A point rally touring the streets of Nagoya and a flower-viewing ride to see the four-season cherry blossoms in Obara are definitely charming cycling events, but as part of our 16th-anniversary celebration, we’re also welcoming some big guests to host a POP-UP STORE at our base, the Circles storefront!
We've gathered a truly colorful group of people for this event!
The dates for the POP-UP STOREs are the same for all brands: Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th. They will be held at the 1F Pit Room and 2F Tailored!
So, let us introduce this lively crew once again!
(Some of you might think they look a bit intimidating, but please rest assured—they are all friendly, kind people who absolutely love cycling and outdoor activities.)
1F Pit Room
【RawLow Mountain Works】
Dates: Dec 3rd (Sat), Dec 4th (Sun)
Time: 3rd / 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 4th / 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
RawLow Mountain Works is a bag manufacturer founded by two designers who love every type of outdoor activity, from cycling and hiking to packrafting and skiing, and who pour their wealth of experience into product development. The resulting products are perfect for a wide range of outdoor scenes. Come check out their full lineup!
During the event, Ryotaro Taniguchi—a designer, the "face" of RawLow Mountain Works, and a bit of a cult idol in the scene—will be there to listen to your concerns, explain the products, and offer expert advice on the pros and cons of using them in the field! You might even get to hear some behind-the-scenes stories about the product development!
And! We’ll be unveiling the new RASCAL, which is currently the talk of the town on social media! It’s still in the prototype stage, but you’ll be able to see the general overview and try one on for fit!
【WELLDONE Custom Frame Bag Order Event】
Dates: Dec 3rd (Sat), Dec 4th (Sun)
Time: 3rd / 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 4th / 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welldone started with cycle caps and now even produces handmade hiking bags. The man behind it, Takashi "Inocchi" Inoue, will be holding an order event for custom handmade frame bags designed to fit your bike perfectly. If you've ever had trouble finding a bag that fits a small frame, or wanted one for a frame with an unusual shape, Inocchi is here to handle your requests!
This is your chance to finally get the frame bag you’ve been dreaming of! Don't miss out!
As a user of one of these bags myself, I highly recommend them!
2F Tailored
【TACOMA FUJI RECORDS】
Dates: Dec 3rd (Sat), Dec 4th (Sun)
Time: 3rd / 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 4th / 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
A POP-UP STORE for TACOMA FUJI RECORDS, a T-shirt label that started with the goal of turning "merchandise for imaginary bands" into real products. Based in Tokyo, they work with artists and designers from Japan and abroad to create artwork that includes backstories and profiles for musicians who don't actually exist. In recent years, their range of activities and products has expanded significantly—from releasing T-shirts to collaborating with apparel brands and creating beer bar merchandise—operating borderlessly in the space between fashion, culture, and "everyday life." Tomoro Watanabe, the head of the label, will also be at the Circles storefront to welcome everyone.
In addition, for this POP-UP STORE, we’ll have not only their currently released items but also some special items making their debut that day, so stay tuned!
【HAPPY OUR】
Dates: Dec 3rd (Sat), Dec 4th (Sun)
Time: 3rd / 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 4th / 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
A POP-UP STORE for HAPPY OUR, a laid-back garage brand founded in Nagoya and based in Maebashi, Gunma. UKI Watanabe, a product of Tokyo's downtown "senbero" (cheap and cheerful drinking) scene, is bringing his creations—items that are "not strictly necessary, but nice to have"—back to Nagoya. Their signature item, the Beer Sacoche, is exactly what it sounds like: a bag designed to hold a bottle or can of beer around your neck. Whether or not you really "need" one is up to you, but I’m definitely not the only one who sees people wearing them all the time.
And for this event, they've prepared an exclusive colorway for the Beer Sacoche! It’s a great color combo, and we expect it to be a big hit!
Each of these brands has prepared so many wonderful items, but more than that, the people behind them have such incredibly unique personalities!!! Just be warned—once they start talking, the products themselves might get completely sidelined!
So! We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Thank you very much.
