Mountain Research's Friends
Manabu Tsukahara, Representative of Ballistics, Inc.
He is the president of BALLISTICS, a brand that creates items inspired by the outdoors, military, and motor culture. He has also collaborated with "Mountain Research" on a number of projects.
www.ballistics.jp
What do you sell at flea markets?
Tsukahara:90% of the items are personal items, and 10% are from "Ballistics.
How long have you known Mr. Kobayashi?
Tsukahara:I knew him one way or another, but it was only in the last 7 or 8 years that I have had the opportunity to speak with him directly and become involved in his work.
Ballistics is also very popular. I see special-order items in various places.
Tsukahara:I can't do custom orders anymore, but I feel like I have to give top priority to Mr. Kobayashi's requests (laughs).
How do you like today's event?
Tsukahara:Customers are not too pushy, either. There are no resellers (laughs). (Laughs.) I think this kind of looseness is what a flea market should be like.
What do you think of Suigen no Mori Camp Land?
Tsukahara:I just went to the restroom and haven't gotten the full picture yet . . I just came in a little late (laughs). So I'd like to take my time and explore.
