Yes! I have a new shop now :)

Thursday 23 July 2009

I mentioned casually about my new shop in the previous post, but yes I have one called "UGUISU"! Thank you for those who have made visits! Above photos are some of the things I have put up in my online store, I am selling Japanese goodies such as Japanese interior/home magazines, craft books, stationery including popular masking tapes, linen kitchen towels, etc. Magazines are really popular and some have already gone but I'm getting some more up soon. Also I am waiting for LOTS more lovely stuff to arrive, so I will let you know when they are ready in my shop.

"UGUISU", pronounced like "oo + goo + eee + sue" in English way, is a name of the bird, translated to "Japanese Bush Warbler" or "Nightingale". It has a really distinctive singing call and we start to hear it in early spring (a lot more heard than seen), it's often thought as the sign of spring. I chose this name thinking it would be perfect for a great new start, of my new shop! (In Japan Spring is the start of a new school and business year!)

If you want to hear how UGUISU sings, here it is!
うぐいすは「ホーホケキョ」と　なきます。

You can order via email if you prefer that way, or any questions, feedbacks, or requests are always welcome ;)
Thank you!

15 comments

o l y23 July 2009 at 9:11 pm
dear hiki,
hello ! i can't wait for your next update of your lovely online shop ! :)
georgina23 July 2009 at 10:30 pm
Ooh La La! What lovely things... I think a set of that black masking tape has my name on it, but might wait until you have more magazines in stock.
Also, can you describe/translate for me the word 'zakka'. I have seen it used before, but would love for you to clarify.
Cheers.
Jen Laceda | Milk Guides23 July 2009 at 11:31 pm
Hiki, Congratulations on your new shop! How very exciting!!! I will be checking in on your shop as well! Congrats, congrats again! Let's pop the champagne open!
alexandria24 July 2009 at 2:19 am
It looks wonderful...congratulations!
Maia24 July 2009 at 3:13 am
How DELIGHTFUL! I will definitely be visiting!
yasu24 July 2009 at 5:47 am
congrats! やっぱり日本の雑誌が一番：）
kristina - no penny for them24 July 2009 at 6:03 am
that's a lovely, lovely shop you have! :)
mizu designs24 July 2009 at 6:48 am
Hiki-san, your shop is so popular that every magazine I wanted to buy was sold out! Congratulations.
hiki24 July 2009 at 9:15 am
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR LOVELY COMMENTS!!
It's really encouraging and I'm so grateful!

mizu designs - sorry about the sold out, I will be adding more magazines soon!

georgina - "zakka" literally means "many things" but is used as a term to describe things for improving home/interior, fashion accessory and often stationery is included. Zakka means all the goodies we love!
Make it Easy24 July 2009 at 11:30 am
i look forward to purchasing from your wonderful offerings form japan :-)
i bet that bird has magic powers!
Marion24 July 2009 at 5:02 pm
I'm going to get some stuff from your shop soon... SO good selection.
Could you tell me where is the museum you've been to ? You know, the one that we could see on the Atticus Jackson's picture on my blog... Dying to know. merci merci !
Mary24 July 2009 at 8:53 pm
very cool shop hiki! i've just had a quick look at it but shall take a closer look soon :)
hiki24 July 2009 at 9:13 pm
Hey Aron,
I look forward to sending you stuff from my shop! yay! yea, hope that bird brings me magic powers ;)

Bonsoir Marion,
Oh i'm so glad you like what i'm putting up in my shop! yes that museum is in Kanazawa city which is about an hour flight from tokyo. I've posted about it here so you can have a look : http://jollygoo.blogspot.com/2009/06/trip-to-kanazawa-03-21st-century-museum.html

Hi Mary,
thank you so much for taking your time to visit my shop! i will try to make it look better, so please do come back :)
Baron's Life26 July 2009 at 6:31 am
Congratulations on your new store and best of luck
Ulrika29 July 2009 at 3:37 am
Hey, good luck with the shop, it looks wonderful!!