, Chris Peppler on Wednesdays, John Kabira on Thursdays) J-WAVE "MIDDAY LOUNGE" From July to August, the limited-time segment "Expedia SUMMER VOYAGE" (around 15:10–15:20, weekdays) will feature travel stories from listeners. Hosts will also share their own unforgettable travel memories. Listeners whose messages are featured in either "Expedia LISTEN & LEARN" on "STEP ONE" or "Expedia SUMMER VOYAGE" on "MIDDAY LOUNGE" will receive a J-WAVE original luggage tag as a gift! J-WAVE original luggage tag (designed by katsuki saki) [Enjoy Travel with Great Savings! Social Media Campaign] Additionally, "STEP ONE" and "MIDDAY LOUNGE" will run a social