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Nepenthes has been in Hakata for 10 years.
The Decade of NEPENTHES HAKATA

Nepenthes has been in Hakata for 10 years.

It has been 10 years since we opened our store in Hakata. The path taken by "NEPENTHES HAKATA" has not been a smooth one. Instead of opening in Tenjin, the center of the city, the store opened in a location far from the business district, and has grown to fit in with the local area. In addition to tracing the history of the store, we also focus on "NEPENTHES WOMAN HAKATA," which opened on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. We look back on the history of Nepenthes in Hakata, and explore the path it will take in the future.

The party celebrates the store's 10th anniversary with a variety of content.

The day before "NEPENTHES WOMAN HAKATA" opened. In addition to the unveiling of the store, a party was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary, and many people came to the party. Here are some of the photos of the party, as well as some of the visitors' comments and congratulatory messages.

The party started at 18:00. The party started at 6:00 p.m., and people were there as soon as it opened, and even though it had not been long since the party started, the floor was packed with people.

The food lineup included a special menu by "Mendou Hanamokoshi". The menu was inspired by American guitarist John Spencer's idea of "taking music apart and reassembling it. The hors d'oeuvres, tacos, and iriko soba noodles were simply superb.

. This is a Hakata specialty, motsu, stewed in ramen broth and other ingredients. The taste of the motsu is a mixture of various tastes, yet the flavor of the motsu is well enhanced. Many people were ordering more.

Mr. Tomoo Watanabe of Tacomahuji Records, who came to the party to celebrate, is a popular person with a cheerful and dynamic personality. He is a popular person with a cheerful and dynamic personality, and I was impressed by the way he helped to make this party a great success.

The party proceeded with great excitement from start to finish. Visitors from all over Kyushu, as well as from Tokyo, could be seen, indicating the high level of trust in Nepenthes and the high expectations for this restaurant.

We will provide a snapshot of these visitors at the end of this report. The party-goers' appearance should give you an idea of the sharp angles and wide range of styles proposed by this store.

Left: Misuhisa Mikuriya / Company Management
Congratulations on your 10th anniversary! We look forward to more of the same!"

Middle: Haruhisa Yamaguchi / Self-employed
Congratulations on your 10th anniversary.

Right: Toyoto Suzuki / Self-employed
At first I bought jackets and other items because I liked to dress formally, but then my lifestyle changed and running and trail running became my hobbies, and I think the store is attractive enough to accommodate these changes. I enjoy coming here anytime, even after all this time has passed.

Left: Miho / Clerical
The staff is stylish and I always consult with them when I have fashion problems . She is very good at matching patterns and patterns with each other, and I always use her as a reference. I'm just happy that they are opening a women's store!

Middle: Yui / Hairdresser
. the quality of the clothes and the fact that the staff is so friendly is what makes this store so appealing. congratulations on your 10th anniversary!"

Right: Mr. Jai / Hairdresser
Fukuoka itself has a lot of fashionable people, and Nepenthes is a store where people of high caliber gather, as if it were a condensed version of Fukuoka's fashion scene. I can learn a lot from them, and the fact that the clothes are on the cutting edge is very appealing.

Left: Mr. Naoki Kondo / Company Employee
I have been coming here since the opening. I have been wearing "Nepenthes" clothes for almost 20 years now. I'm attracted to the fact that the store values the standard items while at the same time proposing new ideas. It's a store that teaches me the joys of fashion in that way."

Right: Mr. Kensuke Convenience / Company Employee
Congratulations on your 10th anniversary!

Left: Tsuneji Hiwatari, Aya / Self-employed
Congratulations on your 10th anniversary. I like "Engineered Garments" because I can wear it while I work, and I share the same feeling of craftsmanship. Recently, I have also started wearing Needles, and I think the charm of Nepenthes lies in the fact that it can be enjoyed by everyone in the family.

Right: Mr. Junya Yamamoto / Furniture maker
Congratulations! The first floor looks like a lot of fun, and I can't wait to see what's in store for you."

Back row, right: Kazutsuna Nagasaki / Furniture maker
Congratulations! We look forward to seeing more of you in the future. Also, I am looking forward to seeing your women's store! Please keep making lots of cute clothes (laughs)."

Left: Fumi Saito / TV personality
At first glance, the store looks simple, but in fact, many of the clothes are very difficult to find. It is the fact that they look simple at first glance, but in fact many of the clothes are very difficult to find. It makes me think, 'I want to wear it! The fact that I can wear the clothes I buy for a long time is also appealing."

Middle: Tomoaki Ogino / Are You Different
. a wonderful and one-of-a-kind store. I really congratulate you!"

Right: Daisuke Tomonaga / Are You Different
Congratulations on your 10th anniversary and the opening of "NEPENTHES WOMAN HAKATA! We look forward to seeing your future development."

Left: Tomoki Takaso / Velvet
Congratulations on your new location! 'Velvet' will be in our neighborhood, and we look forward to working with you in the future!"

Middle: Tsugumi Wataru / Stylist
I have always been a customer of "Nepenthes" in Tokyo, so I was so happy to come here today (laughs). Congratulations on the opening of NEPENTHES WOMAN HAKATA ,"

Right: Yuki Yano / Velvet
I think it's great that you've kept the store going for 10 years! . I am really happy for you today. Congratulations on the opening of "NEPENTHES WOMAN HAKATA" . I look forward to what the future holds."

What kind of growth will the store achieve in the future, and more importantly, what kind of positive impact will this have on the community? . I believe that one-way communication will never yield positive results. I wish for the further development of "NEPENTHES HAKATA" and "NEPENTHES WOMAN HAKATA," hoping that the relationship between the staff working at this store and the customers who came to the party will grow even stronger.

INFORMATION

NEPENTHES HAKATA

Address: 2-28 Tenya-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Phone: 092-292-0579
Instagram: @nepenthes_hakata

NEPENTHES WOMAN HAKATA

Phone: 092-292-0188
Instagram: @nepenthes_woman_hakata
https://nepenthes.co.jp/