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  O'Bon 2024

  Most Craftsmen and workshops will take a few days off from August 12th to August 16th, so all custom-made orders will be delayed accordingly.

  O'Bon 2024

  The O'Bon festival in Japan is a yearly celebration that occurs during the summer. It combines Japanese tradition and Buddhist beliefs to honor ancestral spirits. Over time, O'bon evolved into a family gathering holiday, as the spirits of the deceased are believed to revisit the household altar every year at that time. On this occasion, family members meet to pay tribute to their ancestors by visiting and cleaning their graves. O'bon also features a traditional dance called "Bon Odori" which is a time of merriment and joy.

  Like every year, August 11th (Sun) is Mountain Day, a national holiday in Japan (respected on the following business day when it occurs on Sunday, like this time), which marks the beginning of some holidays for many Japanese, our craftsmen included. So, until August 16th (Fri), the majority of workshops will be closed, the production time will be extended and we will not be able to provide quotations for custom-made items.
  All custom-made orders placed before and during this period will be delayed by about a week, but fear not, this will be automatically taken into account in the estimation of the shipping dates displayed on all products, as well as in your cart.

  See you soon on KuSakuraShop.com!

  picture by Manish Prabhune

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  Inventory 2024

  Shop closed for Inventory from July 29th to July 31st (ordering not possible during this period)

  Dear all,

  During summer vacation we'll close our shop temporarily to focus on our annual inventory activities (from July 29th to July 31st).

  Although we're here and busily working, we cannot take care of your orders for a couple of days.

  The shop will be reopened on August 1st and we'll be able to take care of your orders and emails again.

  Note that this has no impact on ongoing orders or displayed shipping estimation dates. It's already been taken into account.

  Thank you very much for your understanding and see you soon on KuSakuraShop.

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  Golden Week 2024

  KuSakuraShop will be closed on April 29th and from May 3rd to May 6th. Our website stays operational and accepts orders, but no shipping will occur during this period. 

  Golden Week 2024

  In Japan, April 29th (Showa Day), May 3rd (Constitution Memorial Day), May 4th (Greenery Day), and May 5th (Children's Day, observed on May 6th this year) are national holidays.

  All suppliers, carriers and partners will be closed or will maintain only limited services during the entire week.
  In order to avoid hundreds of orders piling up for Tuesday 7th, we will be working on April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd.

  Please also note that orders containing products that are order-made or out of stock might suffer a delay of about 2 weeks if their production/preparation time includes the Golden Week. This delay is taken into account by our system, and the date indicated at checkout stays accurate.

  As usual, our website will stay fully operational.

  See you soon on KuSakuraShop.com!
  
  (Picture by Yoshikazu TAKADA)

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  Cherry Blossom Special Offer

  10% OFF all Judogi for Adults! (Until April 30th, 2pm JPT).

  Cherry Blossom Special Offer on all Judogi for Adults

  The Sakura, meaning cherry blossom as you may know, is probably the most honored flower here in Japan. It is also part of the brand's name, and to celebrate this year's bloom and – with a big Judo competition ahead of us (you know the one, but they are extremely touchy about their copyrights) – we decided on a crazy discount: 10% off on all Judogi for Adults: Jackets and Pants!

  Be it our high-quality made-in-Japan models or the more affordable made-in-China uniforms, the IJF-approved competition Judogi to get you excited for the big event this summer – you choose what suits you best. We've got you covered!

  This offer will be running for two months and will end on April 30th, at 2 pm Japan time.

  Enjoy the discount, take good care of yourself, and see you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

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  Beginning of the year Special Offer

  10% OFF Judo Kata Buki & Bags! (until January 26th, 2 p.m. JST)

  Beginning of the year Special Offer - 10% OFF Judo Kata Buki & Bags!

  The start of the new year is here, and everyone at KuSakuraShop wishes you a happy and fulfilling year, with many rewarding experiences both on and off the mats!

  We at KuSakuraShop have had a good rest and are now all set to get back on the mats. To kick off the new year in the best possible way, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on Judo Kata Buki & Bags.

  Also, to prepare for the years ahead in the best way, Orders and support operations will be suspended from January 29th to February 4th. The website will stays accessible but you will not be able to checkout. Only emails concerning ongoing orders will be answered, all other inquiries will be put on hold until we reopen. We invite you to consult our website for more details!

  Due to this temporary store closure, the discount will run a little bit shorter than usual and will end on January 26th, at 2 pm Japan time.

  We can't wait to spend 2024 with you! See you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

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  Company wide update and temporary store closure

  Orders and support operation will be suspended from January 29th to February 5th. The website stays accessible but you will not be able to checkout. Only emails concerning ongoing orders will be answered, all other inquiries will be put on hold until we reopen.

  Dear fellow Budoka, dear Friends,

  I trust this missive finds you in good spirits.

  I'm reaching out today to share important news about KuSakuraShop & Seido Co., Ltd. Our store will be temporarily closed from January 29th (Mon) to February 5th (Mon), marking a pivotal update. The underlying reason for this hiatus is nuanced but can be concisely put: it's essential for us to optimize our operational procedures, accounting, and internal organization to address an unexpectedly rapid growth.

  During this brief closure, we will undertake comprehensive measures, including thorough office space cleaning, machinery servicing, computer system purification, and the installation of necessary new equipment.

  For you, there won't be noticeable changes – ongoing orders will proceed as planned, email support will be available, and the storefront will remain accessible and will not suffer significant modifications. However, new orders cannot be placed during this period. Behind the scenes, these changes are vital for significantly improving our ability to manage the growing number of daily orders.

  We apologize for any inconvenience and sincerely appreciate your continuous support and trust.

  Best regards,
  Kazuma Hayakawa

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  2023~2024 New Year's Holidays

  KuSakuraShop will be closed from December 28th to January 4th. The shipping of your orders and customer support will be on hold during this period.

  And here we are, in a blink of an eye, already at the end of 2023.

  Now, it's time to take some rest, our team, partners, artisans, and you all. We hope that 2024 will be a great year for everyone of you, be it on or off the mats.

  Thus, we will be closed from December 28th to January 4th. We will be back on January 5th (Fri).
  You will still be able to order on the website but please note that orders will not be shipped during this period, and our customer support team will take care of your inquiries again from Friday 5th. Thank you for your comprehension and  patience.

  Please note that all our manufacturing workshops and partners will enjoy some holiday and family time, too.
  All orders containing a product (made-to-order, out-of-stock product, etc.) for which the production time includes this holiday period will be delayed by approximately 10 days. (This is already taken into account in the estimated shipping date provided automatically at checkout, no worries.)

  All the KuSakuraShop team wishes you peace and a great holiday!

  We are looking forward to serving you again in 2024!

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  Year-End Special Offer

  10% OFF a product selection!! (until December 27th, 2 p.m. JST)

  Year-End Special Offer - 10% OFF a product selection

  Here we are already at the end of the year! 2023 seems to have passed in the blink of an eye.

  As December is already well underway, this is time for an express "Year-End Special Offer" for the ones who may have missed our Black Friday and Cyber Monday events!

  That's why we are running a special 10% discount on a product selection including Judo, Karate, Kendo & Kyudo equipment!
  We hope you will find something for yourself or for your loved ones!

  This offer will run a little bit shorter than usual and will end on December 27th, at 2 pm Japan time.

  Enjoy the discount, take good care of yourself, and see you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

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  Black Friday & Cyber Monday

  Part I: 10% OFF Judo Equipment (until Nov 25th, 5 p.m. JST) - Part II: 10% OFF everything else (from Nov 25th, 5 p.m. to Nov 28th, 10 a.m. JST)

  Black Friday & Cyber Monday Special Offer

  Part I: 10% OFF Judo Equipment - Part II: 10% OFF other martial arts

  The month of November is already ending, which means it's time for Black Friday!
  As you know, at KuSakuraShop, we want our customers to enjoy our products as they are designed with utmost care and precision. KuSakura's unique savoir-faire is still unparalleled, no matter the martial arts we specialize in.

  So, to reward our long-time customers and welcome the new ones, the entire catalog of KuSakuraShop will be discounted during this Black Friday & Cyber Monday event! And to make it more fun, it will be split into two distinct parts!

  First, we will offer a 10% discount on all our Judo Equipment: Judo Gi, belts, protective equipment, Kata Weapons, bags, and all Judo-related items will be discounted until Saturday, November 25th, at 5 p.m., JST.

  Then, for the second part, we'll switch products, and all the rest of our catalog will also be 10% discounted, be it our Karate, Kendo, Iaido, Kyudo, or Nippon Kempo Equipment.
  KuSakura's reputation has been founded on the top-notch quality of the Judo Gear but you can be reassured that the other martial arts equipment are not left out and KuSakura's pledge to quality has gone beyond the disciplines.
  This second part will end on Tuesday, November 28th at 10 a.m., JST.

  No matter your martial arts, we know that you will find something that will suit you! We hope you will enjoy this event and that you will be able to please yourself and your loved ones.

  See you very soon on KuSakuraShop!

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  Get delivered before '23 Xmas

  Very last chance to be delivered before Christmas: December 14th. Check the visual calendar, or read more details here.

  Christmas is almost here and maybe some of you are already making your gift list before the big day comes. Even though KuSakuraShop provides the fastest service, we cannot perform miracles, and we thought that some of you may need the deadlines for orders to be delivered before December 25th.

  • Custom products (embroidered Belts/Dogi, etc.): Order before November 22nd and you will be delivered before Christmas (some products may have longer production time, please be careful when ordering).
  • In-stock products shipped via FedEx DHL or UPS: the last chance to get items with embroideries/engravings delivered before Christmas is December 14th.
  • We usually deliver in 4 days in Europe and North America. Our entire team will be focused on preparing your orders, and all orders for in-stock items placed on the 14th will ship on the 15th.
    
    
  • We'll be open until December 27th, then closed from the 28th to January 4th, for our winter holidays.

  Finally, please understand that our carriers don't employ magical reindeer, and Santa Claus isn't working at customs. Hence, on-time order delivery cannot be guaranteed 100% so please don't wait until the last minute to order!