
With the long New Year's holiday now over, I'm sure many of you have returned to work today.
I'm sure some of you have completely lost track of what day of the week it is, right?
Having worked in the service industry for a long time, there were many times I couldn't tell what day it was. However, since I commute by bike, I've started to instinctively notice whether it's a weekday or a holiday based on the feel of the city. Commuting by bike is particularly tough right now because of the severe cold, so choosing warm apparel is essential. And if you prioritize warmth too much, you’ll end up wearing too many layers, making it heavy and difficult to move in, or causing you to overheat and feel uncomfortable instead. Today, I’d like to introduce a mid-layer that is both lightweight and warm, and designed to prevent overheating!

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The PATAGONIA R2 Jacket is an item that is incredibly useful not only as an outer layer but also as a mid-layer to wear under a shell during this extremely cold time of year. The Polartec Thermal Pro material, which runs through the sleeves, sides, and waist, boasts a silky touch, exceptional breathability, and outstanding heat retention, promising comfort from everyday life to cycling situations. Plus, its refined, brushed look and ability to pack down compactly are a nice bonus.
This item is part of our "Diggin’ the Circle" collection, and you can purchase it for 30% off—down from the regular price of ¥23,760 to just ¥16,630—so be sure to get yours soon!
In the "Diggin’ the Circle" section we recently added to our WebShop, you can "dig" for the wealth of hidden gems we have sleeping here at Circles. We update it periodically and at random, so make sure to check it out regularly!

You can find other Diggin’ the Circle!!! items here!
And finally! Tomorrow is the last day of our New Year's Sale!!
We won't be extending it—truly, tomorrow is your last chance!!!
We will be open during our normal business hours from 10:00 to 20:00, so please be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.




