One day story / Small talks from SOU · SOU Producer Takeshi Wakabayashi
“SOU・SOU this and that [46]”
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SOU・SOU is convenient and cute!
Communicating the appeal of "bags"
SOU・SOU Hotei Shop Manager
Keiko Kurosawa
Keiko Kurosawa
"Always Smile Faces"
Many of his fellow staff members have this impression of Kurosawa, Shop Manager of SOU・SOU Hotei.
We want to make bags, furoshiki, Gamaguchi Clasp Purse, and other convenient bags that have been around in Japan for a long time more accessible to everyone.
Every day, we welcome customers from all over the world with Smile Faces.
I want to live in Kyoto for a while
My first encounter with SOU・SOU was through Isemomen Cotton Handkerchief.
It all started when I was looking for cute Handkerchief Era a university student and started shopping at SOU・SOU online shop.
Later, while looking for a job, I suddenly remembered that there was a cute Handkerchief shop in Kyoto and decided to join the company.
Apparently she also had an ulterior motive of wanting to live in Kyoto, a city she had always longed to live in!
Every day is a once in a lifetime experience
When he first became Shop Manager, he says he felt anxious every day.
Despite Kurosawa's concerns, the number of customers from overseas is increasing day by day, and he doesn't even know what the trigger is.
Moreover, almost the majority of customers come to the store looking for "SO-SU-U" items.

Since customers come all the way to the store from far away, they are desperate to make sure they don't run out of stock. They are busy at the store all day, joking with the staff that they are "like members of a sports club!" as they work together.
Looking back on those days, he says, ``Every day was exhausting and difficult, but it was fun and felt like I was growing up again!''
Then, with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the situation changed completely.
The streets of Kyoto were silent, as if time had stopped, and the once bustling store was now deserted.
Even though the past few years have been filled with ups and downs, we have worked hard together with Companions to do what we can at the time.

Because a lot of things happened
I am even more grateful for the once-in-a-lifetime encounters with customers who visit our store.
Favorite items are “practical” and cute accessories
Among SOU・SOU items, my favorites are the `` Arm Cover (arm cover)'' and ``habaki'' (leg warmers).
In particular, Arm Cover is an essential item not only in winter but all year round.
From now on, this is a must-have item to wear as a sunshade on your way to work or even in an air-conditioned store!
And speaking of Kurosawa!
My favorite is the "Kohabaori Eco Bag" which I recommend as a Japanese eco bag.
Not only is it useful, it's also a fun item with a wide variety of Textile and arrangements.
We often introduce recommendations on our staff blogs, so please take a look!
SOU・SOU Hotei Shop Manager Kurosawa's "Multicolored Eco Bag →Click hereFold the hem into third and sew (or roll the hem and sew)

At the end···!
Shop Manager is responsible for steering the day-to-day store operations, which is a blessing in disguise as many customers visit the store.
Kurosawa himself says that he was once treated with love by his seniors at work, but now he is in the opposite position, crying and laughing along with his staff as he interacts with his juniors, and his presence is a reliable and reassuring presence.
For Kurosawa, what is SOU・SOU?
Many unexpected things have happened so far, so the future of SOU・SOU is also unknown...!
However, I think it would be great if more people knew about SOU・SOU.
Kurosawa's voice echoes cheerfully throughout the store today.
We look forward to welcoming customers from all over the world to our stores!
"to be continued"
Well then, See you tomorrow
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2 comments
Whenever I visit the store, Shop Manager Kurosawa always greets me with Smile Faces.
Recently Hotei has been full of customers and we can't get in, and you're going to be a mother soon! Congratulations!
I was surprised by your unexpected reason for joining the company, but please stay with SOU・SOU not just for a little while, but forever! (๑'ᴗ'๑)
chabo
thank you for your comment.
I don't think I would have ever imagined back then that a simple connection would lead to me living in Kansai for over 10 years. I will continue to work hard to make SOU・SOU even more enjoyable for everyone!
Thank you so much again for your kind words!
Although the store can get a bit hectic at times, we hope you will stop by again.