Let's start with one of the most indispensable products to buy when going overseas - a luggage case! The Muji luggage case comes in beige, navy, black, and dark grey colors. Sizes available range from 20L to 105L, and the most popular size is the 36L cabin case, as this is generally considered acceptable for carrying onto the airplane.

*Airplanes with more than 100 seats. Still, check with official information from individual airlines beforehand to be sure!

One of the selling points of this Muji luggage case is its freely adjustable carry bar. Most cases have three to four preset heights you have to adhere to, but Muji's case is freely adjustable to the centimeter (about 0.4 inches)! This versatile functionality allows everyone to adjust the handle to a height that's most comfortable for them, making it a suitable purchase for adults and children alike.

The Muji suitcase also features dual-wheel casters for smooth motions across different kinds of terrain. Even the heaviest of loads can be quickly moved with the lightest of touch!

What's more, the Muji suitcase comes with a built-in stopper. When bringing a roller suitcase onto public transport such as trains, for instance, they tend to move around especially when the train starts or stops moving.

Simply press this button at the base of the handle to activate the stopper function and free your luggage from an unwanted tour of the train cabin.

The Muji suitcase has gone through several design revamps to enhance its form and functionality. For the latest version, Muji switched to 100% polycarbonate for the case and successfully made the product 10% lighter than it already was without sacrificing toughness.

Now that the main body is slimmer and unnecessary parts have been removed, the external dimensions is similar to previous versions, but internal capacity has increased by about 1L!

Whatever the case, this product will be an excellent storage companion on short trips of one to two nights.

Small objects like toiletries and cosmetics get strewn all over the insides of a travel case when moving around, so ensuring that they stay put is one of the challenges of packing. That's where a pouch like the one pictured here comes in handy!

Open up the case and you'll see it has a hook you can use to hang on something in the bathroom for easy access to the toiletries stored within. It's clear that the product designer has given much thought on how to make the pouch more user-friendly.

Muji doesn't just do user-friendly, of course. It excels in going the extra mile, and that's what this product has to offer as well. The pouch inside is removable, so you can store small items like cosmetics here, then remove the pouch to bring it along with you when you go sightseeing to touch up your makeup when needed. There's no need to transfer the items into another bag for outings anymore, or to bring the entire travel organizer with you, saving you much effort and keeping space in your outing bag for other more exciting stuff.

Colors available are black, grey, and navy. You don't absolutely have to use it as a toiletry bag either since it's suitable for other small gadgets like chargers, cables, and power banks as well. Why not color-code by using different color bags for different sets of items?

海外などでは、ハンガーがない、足りないということも。そんな旅先で1本あると心強いのが、スリム＆コンパクトな折りたたみ式ハンガーです。出張や旅行だけでなく、普段ジャケットを着ているという人は、常にバッグに忍ばせておくと便利なアイテムです。
Chances of you finding enough hangers (if you can even find one) for your clothes in an overseas accommodation are close to nil, and this slim and compact foldable hanger can rescue you from your woes! It's not just for business travelers or tourists, too. If you usually wear a jacket when you go about your daily affairs, you may appreciate having a hanger covertly packed into your bag so that your jacket has a place to hang out when you need to remove it indoors.

Turn out the overlapping parts like this, and...

You've got yourself a clothes hanger! Rest assured that the length is enough for even thick men's coats or jackets. The slim design means you can hang it up anywhere without it sticking out like a sore thumb.

This portable Muji travel pillow has to be manually inflated with an inbuilt hand press pump and comes with a storage bag for easy carrying. Muji actually has quite a wide range of neck cushions available, but this is the most compact one, which means it's the most convenient one to bring along for trips.

Cushions that have fixed shapes may offer more support, but their bulk and volume make them a hassle to carry around or store effectively.

Slim and compact when folded, it opens up to look something like this after inflation.

Most of the deflatable cushions on the market have to be inflated by blowing into them, which raises concerns about hygiene and makes it difficult for people to lend or borrow one. This cushion, however, can be inflated by simply using your hand to press it. There's a push button for you to press on the left side of the cushion. Keep doing it, until finally...

It inflates to a nice and comfortable size! The cushion comes with a cover that is gentle on the skin. You'll be fast asleep before you even realize it!

When you're done with the Muji travel pillow and want to pack it up, open the air hole on top to let the air out, then fold and keep.

It's a well-known fact that when you travel, you tend to accumulate goods. Many travelers therefore appreciate an expandable tote bag, like the one pictured here. The Muji tote bag is reinforced with water repellent material that makes it resistant to dirt as well.

This slim and light Muji tote bag is available in black, navy, or grey.

Although it looks like a normal tote bag at first glance, notice the fasteners on the sides. Unzip them to increase the width of the bag base by about 10 to 29 cm (4 to 11.5 inches) for even more storage capacity as needed!

Tadah! The quick-changing bag is now ready to hold a lot more things for you, because admit it - those souvenirs just seem to multiply by themselves every step you take on your trip. Being able to store them all in one place will make life much easier, and the trip much more enjoyable!

When you remember that these five seemingly common Muji travel accessories came highly recommended by Muji staff who are experienced users of their products and know every functionality inside out, you'll certainly start seeing them in a different light!

Muji's attention to even the most minor of details is what defines their products and makes them very suitable to buy back home as gifts for friends and family. Don't just take our word for it, of course. Get down to the shop and see for yourself!

*Information about product lineup and prices up-to-date as of February 2020.

Written by Miyuki Yajima. English translation by: Huimin Pan.