Shipping Deadlines from Japan Post

hello everyone, I just got an email from Japan Post updating the shipping deadlines for Christmas mail. Here's the link: Japan Post

My main destinations are the US and Australia. I thought it was noteworthy that shipping to Canada closes off earlier.

USA - Airmail - 12/9 or SAL 12/1
Canada - Airmail 12/5 or SAL 12/2

Australia - Airmail 12/14 or SAL 12/2
New Zealand - Airmail 12/12 or SAL 12/7

Also did you know you are able to send Japanese New Year's cards overseas (prepaid nenga-jo from the post office) Just affix an extra 20 yen stamp and write AIRMAIL on it. I did it last year and they all got through, this year Japan Post is promoting it.

How are your year-end sales going? I've had a slow yet steady year in my shop. I'm over the 500 sale mark now. Facebook and my blog continue to be the main sources of traffic. It's been a rough year in so many respects. I had a break after the Tohoku Earthquake even though I wasn't affected directly. I hope everyone in the team is doing OK now.

Happy Holidays : Merry Christmas : Peace and Prosperity for the New Year

Jacqui
Mee a Bee

TOKYO MEET-UP

Hi everyone,
I recently posted on the Etsy forum about the possibility of meeting up with Tokyo area Etsy makers. If you are in the Tokyo area (or close by), let's get together for coffee. It would be great to meet some like-minded makers here in Tokyo.

I am a jewellery designer but have an interest in all crafts.
In the future, I am keen to organise some sales events for Tokyo area sellers as well as a Tohoku fundraiser. I'm also keen to find some Etsy makers who I can shop from locally too;-)

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Victoria

(bikudesigns)

November special offer at AKJapan

November is my birthday month, so in celebration I am offering 45% off all items in AKJapan. Just use this coupon code at the checkout: AKB45.

鎌んどいち場 Kamandoichiba

hello,
i am going to sell my towels and blankets @ Kamandoichiba on 22nd october.
the event will have workshops, foods, music, dance and etc...
hope to see you guys!

place: kaihin park @ yuigahama beach, kamakura
date: october 22nd
time:9am -4pm

Inokashira Koen ART*MRT

Hi everyone,
I went to Inokashira Park in Kichijoji, Tokyo this afternoon and spent time looking around the ART*MRT market. It's full of interesting handmade jewellery, art, accessories, pottery, glassware etc (not too different from what you can buy on Etsy).

I was wondering if anyone has any information about how to reserve a stall at this market. I heard from one stallholder that you pay around 12,000 yen for the year, but not sure how to go about applying.

Please email at biku_chan@hotmail.com if you have any info.

Thanks very much!

Victoria

アートの畑＠ISETAN

hi!
hows your summer going?
mine is hot and humid and i hate it!

im having a lazy summer but i am doing a show right now.
アートの畑＠ISETAN

im show casing and selling my embroidery piece, posters, and towels.
If you are in shinjyuku area, please stop by!

夏暑いですね。
海のそばに住んでいますが、日本の夏の湿気がにがてなので引きこもり度がましてます。
でも今新宿ISETANでアートの畑というイベントに参加しています。
いろんなアーティストの方達が参加していて、私もタオル等を販売しています。
来週の月曜日までやっているので是非来て下さい。
私は月曜の午後に会場にいってます。

Looking for guest bloggers

I am looking for a few bloggers to write a post either as a tutorial or with some tips of the trade for a blog 'festival' for the whole of September. Participants will get 5 days free advertising on the sidebar of my blog plus exposure to lots of potential new customers, always handy on the run up to Christmas!

If you are interested and would like to know more please drop me a line at jojoebi.designs 'at' gmail 'dot' com

Japan Quake appeal

I hope everyone is safe and that they have managed to contact loved ones.
I am organising a fund raising auction and raffle, it would be great if you could get involved one way or another, all the details are on my blog HERE.

stay safe,

jo

Kawaii goods from Etsy Japan Team

There are plenty of Kawaii goods in the shops of Etsy Japan team.
These are very few from them, though.
Click on the photos to go to the shop!                                                    

                                                         

Small space.

Out of a general curiosity, how do people on the Japan team deal with small (studio) spaces?

Post a comment or link me to images of your studio, please.

Stripey Stripes - paintings, prints and other things

Just looking around at stripes.

@ ykaihori

@ Japonpon

@ Lady Konnyaku

@ Kushun 55

@ From my atelier

@ togei

@ AKjapan