I recently watched a TV program about a girls' water polo team. It told the story of how they built the strongest team under a drill sergeant-style coach.
As someone who did nothing but sports as a student, I found myself hooked! I was touched by the way the students communicated with their strict coach with honest eyes, struggling every day to figure out how to build a strong team, and by the coach’s guidance, in which you could really feel the "love."
Anyway, enough with the sports talk; let's get to the main topic.
What is a messenger?
Messenger services originated in large cities like New York and San Francisco around 1950 in the United States, utilizing bicycles for delivery.
The advantage of using a messenger, especially in urban areas, is that bicycles are nimble, allowing for quick, same-day delivery. While standard courier services involve a process of pickup, sorting, and delivery, the biggest strength of a messenger is the ability to perform the shortest possible route from pickup to delivery! It’s also environmentally friendly, as there are no exhaust emissions, making it a convenient service for people who are always pressed for time.
Daisy Messenger is here in Nagoya
We have people performing this role here in Nagoya as well. The only group operating in Nagoya City is Daisy Messenger, located in Shinsakae, Naka Ward.
Every day, they listen to orders from clients, pedal their bikes, and finish their deliveries on the same day.
In fact, I also wear the Daisy Messenger jersey a few times a month and ride through the streets of Nagoya. On one delivery, I took the Shinkansen from Nagoya Station to a company in Osaka to pick up documents, took the Shinkansen back to Nagoya, and then delivered them by bike to the client’s office—a service sometimes called "hand carrying." That's right, messengers can deliver anywhere in the country!
In addition to daily delivery tasks, Daisy Messenger also offers mobile bicycle repair. And they do it by bike!
We at Circles also handle a lot of bicycle repairs every day, but because the number of bike shops in the city has decreased so drastically, we can't offer mobile repairs and only handle them in-store. However, Daisy Messenger covers the city center, including Sakae, Marunouchi, and the Nagoya Station area for mobile repairs, so if you're in trouble, why not give them a try?
It's a service we've been offering for a while, but with the cooperation of Daisy Messenger, we provide a delivery service for web shop orders limited to Nagoya City. The shipping fee is a flat 800 yen, and a messenger will carry anything from a single tube to a bicycle frame by bike.
If the delivery destination is a home or office in Nagoya, messenger delivery is superior even if you just compare the service content!
You can get same-day delivery, specify a time, and even choose to have it left at your door.
And all by bike!
The number of people using bicycles in Nagoya has been increasing year by year. Since a bicycle is a tool used for transportation, it is an unavoidable fact that some kind of trouble will occur while riding. You might encounter unexpected issues like a flat tire or a broken chain. In such cases, don't hesitate to call Daisy Messenger, and they will come to your rescue with a single phone call, so rest assured!
Also, as Circles and Daisy Messenger work hand-in-hand, they are deeply involved with our fully operational WEB SHOP, so I would be very happy if our customers in Nagoya City would make use of our "local delivery" service!
So, when should you use the messenger service?
For example:
・When you get a flat tire on your commute, purchase a tube so you can fix it and ride home!
・Even if it’s not urgent, you can get bike maintenance parts like cleaner delivered on the same day if you choose to have it left at your door!
・If you're coming home late from work, you can specify a time to have outdoor gear delivered while your family is home so you can enjoy the weekend!
Messengers will promptly deliver these common, everyday requests to your door!
Daisy Messenger Service (Nagoya City Only)
When using the web shop, please select Messenger Delivery in the shipping method at checkout. Please note that due to system limitations, this option can be selected even for orders from within Aichi Prefecture, but this service is limited to Nagoya City.
Also, if you can fill in your preferred delivery date and time in the remarks column, it will help us deliver more smoothly, so your cooperation is appreciated.
※ Deliveries are accepted Monday–Friday, 11:00–17:00, and Saturday, 12:00–17:00. Daisy Messenger is closed on Sundays, so no deliveries are made on that day.
※ Orders for same-day delivery must be received by 3:00 PM; orders after that will be delivered the following day.
※ We will try to accommodate time requests up until 17:00, but please understand that we may not always be able to meet them.
※ If you are not present, items will be left in your mailbox. For larger items that don't fit, we will re-deliver for a fee of 500 yen. We also accept deliveries to workplaces and companies.
※ Please note that this service is excluded from the free shipping offer for purchases over ¥10,000.
In closing
At Circles, to help get back to normal life and stop the spread of infection, we have decided to switch to an appointment-only system. Please cooperate so we can all go riding together with smiles again. There is a blog post with more details, so please check that out.
Please call for appointments at
052-331-3232
Thank you.
View the blog post regarding business operations
Note that we will continue to handle standard bicycle repairs on the spot as much as possible. Since we are currently seeing many customers for repairs, please understand that depending on the situation, we may have to keep your bike and have you pick it up another day.
Additionally, our web shop is open 24/7, so please feel free to use it if you only need to make a purchase. We are happy to answer any questions regarding products, repairs, or anything else about bicycles via phone, email, or DM, so please don't hesitate to reach out.