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I have been in Tokyo for a week on a trade mission and showcase of British fashion and lifestyle brands at the British Embassy. Japanese buyers were invited to the two-day showcase at the Ambassador’s residence, and there was also a reception in the evening of the first day.
I met some lovely Japanese buyers and on the second day, a lady from a gallery in Kobe bought most of the pots on my stand.
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On the day after the showcase, we had interesting presentations by two large Japanese stores. We also visited various shops around Tokyo. I went to department stores Mitsukoshi and Takashimaya, where they sell beautiful handmade Japanese pottery.
I also went to Beams Fennica Harajuku, where there was a beautiful selection of pottery from Mashiko.
On the last day we had presentations by two large Japanese stores, United Arrows and Isetan, Shinjuku. There was a British Week in Isetan, including Campaign for Wool displays for Wool Week.
The trip was organised by UKTI and the UK Fashion and Textile association.