Defender at the Club

Embrace the impossible and experience true tough luxury as Defender partners with the Club for an exclusive month of Member-only experiences.

Throughout May and June, enjoy a variety of special activities, including test drives of the latest models, a chauffeured shuttle service, exciting giveaways and a workshop with pro rugby players.

Vehicle Display

The new Defender OCTA, the most powerful, most capable Defender ever made, will be on display exclusively at the Club, fresh from making its Japan debut.

Details:

• May 16–25
• Model on display: Defender OCTA
• Location: Main Entrance 1F

Defender Urban Shuttle Service

Just as capable in the city as it is in the desert, a Defender 110 and driver will be available to shuttle adult Members between the Club and any Tokyo location within a 10km radius.

Details:

• May 26–Jun 8, 11:30am–7:30pm
• Club 1F Entrance
• To use the service, simply check the 1F Entrance or with the Club entry ambassador. Please note that reservations are not available, and the service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Test-Drive Experience

Embrace the Impossible, and experience Defender's breadth of capability on an extended urban test drive with a dedicated Defender instructor. The new Defender OCTA, the most powerful Defender ever created and with even more visual appeal and capability, will be available exclusively for Members to test-drive ahead of its public release.

The Defender 110 D350, with its new more powerful diesel engine and seating for up to seven, will also be available to test-drive.

All Members applying for a Defender test-drive or utilizing the Defender shuttle service will receive a unique Defender-branded flask to keep your beverage hot or cold wherever your adventure may take you.

Details:

• May 31, June 1, 7, 8; 9am–5pm
• Models available: Defender OCTA and Defender 110 D350
• Sign up for your test-drive here

Prize Drawing: Luxury Overnight Stay

Members who apply for a Defender test-drive will be entered into a prize drawing to win a luxury overnight stay for two people at the Hotel Indigo in Karuizawa.

Prize winners will also be provided with a Defender for the duration of their stay.

Bookings are subject to hotel availability.

Kids' Rugby Workshop

As a global partner of the Rugby World Cup, Defender is a passionate supporter of rugby at every level, from the international stage to local community clubs. 

To introduce rugby to a new audience and further boost young fans' enthusiasm for the game, Defender and the Club will be holding a series of rugby workshops for kids at the Gymnasium.

These sessions will be run by professional rugby players, all of whom are friends of the Defender brand. All workshops will consist of simple but fun training drills followed by a few games of touch rugby with the pros. There will also be an autograph and photo session with the professional players at the end of the day. 

Details:

• May 25
• Session 1: 3:30–4pm (ages 8–12)
• Session 2: 4–4:30pm (ages 13–19)  
• Meet & Greet: 4:30–5pm (all ages)
• Sign up here

Special Member Pricing & Finance Programs

For a strictly limited period, Members are eligible to purchase Defender models at a special purchase price—a 5 percent reduction on the regular recommended retailer price.

Members are also eligible to apply for an exclusive Member-only finance rate of 1.49 percent.

• Special pricing is valid on all orders for Defender models from Tokyo American Club Members placed from April 1 to July 31, 2025.
• Special pricing is not applicable for the Defender OCTA.
• Available on the 3-year Smart Ownership loan product only. Terms and conditions apply.
• Contact your nearest retailer and show your Member card to redeem this offer.

OCTA Driving Experience in Karuizawa

Defender OCTA was designed for ultimate off-road performance, with its raised ride height and increased wheel articulation.

To allow you to experience OCTA's capability to the full, Defender will be holding a unique high-speed off-road test drive experience with OCTA at Japan's only off-road race track, the Asama Circuit in Gunma Prefecture.

Our fully trained instructors will be on hand to ensure that you can experience OCTA's performance to the full.

Places are strictly limited, so if you are interested in participating, please sign up here.

• Jun 11–16
• Asama Circuit, Gunma Prefecture
• Sign up here

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