SIGHTRON JAPAN Collaborates and Exhibits at Mitsubishi Motors' "Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen" Event
SIGHTRON JAPAN Co., Ltd. will collaborate and exhibit at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's "Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen" event, held from May 29-31, 2026, in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture. SIGHTRON JAPAN's booth will feature a paid workshop (5,000 JPY) on assembling and operating their "NEWTONY" reflecting astronomical telescopes, free solar observations with Hα solar telescopes, free stargazing sessions with astronomical telescopes and binoculars, and a product display. This event, organized by Mitsubishi Motors, has been held since 1991 and is exclusively for Mitsubishi car owners.
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SIGHTRON JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Akira Watanabe) will cooperate and exhibit at the "Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen" event, organized by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and held from May 29 (Fri) to May 31 (Sun), 2026, at Asagiri Kogen in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
SIGHTRON JAPAN will set up a booth and host a workshop to master the assembly and operation of their "NEWTONY" reflecting astronomical telescopes. Participants can also experience optical products like binoculars firsthand. Additionally, free solar observation using Hα solar telescopes will be conducted during the day, and free stargazing sessions using astronomical telescopes will be held at night.
Star Camp is an auto camping event organized by Mitsubishi Motors, which started in 1991. The event, held at a campsite, offers various contents such as off-road test rides, outdoor cooking, crafting workshops, bonfires, and music live performances. This year's live guest is Chihose Moto.
The event is application-based, with the application period ending on April 20 (Mon) at 17:00. Please apply from the event website below.
*If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
*Only Mitsubishi car owners who participate with a Mitsubishi car on the day of the event are eligible.
"Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen" Application Website: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/carlife/star-camp/fumotoppara.html
■Event Overview
"Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen"
Organizer: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Venue: Asagiri Kogen "Fumotoppara" Campsite, 156 Fumoto, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture 418-0109
Dates: May 29 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Participation Method: Application-based. Please apply from the event website below. If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. Only Mitsubishi car owners who participate with a Mitsubishi car on the day of the event are eligible.
"Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen" Website: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/carlife/star-camp/index.html
SIGHTRON JAPAN Booth Exhibition Contents (Planned)
■Workshop: Assembly & operation training for "NEWTONY" reflecting astronomical telescopes
Paid (5,000 JPY including tax and astronomical telescope). On-site registration, first-come, first-served.
■Solar Observation Session: Solar observation using Hα solar telescopes.
Free. Open to everyone. (Cancelled in case of bad weather).
■Stargazing Session: Stargazing using astronomical telescopes and binoculars.
Free. Open to everyone. (Cancelled in case of bad weather).
■Product Display: SIGHTRON JAPAN will display astronomical telescopes, binoculars, and other products it handles.
*SIGHTRON JAPAN cannot answer inquiries regarding this event. Please understand.
About SIGHTRON JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Established in 1961 as a specialized trading company dealing in optical products such as binoculars. Currently, in addition to manufacturing and selling optical equipment such as binoculars, astronomical telescopes, and filters, it also handles general agency operations in Japan for overseas interchangeable lens brands and world-leading astronomical telescope manufacturers. It also cooperates with companies and local governments for stargazing events.
https://www.sightron.co.jp
SIGHTRON JAPAN will set up a booth and host a workshop to master the assembly and operation of their "NEWTONY" reflecting astronomical telescopes. Participants can also experience optical products like binoculars firsthand. Additionally, free solar observation using Hα solar telescopes will be conducted during the day, and free stargazing sessions using astronomical telescopes will be held at night.
Star Camp is an auto camping event organized by Mitsubishi Motors, which started in 1991. The event, held at a campsite, offers various contents such as off-road test rides, outdoor cooking, crafting workshops, bonfires, and music live performances. This year's live guest is Chihose Moto.
The event is application-based, with the application period ending on April 20 (Mon) at 17:00. Please apply from the event website below.
*If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
*Only Mitsubishi car owners who participate with a Mitsubishi car on the day of the event are eligible.
"Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen" Application Website: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/carlife/star-camp/fumotoppara.html
■Event Overview
"Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen"
Organizer: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Venue: Asagiri Kogen "Fumotoppara" Campsite, 156 Fumoto, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture 418-0109
Dates: May 29 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
Participation Method: Application-based. Please apply from the event website below. If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. Only Mitsubishi car owners who participate with a Mitsubishi car on the day of the event are eligible.
"Star Camp 2026 in Asagiri Kogen" Website: https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/carlife/star-camp/index.html
SIGHTRON JAPAN Booth Exhibition Contents (Planned)
■Workshop: Assembly & operation training for "NEWTONY" reflecting astronomical telescopes
Paid (5,000 JPY including tax and astronomical telescope). On-site registration, first-come, first-served.
■Solar Observation Session: Solar observation using Hα solar telescopes.
Free. Open to everyone. (Cancelled in case of bad weather).
■Stargazing Session: Stargazing using astronomical telescopes and binoculars.
Free. Open to everyone. (Cancelled in case of bad weather).
■Product Display: SIGHTRON JAPAN will display astronomical telescopes, binoculars, and other products it handles.
*SIGHTRON JAPAN cannot answer inquiries regarding this event. Please understand.
About SIGHTRON JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Established in 1961 as a specialized trading company dealing in optical products such as binoculars. Currently, in addition to manufacturing and selling optical equipment such as binoculars, astronomical telescopes, and filters, it also handles general agency operations in Japan for overseas interchangeable lens brands and world-leading astronomical telescope manufacturers. It also cooperates with companies and local governments for stargazing events.
https://www.sightron.co.jp