The footsteps of spring, talk of places to stay and pop-ups

One by one again this year.
Calmly, but steadily.
That's how the year started.

It's still cold, but the sunshine is definitely a sign of spring.
Yes, this is what the beginning of spring was like.

I was in Bali this time last year,
This year, I've been able to really feel the beginning of spring in Japan.

"Ahh, it's cold!" he muttered,

Huh? The plum blossoms are starting to bloom here and there.
The cherry blossom buds are swelling.
The days are getting a little longer every day and the light is brighter.

Being able to delicately feel the footsteps of spring makes me feel like I'm in Japan in my heart.

⬆︎The wintersweet has started to bloom. What a beautiful yellow.

At the same time...that means spring is coming!
Wow, I wonder if I'll make it in time.
These days, I'm feeling excited and buzzing as I think about new spring products and adjust the dates for this year's pop-up.

⬆︎We are currently planning new products and new colors. I will write more details later!

As I wrote in my last blog , this year's theme is "nurturing places."

AMONG does not have a permanent store (at least for now!), so pop-ups serve as the store.

There you can of course actually pick up and try out AMONG items before purchasing.

I am always encouraged by seeing them excited and happy as they hold in their hands the products they have created through trial and error!

It is a place for such shops, but it is also a place for everyone to gather.

It's not just a place to buy things,
A place to relax and get on with your daily life.

I wrote about "bases" in my last blog , and I've come to feel this way again.

Things that have been on my mind lately, things about work and home, things that are bothering me, delicious restaurants, and things that happened while traveling.

I hope that this short conversation will help you recharge your batteries and get you back on track with your daily life.

The messages attached to the items are written with the hope that they will help you recharge your energy.

With this in mind, we will be holding our first pop-up of the year.

Date and time: January 18th (Sun) 12:00-17:00 OLD NEW MARKET
access: 2-2-1 Muromachi, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Coredo Muromachi Nakadori (1 minute from the A6 exit of Mitsukoshimae Station on the Ginza Line)
Access here!

AMONG is number 52, on the YUITO and Fukutoku Shrine side!

As a special gift with your purchase, we have prepared a small gift featuring AMONG textiles.

Can you tell which textile is which?

I'll give it to you with a rubber band attached.
You can use it as a hair accessory, or remove the elastic and make it into a cute brooch.

Each one has a message attached, so please draw one like a fortune slip while asking yourself, "What message is perfect for me this year?" and take it home.

I would be happy if you could keep it close to you like a talisman.

Click here for the pop-up schedule from January 18th onwards.

We are currently in the midst of making adjustments.
We will let you know as soon as we have more information.

I look forward to meeting you. (Kurisawa)