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GETTING READY FOR THAT CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL? WE ARE.

The last couple of weeks we've been trying to restock the store with more cute goodness! 

FIRST OUR BIG NEWS. We'll be bringing in KIGURUMIS. Yep! The ones from the conventions, you can get them here at Maido in Japantown! COOL RIGHT?

Currently we have in-stock would be:

Rilakkuma

Korilakkuma

Corgi

Kappa

Panda

Monkey

We also go in some Pokemon and Mommin Pne pouches and stationery!

There are a lot more coming in today as well so just pay us a visit before its all gone! This weekend is gonna be CRAY CRAY!

[mymaido]

So I had t his email forwarded to us and I hear that some gears are slowly turning. You guys rock so hard. <3

Keep sending those emails! It will be slow, but I feel that we can change things. If San-X goes forward with the testing, not only will we be able to carry the products again, they'll be safe for everyone!

Thanks again. YOU ROCKIN DUDES

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I believe we owe you all an explanation...

    If you have been following us since we started, you know Maido as a fun store with a crazy ton of cute stuff. But what happened—where are the updates?          Let's start in the beginning—Maido has been in Japantown for over 20 years; the cute store has been open for over 4 years. We have been carrying Rilakkuma products as far as I remember!     After attending a local anime convention here, I convinced our VP that we just HAD to have them in Maido. At the time, NO ONE else had them in the US and they were just dang adorable.

    In April 2012, we also started to carry Arpakasso goods. Man did you all love that! Over the course of the year we ordered the newest themes to please all of you and we sold out of a bunch too! It was really good for the store which was previously always in the red. 2012 was a good year for Maido2!  We created this tumblr to keep you all up to date about orders and wot not. Feels good man.

    Right before 2012 ended, there was some discussion that some of our items that weren't following the regulations set by the CPSC (click to read about them!). It was determined that we needed to have certificates from our vendors saying their products are safe. While the American based companies have these certificates, the Japanese companies don't.          To get this certificate, these companies need to use a third party testing service to further prove that the products are safe. These tests cost about $1000+ for EACH ITEM (the labs need 6 of each item to test them). So if it was just an Alpaca with a new hat or Rilakkuma with a cute bow, they all need to be tested. Our store cant afford to do testing on our own, so we asked the companies in Japan if they would be able to partake in the tests.          So far we aren't sure which companies will be going forward with the testing. To avoid getting sued over these safety measures, we had to stop our orders from certain Japanese companies. This includes but is not limited to San-X / Amuse / Kamio / Crux / etc.          We are currently trying to see what we can do to fix this mess.  As far as we know, San-X's oversea profits are only 10%. As an employee of this beloved store, I don't want to stop ordering Rilakkuma goods *ugly sobbing* While we can't do anything about it, I'm sure a bunch of very disappointed customers can! What can you do about this?          You can email our higher up staff at: [email protected]          Tell them how much you would like to see Arpakassos or San-X products.

Also email: [email protected]

These are the people who deal with the sale of Rilakkuma and other San-X products outside of Japan. You could tell them how you can't live without their products and how you would like to see them being sold overseas. With enough demand from you, hopefully they will be able to do the tests! Fingers crossed!

TL;DR VERSION

We wont be carrying San-X / Arpakasso goods for the time being. But that doesn't mean we are losing hope!

We will be getting new things in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for supporting us!

[mymaido]

Hi! Would you guys be open tomorrow? Also if you have any more Stylish (the glasses) Alpacas left? Thank you!

we are open until 5 today! We also only have the stylish series in cellphone strap form!

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Look what suddenly became 40% off today! Only available in japan town for this offer!

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AS USUAL, This sale applies to our JAPANTOWN CENTER location, ONLY !! 

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! <3

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Arpakasso, all day, everyday.

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All the japan series arw on sale! Sold out of the melon style tho!

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Here is just a sample of our goodies!

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Santa told us that you've all been good (enough). So this weekend ONLY at the Japan Center Mall / JapanTown  San Francisco store, Jumbo Size Arpakassos will be $40 FLAT. (This is if you're paying by cash, if by card, it will be $40+tax)

This offer is NOT valid anywhere else. So dont go beggin us this weekend on our website/Westfield Downtown San Francisco / San Jose/Costa Messa/ LA / NY / Seattle stores!

So come by THIS WEEKEND ONLY! 12/14 - 12/16

Arpakasso doodle <3 Onihat

[mymaido]

Hi! Do you have the Lovely Berry Baby Arpakasso in stock? And what sizes do you have of them if you do? c:

We only have the standard size of 10cm

[mymaido]

hello ^ ^ do you happen to have any of the white pirate arpakasso left in stock? the one that Kris from EXO-M has. if you don't have any left in stock, when do you think they'll be available again? thanks xx :D

Sorry all but we will not be having Black Pirate Arpakassos ever again! We're all sold out and now its time to go to ebay. Sorry all!

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Oh my goodness!! Maido is my all-time favorite store, I didn't know you guys had a tumblr!! Just wanted to drop by and say you're awesome :D

DOH thank you! <3 You're all sweet QuQ

[mymaido]

hi! i was wondering if you guys sold the black hat Pirate Arpakassos in your store at sf?

To those still wondering, we are all sold out! And sadly we wont be able to carry anymore. But we still have the other 3 styles from that same series!

[mymaido]

Hi! Are the items that you have taken posted are only available in your physical store and not the online one? Thanks in advance.

Only our Physical store in San Francisco!

[mymaido]

More cute arrivals! We're so pumped for the winter season! Get some holiday items to become more festive than usual!

I already got some Alpacas to decorate my treeee +w+

[mymaido]

Happy Holidays! We got what you need in stock!

Rilakkuma scarfs / Pancho blanket! They have this awesome little pouch to put a hand warmer in. Totally good to have if you're in the chilly areas of za warudo.

Arpakasso Earmuffs are here! Perfect to add to your hermit outfits! Available in White / Blue/ Light Pink / Neon Pink! Brown is sold out now, sorry bros!

Sentimental Circus Restock/New items

Sumukkogurashi (Corner Dudes/things that love corners)

Totally new characters with adorable stickers and stationery! I have like a pack of the stickers waiting for me to buy! ;A;

Planners and Calendars are now in as well! Come in and check us out!

PS: Did you see in the back? we also have Jumbo sized Anteaters! +A+! I-I bought mine already.... orz