{
  "id": 7953070,
  "title": "Get more room in your luggage with new clothing compression machines at Haneda and Narita airports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/get-more-room-in-your-luggage-with-new-clothing-compression-machines",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T05:00:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/17/get-more-room-in-your-luggage-with-new-clothing-compression-machines-at-haneda-and-narita-airports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Packing efficiently is crucial when traveling to Japan, where unique souvenirs can quickly fill up suitcase space. Traditional packing hacks often fall short in maximizing luggage capacity, but Japan now offers a solution to create extra room: \"Pocket Tips\". This innovative service utilizes an automatic compression machine to shrink clothing, freeing up valuable suitcase space.\n\nThe compact compression machine, roughly the size of an ATM, has been developed with support from Haneda, Narita, Kumamoto, and Naha airports. It has already undergone trials at these locations and is now being scaled up for full implementation across the four airports.\n\nUsing the Pocket Tips machine is remarkably simple. After folding your clothes into a designated mold, you simply insert the folded clothing into the machine and press a button. Within approximately one minute, your garments are reduced to as little as one-seventh of their original bulk, transforming into a compact cube that can easily fit into your suitcase.\n\nUnlike traditional compression bags, the Pocket Tips machine doesn't require plastic bags, making it an environmentally friendly option. The process is also effective on bulky items, providing a practical solution for travelers seeking to maximize their luggage space.",
  "summary": "Forget packing hacks, Pocket Tips is the fastest and easiest way to create more room in your suitcase. When you’re travelling to Japan, every inch of space in your suitcase is precious, because after buying up all the unique Japan-only products you come across here, you might find yourself wondering if you should start discarding […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Pocket Tips service uses compression machines to shrink clothes.",
    "Machines, about ATM size, installed at Haneda, Narita, Kumamoto, Naha airports.",
    "Clothes compressed in 1 minute to 1/7 original size, environmentally friendly."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}