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How would working people play? B-side snapshot of Shibuya PARCO. 〜February edition
Another Side, Another Story

How would working people play? B-side snapshot of Shibuya PARCO.
~February Edition

A menu that is not posted on the wall of a machinuka restaurant may be delicious, a comedian may be better suited for radio than TV, or you may find a small corner of a person you have been reluctant to approach. It is the things that do not usually appear on the surface that hide the true essence of a thing. It has been a year since Shibuya PARCO opened, but I am sure that there are still unknown possibilities lying dormant. The big turret is supported by many tenants, and by extension, by the people who work there. In HOUYHNHNM and GIRL HOUYHNHNM, we will introduce such "people" = store clerks every month. You will surely want to go and meet them ♡.

SIDE-A

Takeshi Ohno / 3F NUBIAN

. Born in 1999. After graduating from high school, he worked at a printing company for two years before changing jobs at Nubian six months ago. His favorite style is black-based coordination, and contrary to his cool social media image, he is actually a friendly and inquisitive person.
Instagram:@jaws_618
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SIDE-B BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE bag for a well-meaning friend .

. Since Valentine's Day is the most popular event in February, you chose the B-side under the theme of gift selection. What made you choose "BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE" this time?

Ohno:I chose this place from a girl's point of view. There is a girl on the same floor who is a good friend of mine , and when I was talking to her about it, I thought this would be a good place. . It is true that you can find something suitable here.

. Then, what item would you choose to give to the child?

Ohno:I often wear black styles, so how about a white handbag...? It is the perfect size to hold a plastic bottle, wallet, and cell phone.

. It's lovely. . It has a zip pocket inside , which is perfect.

Ms. Ohno chose a white bag that will add a touch of color to her spring outfit.
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What was the story of how you got into the store?

Ohno:I originally worked at a printing factory for two years, but a friend of mine took me to "Nubian" with him. I was not interested in fashion at all until then, but when I wandered into "Nubian" six months ago, I was so shocked that I immediately quit my previous company and changed jobs. I have only been with the company for 5 months.

I'm curious about a lot of things right off the bat (laughs). First of all, why do you work for a printing company?

Ohno:. There were times when my family's finances were difficult, so I worked to support them. . When I met "Nubian," my house was somewhat settled, so I quit my job at the printing company and went into apparel.

You weren't interested in clothes at all?

Ohno:I originally played street sports such as skateboarding and BMX, and wore vintage clothes of that genre. I had an easygoing style, thinking that it was cheap and I could just wear it anyway, but when I saw the staff at "Nubian," I thought they were genuinely cool, and I was instantly awakened to the world of fashion.

You said that you carry a book with you during breaks, do you always read when you have time?

Ohno:. I actually started getting into this one about a month ago. I recently read a book called "Wandering Moon," which won the Honya Taisho award, and I'm hooked on it. . I lend and borrow books with my seniors at the store, and read all day long.

You must be the type of person who gets into a lot of things. Are there any other things you have been into?

Ohno:I've been involved in quite a lot of things (laughs). There was a time when I painted, and the longest was with the camera, where I was asked to take pictures on social networking sites, and I also took pictures of my friends' acquaintances' works.

What do you do on your days off now?

Ohno:. I am basically an indoor person, so I read books and watch movies. I just recently moved to a new house, so I sometimes go to IKEA . I have been to about 4 IKEA stores already. I like to look at the different things they sell and the different layouts of the model rooms. And I basically go alone (laughs).

When we sent him the draft questions in advance, he wrote his answers down in a memo.

You never run out of stories. Can I ask you more?

Ohno:Is there anything else... , Oh, I joined a gym! I wanted to lose weight. The reason I did it was because I found it on TikTok.HIRO KURIZUKAHe was originally a businessman who was a little overweight. He used to be an overweight businessman, but after working out every day, he now has a six-pack body and is very muscular. After watching this video yesterday, I wanted to be like him, so I signed up at the gym yesterday.

Yesterday! You are a man of action, aren't you?

Ohno:I'm the type of person who wants to act as soon as I have an idea. I'm going there after this today. I plan to go 5 or 6 times a week. I think the way of training is probably different from sports, so I would like to build my ideal body while learning.

I look forward to seeing you in a few months! Listening to you, my image of Mr. Ohno is gradually changing. . I looked at your Instagram page and thought you were a cool person on your own.

Ohno:I want to look cool in my photos! . But I get that a lot. I have even been told by customers who come to my shop after reading my Instagram that I am a very kind person. I will try to post more smiling pictures from now on.

Nubian

Place: Shibuya PARCO 3F
Phone: 03-6455-1076

ISSEY MIYAKE SHIBUYA

Place: Shibuya PARCO 2F
Phone: 03-5422-3540

INFORMATION

Shibuya PARCO

Address: 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-3464-5111
Time: 11:00-20:00 (merchandising), 11:30-20:00 (food & beverage)
*Some stores have different business hours. Please see our website for details.
shibuya.parco.jp

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