Giles and Alex hit Japan - May 2026
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@alex is inside being filmed, so we have set up a temporary office office outside, and it is bloody cold in the shade on a cold morning in Kojima, so we are hoping he does not need too many takes....
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"OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011
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@Giles Is that Tanaka-san on the left there? His customer service in Hachioji was absolutely exceptional
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Compliments passed on. He is embarrassed but obviously very pleased. And remembers you…
"OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011
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I know this might sound kind of far-fetched, but do you ever think there’s the possibility that there could be a forum member trip to Japan where perhaps we would get to tour some of the mills and see how the denim is actually made in person and actually get to go to Iron Heart’s headquarters? I think that would be pretty special. I think it would be pretty fun and interesting.
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Giles, just curious have you looked at or added to your collection, the GS UFA watches?
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@jimcord This would be a bit of a dream come true. I visit Japan regularly, so would be relatively easy for me but could be difficult for others I guess!
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@Giles Appreciate that! Thank you. How very Japanese to be embarrassed over such a thing, haha. I'm looking forward to seeing him again in Hachioji in November. Keep the pictures coming
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@jimcord said in Giles and Alex hit Japan - May 2026:
I know this might sound kind of far-fetched, but do you ever think there’s the possibility that there could be a forum member trip to Japan where perhaps we would get to tour some of the mills and see how the denim is actually made in person and actually get to go to Iron Heart’s headquarters? I think that would be pretty special. I think it would be pretty fun and interesting.
That, or a subset of that is not out of the question for 2027. Alex may possibly have a plan
"OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011
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@Giles This would undoubtedly influence my planned 2027 itineraries, so keep us posted please!
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Nice phat bundle of wabby CPO's too! Still holding out for a chore jacket re-run before I invest in that fabric, though
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Wow, thank you for that info! I certainly hope that comes to fruition, I would definitely want to be part of that. And your comment begs the question so what are your priorities in a watch?
