Special feature My Baby & Me

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"My Baby & Me" is a special feature that spins the story under the theme of "childcare and work" through interviews with senior moms and dads.

In Vol.06, both domestic and overseas, Muko, who is a buyer in Fashion Suga Co., Ltd., which develops a kids' brand "Ribbon Hakka Kids", which has a wide range of design and functionality to playful kitsch. I talked to me. Listen to the stance of work that has triggered a child -raising, how to interact with the only sons and the future of the nesting period and thoughts on the future, as a senior of the baby -generation Mamapapapa. I have done it.

Shooting location: Ribbon Hakka Kids Roppongi Hills

The concept shop of "HAKKA KIDS" celebrating its 20th anniversary in the spring of 2023. Under the theme of "Anniversary", we will develop children's clothing for the original brand "HAKKA KIDS" and kids items from Japan and overseas.

First of all, please tell us about your work. What are you doing as a business?

The products of the shop are original clothes and some miscellaneous goods, and the rest is purchased, and the purchase part ... miscellaneous goods, etc. The rest is to create a sales floor, but this is not to do it alone, especially this shop is a flagship store, so the staff and the president are thinking about furniture and layout.

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What was the history of joining the company today?

After graduating from college, I first joined an apparel manufacturer and worked for about 16 years. I was in charge of purchasing from overseas in the Import Division, and I was dealing with brands centered on women, but I came to have a child and came to think that I wanted to do children's clothes, and I was changing jobs. I joined the company.

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"I'm doing overseas purchases of apparel and I'm interested in children's clothes ..."

What is it ... lol I entered it in a way that was replaced at the time when my predecessor's buyer quit, but since I became me, I think that the assortment is probably somewhat like a boy (laughs) )
Originally, there were many girlish fairy tale lines, but in my case, "I want to wear this child like this", so I gradually stop by (laughs).
There was no cool boy's clothes at that time, so I had a new brand.

Great (laughs). Nevertheless, there are many items that are easy to use for both men and women, so I thought it would be good for my children and gifts for other children. Please tell us about recommended and popular products.

This animal chair series is much more popular. Oka is also an image character of the shop. Actually, this series was designed by the sales staff of the shop.

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picture! ? How did you talk about that?

Originally, I heard that the staff was interested in manufacturing, so I took the project to the department in charge, hoping that the store staff could be involved in product development. Then you have approved ... I think it's such a flexible company.

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That kind of thing is necessary to continue working with high motivation. What are you doing as your own buyer and what happens when you are happy?

It's hard to find something new, but I still want you to find something that is meaningful and know everyone. I would be glad if you could be happy from both the customer and the manufacturer. I like the products with a solid background, such as sticking to the materials and taking care of safety, so I would like to convey it firmly.

Next, please tell us about your child. You're 18 years old, is it taking the exam this year?

I am working hard so that I can belong to the U.S. university baseball club in the form of studying in baseball.

That's amazing. Are you aiming for a professional?

No, I wish I could be a professional (laughs). "Selection" ( * Editing Note: Testing a university in the United States, having coaches and scouts at each school watch play, and deciding whether to join), so originally an American university. Because I was aiming, it would be better to play baseball if I go anyway. I went to San Diego for selection in August.

I think that sending children abroad is an ideal choice when considering the future era, but I think some of the parents in the world have quite anxiety and resistance and cannot be taken. Masu. Are you particularly worried about that?

Of course, I'm worried, but I still want to be able to speak English in the future.
Also, there is a regret that I did not choose to live abroad. As my environment, my parents loved Hawaii and bought the house over there, and my parents were like a half of the year, so when I was in junior high school, I said, "I moved together. Shall we talk? " At that time, there was no story about moving like a child saying, "I don't want to leave my friends."
In the end, I was like going to Hawaii, but I myself had a half -hearted English, so I want my children to wear them properly.

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Do you still have a house in Hawaii?

My father died and sold it a long time ago, but there are some acquaintances, so I feel more secure than going to a country I don't know at all.

How did you spend your time when your child was small?

Looking back, I think I was really playing baseball (laughs). Be sure to go to practice on Saturdays and Sundays. There are team expeditions and training camps, elementary schools and junior high schools have always been like that, and I can't remember what else I was doing (laughs).

Every week is amazing. Do you originally like baseball?

No, that's not the case at all. Even though I was playing baseball on TV, it was like "What's interesting", but it was like that.

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It's really amazing to be able to do that even though I didn't like baseball. I'm a useless parent, so I think it's a good time for free time (laughs).

Some people say that way, but on the other hand, I sometimes think, "Is it really good that I was with me?"

Why is it?

After the practice is over, I get a mouth like "I should do more". I guess my son was told a lot to amateurs.

Earlier in this interview, some people said, "Creating a common topic with children and sharing time is important for good friends." It seems that you are having such a time, so I think parent and child are good friends.

Well, I never had a rant, and I wasn't so troubled. He also had a meal with his family and relatives. Don't complain when you say "I'm eating with my grandmother today." I'm an only child, and I wonder if I've become a selfish child who can't stand it (laughs).

No, isn't it a very good child? I think it's a time when independence is near, but what do you want to be in the future?

Basically, I want you to be a child who is compassion and can think of people. I hope you will be patient and read the future.

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