On Saturday, February 17th, we will be hosting staff members from Yamatomichi for a pop-up shop, an HLC Introduction to Hiking seminar, and a social gathering.
Please check the details for each event and be sure to stop by.
POP UP SHOP
Venue: Circles 2F Tailored
Date: Saturday, February 17th
Hours: All day / 10:00–19:00※ While the POP UP SHOP will be open all day, Circles staff only will be available to assist from the start of the UL Hiking Introduction Seminar at 4:00 PM.
※ The product lineup is scheduled to include the ONE, THREE, 5-Pocket Pants, UL All-weather Pants, Alpha Vest, 100% Merino series, DF Mesh Merino series, Merino Knit Cap, and more.
In addition to the products we normally stock at Circles, we will also be featuring items that have sold out in-store or were not previously available. Yamatomichi staff will be on hand to provide product explanations and customer service directly.
Yamatomichi HLC UL Hiking Introduction Seminar
Venue: EARLY BIRDS BREAKFAST
Date: Saturday, February 17th
Start: 16:00
End: 19:30
Capacity: 10 people (minimum of 5 required)
Participation Fee: 2,000 yen
Target Audience: Those with mountaineering/hiking experience who are interested in UL hiking and HLC activities
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 15th
We are excited to host Yamatomichi staff for our first-ever "UL Hiking Introduction Seminar" at Circles, where you can learn the basics, appeal, and methodology of practicing UL hiking. Led by Yamatomichi's Mr. Kimura, this classroom-style seminar will guide you through creating a gear list for the items you bring, teaching you how to choose the right gear and helping you understand the steps and key points to transitioning to UL equipment. The session will also cover UL gear such as shelters and stoves, as well as packing techniques, offering a comprehensive look at UL hiking from various angles.
Yamatomichi Social Gathering
Yamatomichi Social Gathering
Date: Saturday, February 17th
Time: 19:30–21:00
Venue: EARLY BIRDS BREAKFAST
Capacity: 30 people
Target Audience: Those interested in Yamatomichi products and who enjoy outdoor activities
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 15th
Participation Fee: 2,000 yen / Includes 1 drink + 1 plate
(Curry rice will also be available for purchase at ¥800 via cash-on-delivery.)Food Provided by: Spice Hour
In the evening, we will host a social gathering with Yamatomichi staff. Attendees will include Mr. Kimura from Yamatomichi HLC Sales, Mr. Yamamoto from the Kyoto store, and the company founder, Mr. Natsume. We invite you to enjoy a casual conversation over delicious food, discussing everything from Yamatomichi products to mountaineering, other outdoor activities, and daily life.
Food will be provided by SpiceHour, a creative spice curry shop known for their weekend pop-ups at EARLY BIRDS and other events, who will be preparing a special plate for this evening. You will also be able to try their signature spice curry. Please note that drink options will be limited to beer and soft drinks.
You might just get to hear stories you wouldn't hear in the shop or during the UL Hiking Introduction Seminar. If you're interested, please join us! It's sure to be a fun night!
It will be an entire day dedicated to Yamatomichi, so please come and join us!