He-he, I also noticed that some Japanese people does not look on content, but on wrapping only. Once me and friend of mine came to local store to buy omyage for another person, and my friend was very fast on choosing a gift, and he started bugging me to make fast decision based on the size of package. :lol:
BTW, I think that custom makes huge impact on ecology.
And ... Kopi is mean, don't You think so? No treats for Kopi, at least for today!
Lol, like the part of the emphasis on the limited edition...reminded me of the limited edition of Harry Poter wand that Raj bought in TBBT...a common branch lol
Because my photo of the markers received so many shares, I realised that many artists are interested about the markers and perhaps want to know where to buy them from. Hence I wrote this guide for artists to shop in COPIC heaven aka Tokyo. ★ UPDATE NOV 2017: Please refer to my new article for latest updates on COPIC marker shopping! >>> Ultimate Guide to Copic marker shopping in Tokyo, Japan
Because my previous guide "Where to buy COPIC markers in Tokyo", was an all-time hit with 30,000 page views, I decided to do an updated version for all illustrators who are planning to buy COPIC markers in Tokyo.
Work began in April after persistent requests from fans to do LINE stickers. I first did a focus group on Patreon to gather feedback and Kurone Shizuhi, a very hardcore LINE user, suggested the most changes (Thank you Shizuhi, Reventon and Jerome!) After finalising the chosen 40 stickers, I inked it and sent it to my assistant to colour. Then it was returned to me a week later and I continued to clean up the lines and tweak the colours for another week or so (on and off). I finally submitted on 18th May excitedly and announced on my Instagram:
He-he, I also noticed that some Japanese people does not look on content, but on wrapping only. Once me and friend of mine came to local store to buy omyage for another person, and my friend was very fast on choosing a gift, and he started bugging me to make fast decision based on the size of package. :lol:
ReplyDeleteBTW, I think that custom makes huge impact on ecology.
And ... Kopi is mean, don't You think so? No treats for Kopi, at least for today!
ewww...
I think Japanese usually choose what is famous from that area and look at the best selling ranking.
DeleteYup, I put kopi into the trash hehehehe
Now You are mean ... poor Kopi!
DeleteTake him off the trash immediately!!!!
ewww ...
He found his way out, so smart...
DeleteLol, like the part of the emphasis on the limited edition...reminded me of the limited edition of Harry Poter wand that Raj bought in TBBT...a common branch lol
ReplyDeleteI'm a big sucker for limited editions… and the worse thing is it works on me every single time… urgh!
DeleteGod, I'm just like you. Can't resist when they have "limited" items. (*______*)b
ReplyDeleteEvil, evil Japan. *g*
Haha that explains your immense stash? XD
DeleteNo idea what you're talking about. *cough,cough* XD
DeleteDon't worry I had a lot too!
Delete(until I need to go back home lol)