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Hideaki Kawamura Section Manager: Joined the company in 1996
Favorite Textile
HEATHER Toro 2-Way (Product No.: 82-4829) I'm going to sell it, and sell it, and sell it some more!!
According to Colleagues...
Glasses and sleek hair are his trademarks.
He has an air of elegance and does things at his own pace, which gives people the impression that he has noble or aristocratic ancestry. When things are hectic he actually seems even more relaxed, and starts giving people instructions like a control tower. He's affectionately called "Leader," and his laid-back attitude has some long-time, hard-core fans. He's also very particular about his attire and wears a suit even when traveling on long haul flights. He has surprised the world with his proclamation "I LIKE SUIT.""
#start with beer and finish with beerFavorite Textile
HEATHER Toro 2-Way (Product No.: 82-4829) I'm going to sell it, and sell it, and sell it some more!!
According to Colleagues...
Glasses and sleek hair are his trademarks.
He has an air of elegance and does things at his own pace, which gives people the impression that he has noble or aristocratic ancestry. When things are hectic he actually seems even more relaxed, and starts giving people instructions like a control tower. He's affectionately called "Leader," and his laid-back attitude has some long-time, hard-core fans. He's also very particular about his attire and wears a suit even when traveling on long haul flights. He has surprised the world with his proclamation "I LIKE SUIT.""
#start with beer and finish with beer -
Tomoaki Murakami Sales: Joined the company in 2013
Favorite Textile
DULTY Cupra Satin (Product No.: 82-4625) I can't get enough of its luster and resilience!
According to Colleagues...
His recent hairdo looks like charismatic musician Kenshi Yonezu, and his favorite fruit is, of course, lemons.
Even today, when he sells textiles he still remembers the bitter scent of lemons whose memory will never leave him.
He studied in China for half a year in 2018 and has mastered the language. So, when he wants to say something secret, he does it in Chinese.
#my favorite book is twenty thousand leagues under the sea #i want to be captain nemo #i want to be the five tiger generals of shu #i want to go through hang pass (in seven days) #starts instagram at a snail's paceFavorite Textile
DULTY Cupra Satin (Product No.: 82-4625) I can't get enough of its luster and resilience!
According to Colleagues...
His recent hairdo looks like charismatic musician Kenshi Yonezu, and his favorite fruit is, of course, lemons.
Even today, when he sells textiles he still remembers the bitter scent of lemons whose memory will never leave him.
He studied in China for half a year in 2018 and has mastered the language. So, when he wants to say something secret, he does it in Chinese.
#my favorite book is twenty thousand leagues under the sea #i want to be captain nemo #i want to be the five tiger generals of shu #i want to go through hang pass (in seven days) #starts instagram at a snail's pace -
Akane Yoshino Designer: Joined the company in 2007
Favorite Textile
MI-LIONE Double Cloth (Product No.: 82-5422)
According to Colleagues...
Section 82 is proud to have her as a chief designer, and almost all the section's products are produced by her. She can't help loving textiles, and carefully incorporates narrative qualities into every product, starting with the stage of choosing the yarn. A free-spirited person who doesn't worry about trifles, her cheerful nature means she can get along with anyone, regardless of age or gender. These qualities have earned her a lot of fans both inside and outside the company, and she gets even more cheerful when she drinks—something she likes a lot.
#i'm in charge of sales taglines #a bundle of material desires #guess i do love spongeee after allFavorite Textile
MI-LIONE Double Cloth (Product No.: 82-5422)
According to Colleagues...
Section 82 is proud to have her as a chief designer, and almost all the section's products are produced by her. She can't help loving textiles, and carefully incorporates narrative qualities into every product, starting with the stage of choosing the yarn. A free-spirited person who doesn't worry about trifles, her cheerful nature means she can get along with anyone, regardless of age or gender. These qualities have earned her a lot of fans both inside and outside the company, and she gets even more cheerful when she drinks—something she likes a lot.
#i'm in charge of sales taglines #a bundle of material desires #guess i do love spongeee after all -
Kosei Manabe Sales: Joined the company in 2016
Favorite Textile
DELAVE (Product No.: 82-7736) This is the summer staple! (Manabe loves summer.)
According to Colleagues...
"He doesn't mind being called "Inagaki." A former boxer, he's traded punches with many a tough opponent. Now though, he's unclenched those once-hard fists, and gently handles textiles.
He's been worried about gaining some weight lately, but tells himself "It's better to be burly" —a lie that makes no sense even to him. He sells, and sells, and sells some more— one of Section 82's rising stars!
#with fists #the most important thing #i'm doing manazap #shinkonsan #irasshai #i nailed it againFavorite Textile
DELAVE (Product No.: 82-7736) This is the summer staple! (Manabe loves summer.)
According to Colleagues...
"He doesn't mind being called "Inagaki." A former boxer, he's traded punches with many a tough opponent. Now though, he's unclenched those once-hard fists, and gently handles textiles.
He's been worried about gaining some weight lately, but tells himself "It's better to be burly" —a lie that makes no sense even to him. He sells, and sells, and sells some more— one of Section 82's rising stars!
#with fists #the most important thing #i'm doing manazap #shinkonsan #irasshai #i nailed it again -
Daichi Arai Chief: Joined the company in 2012
Favorite Textile
TECCOT Double Cloth (Product No.: 82-4874)
According to Colleagues...
He loves to be told he's eccentric. He loves clothes, and always has a long list of things he wants to buy.
He often talks to himself. Whenever you think he might be talking to you and actually listen, you'll find he's not saying anything particularly important, but will sometimes catch a glimpse of his darker side.
In general, he's a gentle guy from an arts background who does things very much at his own pace.
#hearty drinker #sakanaction #a peerless lemon lover #butt #i don't toast bread #white bait and scallops #i love spicy food #cooking guyFavorite Textile
TECCOT Double Cloth (Product No.: 82-4874)
According to Colleagues...
He loves to be told he's eccentric. He loves clothes, and always has a long list of things he wants to buy.
He often talks to himself. Whenever you think he might be talking to you and actually listen, you'll find he's not saying anything particularly important, but will sometimes catch a glimpse of his darker side.
In general, he's a gentle guy from an arts background who does things very much at his own pace.
#hearty drinker #sakanaction #a peerless lemon lover #butt #i don't toast bread #white bait and scallops #i love spicy food #cooking guy -
Chika Sakurai Chief: Joined the company in 2011
Favorite Textile
ANASTASIA Milled 2-Way (Product No.: 82-7131) Anastasia Milled: I worked really hard for this product, going to China as often as every couple of months.
According to Colleagues...
She's a fast-moving career woman who's admired by many both inside and outside the company. In charge of everything from purchasing to selling and even training, her work is so outstanding she's even been covered by a trade paper. She might be the person who leads the company and the industry in the future. However, recently she's been concerned about how always being humble both in and outside the company means she doesn't get enough respect from any of her junior colleagues apart from Minamiguchi.
#it'll be good exercise, too #i want to connect with music festival lovers #i want to connect with camping enthusiasts #semba center = takeshita street #finally, a two-man osaka game #chika-san todayFavorite Textile
ANASTASIA Milled 2-Way (Product No.: 82-7131) Anastasia Milled: I worked really hard for this product, going to China as often as every couple of months.
According to Colleagues...
She's a fast-moving career woman who's admired by many both inside and outside the company. In charge of everything from purchasing to selling and even training, her work is so outstanding she's even been covered by a trade paper. She might be the person who leads the company and the industry in the future. However, recently she's been concerned about how always being humble both in and outside the company means she doesn't get enough respect from any of her junior colleagues apart from Minamiguchi.
#it'll be good exercise, too #i want to connect with music festival lovers #i want to connect with camping enthusiasts #semba center = takeshita street #finally, a two-man osaka game #chika-san today -
Asumi Hasegawa Designer: Joined the company in 2015
Favorite Textile
BULKY Jersey (Product No.: 82-4511) I want to put it into mass production asap! (Desperately)
According to Colleagues...
She's a bit easygoing. She's very accurate about her work. She's gotten herself a peaceful life.
She's making plans for her future. Strange teasing annoys her, though. She gives good advice at work. She gets a fixed salary every month.
Her contract means she's coming back to Section 82 in a year :)
#on maternity leave from april #143 cm tall #a pattern wizard #ambassador for tumugitoFavorite Textile
BULKY Jersey (Product No.: 82-4511) I want to put it into mass production asap! (Desperately)
According to Colleagues...
She's a bit easygoing. She's very accurate about her work. She's gotten herself a peaceful life.
She's making plans for her future. Strange teasing annoys her, though. She gives good advice at work. She gets a fixed salary every month.
Her contract means she's coming back to Section 82 in a year :)
#on maternity leave from april #143 cm tall #a pattern wizard #ambassador for tumugito -
Kensuke Ishida Deputy Manager: Joined the company in 2005
Favorite Textile
82-5672
According to Colleagues...
At 193 cm tall and with an overwhelming presence, he's the boss of the Section 82 gang. A keen sportsman, he played basketball in Japan's national team in his college days. He's the strongest of all of us psychologically, and his greatest strength is that he's always cheerful no matter how difficult things are. If he's not interested in something, then he's really not interested, and he passes things he doesn't want to do on to others. However, he has a genius for not offending people even when he does that to them. Lately, he's been spending all weekend practicing on the horizontal bars with his beloved daughter.
#i recently bought a car (a volvo) #rich #small handwriting #i want to connect with ghibli loversFavorite Textile
82-5672
According to Colleagues...
At 193 cm tall and with an overwhelming presence, he's the boss of the Section 82 gang. A keen sportsman, he played basketball in Japan's national team in his college days. He's the strongest of all of us psychologically, and his greatest strength is that he's always cheerful no matter how difficult things are. If he's not interested in something, then he's really not interested, and he passes things he doesn't want to do on to others. However, he has a genius for not offending people even when he does that to them. Lately, he's been spending all weekend practicing on the horizontal bars with his beloved daughter.
#i recently bought a car (a volvo) #rich #small handwriting #i want to connect with ghibli lovers -
Nao Minamiguchi Sales: Joined the company in 2017
Favorite Textile
PULUELA Amundsen (Product No.: 82-4880) Because I'm a girl!
According to Colleagues...
She's asleep. She gets up and eats. She works sometimes while eating. She eats then goes to sleep.
She got braces recently and can't say ""Takisada-Nagoya"" at the moment, so she's currently practicing. She can't even chew her favorite sweets, and has to swallow them whole.
She does detailed work diligently, and is learning a lot about sales and purchasing under Ms. Sakurai.
#cinnamon roll #i watch youtube or the bachelor on my days off #i'm against mildly sweet sweets! #i'm currently trying to shorten the lead timeFavorite Textile
PULUELA Amundsen (Product No.: 82-4880) Because I'm a girl!
According to Colleagues...
She's asleep. She gets up and eats. She works sometimes while eating. She eats then goes to sleep.
She got braces recently and can't say ""Takisada-Nagoya"" at the moment, so she's currently practicing. She can't even chew her favorite sweets, and has to swallow them whole.
She does detailed work diligently, and is learning a lot about sales and purchasing under Ms. Sakurai.
#cinnamon roll #i watch youtube or the bachelor on my days off #i'm against mildly sweet sweets! #i'm currently trying to shorten the lead time -
Masao Nagasaka Sales: Joined the company in 2017
Favorite Textile
Anastasia Double Cloth (Product No.: 82-7158)
According to Colleagues...
He's a young up-and-comer who says he's an all-or-nothing kind of guy, and we're looking forward to seeing his "all" soon.
He recently learnt a good way to use his paid holidays ("yukyu" in Japanese), earning himself the nickname "Yukyuber." With Japan Kanji Aptitude Test Grade 1 under his belt and a fresh-faced look that means his mistakes get forgiven even if people can't tell whether he made them by accident or on purpose, he believes he has nothing to fear. His skin is sometimes smoothly peeled off from too much tanning at the tanning salon. This just makes him even more likeable.
#influenzer #paid holiday #black ball #hsk grade 6Favorite Textile
Anastasia Double Cloth (Product No.: 82-7158)
According to Colleagues...
He's a young up-and-comer who says he's an all-or-nothing kind of guy, and we're looking forward to seeing his "all" soon.
He recently learnt a good way to use his paid holidays ("yukyu" in Japanese), earning himself the nickname "Yukyuber." With Japan Kanji Aptitude Test Grade 1 under his belt and a fresh-faced look that means his mistakes get forgiven even if people can't tell whether he made them by accident or on purpose, he believes he has nothing to fear. His skin is sometimes smoothly peeled off from too much tanning at the tanning salon. This just makes him even more likeable.
#influenzer #paid holiday #black ball #hsk grade 6 -
Emi Nakamura Admin: Joined the company in 2007
Favorite Textile
Everything imported
According to Colleagues...
Our admin leader, she hails from Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture—a place famous for its beautiful nature and delicious kurikinton.
She has a strong sense of responsibility and gets a bit grumpy when the daily report for returned products doesn't come back to her, but she looks cute when she does, so it's alright.
She's a behind-the-scenes ace who leads Section 82 with her vigorous personality.
#please don't forget the daily report for returned products #i prefer white chocolate #i'm not so fond of kurikinton...Favorite Textile
Everything imported
According to Colleagues...
Our admin leader, she hails from Nakatsugawa in Gifu Prefecture—a place famous for its beautiful nature and delicious kurikinton.
She has a strong sense of responsibility and gets a bit grumpy when the daily report for returned products doesn't come back to her, but she looks cute when she does, so it's alright.
She's a behind-the-scenes ace who leads Section 82 with her vigorous personality.
#please don't forget the daily report for returned products #i prefer white chocolate #i'm not so fond of kurikinton... -
Minami Hayashi Admin: Joined the company in 2017
Favorite Textile
The ones with G in their product numbers
According to Colleagues...
She was born in the textile mecca that is Ichinomiya City. She's a person with a particularly strong sense of responsibility, and even though the trains she takes to work often get delayed, she always comes in no matter what it takes.
She has a lot of friends and treasures her boyfriend. But she's a straightforward girl, and when she's in a bad mood, she sometimes ignores people even when they call her.
However, she's a responsible person who remembers what she's told, and someone we can trust to get things done when we leave them to her.
#summer is my favorite season #i get as tanned as i can in summer #whatcha doin?Favorite Textile
The ones with G in their product numbers
According to Colleagues...
She was born in the textile mecca that is Ichinomiya City. She's a person with a particularly strong sense of responsibility, and even though the trains she takes to work often get delayed, she always comes in no matter what it takes.
She has a lot of friends and treasures her boyfriend. But she's a straightforward girl, and when she's in a bad mood, she sometimes ignores people even when they call her.
However, she's a responsible person who remembers what she's told, and someone we can trust to get things done when we leave them to her.
#summer is my favorite season #i get as tanned as i can in summer #whatcha doin? -
Takuya Umemura Operation: Joined the company in 2017
Favorite Textile
Ones that aren't heavy
According to Colleagues...
His nickname is Ume-san. Taking full advantage of his height, he's in charge of inbound and outbound shipments and modification requests for head office.
Although he loves martial arts and looks rather tough, he puts the other section members at ease with his gentle voice.
His favorite fashion brand is Maison Margiela. He's a leader of fashion who wears a different pair of jeans and denim shirt every day.
#is that a provisional product number? #steve jobsFavorite Textile
Ones that aren't heavy
According to Colleagues...
His nickname is Ume-san. Taking full advantage of his height, he's in charge of inbound and outbound shipments and modification requests for head office.
Although he loves martial arts and looks rather tough, he puts the other section members at ease with his gentle voice.
His favorite fashion brand is Maison Margiela. He's a leader of fashion who wears a different pair of jeans and denim shirt every day.
#is that a provisional product number? #steve jobs -
Mitsuki Ishigaki Operation: Joined the company in 2012
Favorite Textile
"Bingata" Traditional dyed textiles that reflect the nature of Okinawa
According to Colleagues...
She has a fairylike voice, and her hobby is playing in a band. She's the drummer, and often has a bad neck from playing energetically—which just makes her even more likeable.
She ships out amazingly beautiful samples and some say she's Section 82's all-time best creator of samples.
#i'm from okinawa #i'm not good with planes #heaping bowlful of riceFavorite Textile
"Bingata" Traditional dyed textiles that reflect the nature of Okinawa
According to Colleagues...
She has a fairylike voice, and her hobby is playing in a band. She's the drummer, and often has a bad neck from playing energetically—which just makes her even more likeable.
She ships out amazingly beautiful samples and some say she's Section 82's all-time best creator of samples.
#i'm from okinawa #i'm not good with planes #heaping bowlful of rice -
Mio Shibata Admin: Joined the company in
Favorite Textile
According to Colleagues...
She's like a gentle big sister, and her cultivated upbringing and personality show in the polite way she talks and deals with people.
She takes a few days off a year no matter what to watch Takarazuka, which she's loved since she was a child.
In order to do that, she comes in earlier in the mornings before and after to get a ton of work dealt with.
#shibata de gozaimasu #moon troupeFavorite Textile
According to Colleagues...
She's like a gentle big sister, and her cultivated upbringing and personality show in the polite way she talks and deals with people.
She takes a few days off a year no matter what to watch Takarazuka, which she's loved since she was a child.
In order to do that, she comes in earlier in the mornings before and after to get a ton of work dealt with.
#shibata de gozaimasu #moon troupe -
Rierissa Nishida Sales: Joined the company in 2019
Favorite Textile
According to Colleagues...
Her father wanted to name her "Rie" and her mother "Risa", so they decided to put the two together and name her "Rierissa!"
Stories about her family are as super-international as she is herself—she's proficient in four languages. She's as super-cheerful as her appearance suggests, but tends to get shy when speaking in front of people, and often says "I'm embarrassed!"
She's just started working in sales and is really striving to do her best in Osaka, working with Ms. Sakurai.
In addition, she's been working hard on managing the section's Instagram page lately.
#pasture ganbatte #i love my same-year colleagues #i'm embarrassed #chika-san today #yogarissa #i want to make ganima_ta popularFavorite Textile
According to Colleagues...
Her father wanted to name her "Rie" and her mother "Risa", so they decided to put the two together and name her "Rierissa!"
Stories about her family are as super-international as she is herself—she's proficient in four languages. She's as super-cheerful as her appearance suggests, but tends to get shy when speaking in front of people, and often says "I'm embarrassed!"
She's just started working in sales and is really striving to do her best in Osaka, working with Ms. Sakurai.
In addition, she's been working hard on managing the section's Instagram page lately.
#pasture ganbatte #i love my same-year colleagues #i'm embarrassed #chika-san today #yogarissa #i want to make ganima_ta popular -
Daisuke Karibe Chief: Joined the company in 2006
Favorite Textile
According to Colleagues...
Although it's hard to imagine from his tough and wild appearance, he's a man with a sensitive nature. For example, he doesn't like metals, and eats curry with a wooden spoon.
He plays an active role in purchasing a wide range of fabrics from synthetics to jerseys, leveraging knowledge about textiles he's gained over the course of a career that's seen its share of ups and downs.
Everyone complains when the office gets buried under piles of reference materials for overseas sales, but he just says "Leave it to me!"" and quietly tidies them all up once a month.
#pay in chinese yuan #ken-chan #ramen #karibeyama
Favorite Textile
According to Colleagues...
Although it's hard to imagine from his tough and wild appearance, he's a man with a sensitive nature. For example, he doesn't like metals, and eats curry with a wooden spoon.
He plays an active role in purchasing a wide range of fabrics from synthetics to jerseys, leveraging knowledge about textiles he's gained over the course of a career that's seen its share of ups and downs.
Everyone complains when the office gets buried under piles of reference materials for overseas sales, but he just says "Leave it to me!"" and quietly tidies them all up once a month.
#pay in chinese yuan #ken-chan #ramen #karibeyama
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Natsuki Kuwahara Operation: Joined the company in 2019
According to Colleagues...
A.k.a. Kuwa-chan, she takes care of a multitude of tasks at lightning speed.
She quietly finishes all her work—updating the website, taking photos, doing quality control, managing data and specification documents, and handling order placement—and leaves work bang on time.
She has a gentle personality, but rumor has it that she has lots of hobbies. Still something of a mystery, she's someone we definitely want to get to know a lot better.
#gamer #i make my own lunchAccording to Colleagues...
A.k.a. Kuwa-chan, she takes care of a multitude of tasks at lightning speed.
She quietly finishes all her work—updating the website, taking photos, doing quality control, managing data and specification documents, and handling order placement—and leaves work bang on time.
She has a gentle personality, but rumor has it that she has lots of hobbies. Still something of a mystery, she's someone we definitely want to get to know a lot better.
#gamer #i make my own lunch