It has been almost 6 years since Rei Miyoshi passed away.
Rei was a former Circles staff member and a dear friend to us all. We will always remember his friendly smile and the way he looked whenever he was riding his bike.
Even now, he crosses our minds in the fleeting moments of everyday life.
A fixed-gear bike spotted in the city.
The green tires that Rei loved so much.
The scenery that remains unchanged from those days.
We are sure that everyone who knew him is thinking of him in their own way, wherever they may be.
On Saturday, July 25th, at the request of his family, a memorial gathering will be held for Rei.
Because of this, both Circles and Circles Tailored will be temporarily closed.
The venue will be Archipelago in Nagakute City, the place where we gathered for his funeral and third-year memorial service.
It is a special place filled with memories of Rei for his family as well.
Friends from his university days, people who were close to his family, and fellow cyclists.
We would like to help facilitate a time for all of you who shared moments and memories with Rei to meet up after all this time and talk about him together.
This gathering is being held at the request of his family as a place for everyone who had a connection with Rei to come together.
We sincerely apologize, but this event is not open to the general public; it is exclusively for those who had a personal connection with Rei.
REI Memorial Gathering
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Archipelago (Nagakute City) MAP
Drinks and light snacks will be provided at the venue, courtesy of his family.
We are also planning a "BIKE to REI" ride to the venue.
Since it will be the height of summer, we will maintain a comfortable pace and take breaks along the way.
We invite everyone who had a connection to Rei to join us.
We hope the time spent riding your bike to the venue will also become a meaningful moment to remember him by.
To help us track numbers, please register via the form below if you plan to attend.
The deadline is Tuesday, July 7th.
(This is the same form as the ride registration.)
BIKE to REI
Meeting Points
- Circles (Departing at 12:00)
Heiwa Park, Rainbow Tower Square (Departing around 13:00)
(If you wish to join midway, please meet us at Heiwa Park)
We will divide into groups of about 5 people based on the number of participants and head to the venue at a relaxed pace. Each group will be accompanied by a staff member.
Important Notes
- If joining from Circles, please gather by 11:45.
- If you wish to join from Heiwa Park, please arrive at Rainbow Tower Square by around 12:50.
- For safety management, please make sure to register in advance.
- We will provide an update regarding the event status in case of rain.
- We have planned breaks, but please be sure to bring your own hydration, snacks, and take precautions against heatstroke.
- We invite everyone who had a connection to Rei to join us.
- The deadline is Tuesday, July 7th.
Store Operations
Please note that on Saturday, July 25th, both Circles and Circles Tailored will be temporarily closed for the memorial gathering.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We are sure there will be friends we haven't seen in a while.
Laughing and sharing stories about Rei.
We would be happy to spend a day like that with all of you.
Let's hop on our bikes and go pay a visit to Rei.