Hey there!!
It’s Mai!
Asai-san, the bundle of energy here at Circles, has just announced the content for our 18th Anniversary Party! I’m so excited I can hardly stand it!
To celebrate this anniversary, two brands will be holding POP UP STOREs!
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS is a T-shirt label that started with the goal of turning merchandise for non-existent bands into real products. Nowadays, they’ve gone beyond "non-existent" to collaborate with all sorts of musicians, artists, and apparel brands. Their products are so unique that they’re sure to leave a lasting impression on you. And the man behind it all, Mr. Tomoo Watanabe, a.k.a. Nabe-san, always lends us his support whenever our anniversary rolls around. Of course, he’ll be here in person for the POP UP STORE, too!
Nabe-san says he’ll be in Nagoya the day before the anniversary party, so he’s actually going to kick off his POP UP STORE on Friday the 29th! Feel free to stop by after work—let’s enjoy the pre-party together!
tade qui
There’s a Japanese proverb: "Tade kuu mushi mo suki zuki" (There are insects that eat knotweed, and even then, it's a matter of taste).
The knotweed plant is bitter and spicy, yet some bugs actually prefer to eat it. It means that everyone has their own unique tastes and preferences.
tade qui is a brand that makes bikepacking bags for those "quirky" types of cyclists. Many of you might already know them from their previous pop-ups at Circles, but the man behind the brand—Mr. Hosokawa, who handles everything from production and sales to the fun stuff—is truly the definition of a "quirky" enthusiast. Every fabric and pattern is filled with incredible attention to detail. If you find something that clicks, it’s destiny—come and check out the items that speak to your own unique tastes! Mr. Hosokawa will also be at the shop in person!♪
POP UP STORE Schedule
Friday the 29th: Anniversary Eve! (@Circles) Starts at 14:00
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS
Saturday the 30th (@Anniversary Party Venue) 18:00–23:00
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS & tade qui
Sunday, December 1st: Circles’ Birthday! (@Circles) 10:00–19:00
TACOMA FUJI RECORDS & tade qui
In addition to our 18th Anniversary Special items, we’ll have a full lineup of popular products from each brand. Please make sure to come by Circles and the anniversary party over these three days!
...Hm? 18th Anniversary special items...??
That’s right! Of course, we’ve prepared something special for our 18th anniversary this year too!!!
I’m sorry for being a tease, but I really like to build the anticipation! So, I’ll be sharing more about the items that will make the anniversary celebration even more fun in a later post♪
Passing the baton to Yanakku-san! (Look forward to the next blog post! ＾＾)