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Hello. Today, I will introduce the contents of the grooming training that was held the other day. Hachi and Pyu will be in charge. In this training, after two hours of lectures, you can actually have a suit made! It was a surprising content! The lecturer for this training was Ms. Moriuchi of Brilliant Impression.

About business style

During the lectures, the word “mottainai” (wasteful) by Mr. Moriuchi, an image consultant who was the lecturer, made an impression on me. He said that it is “mottainai” to lower your evaluation because of your appearance even if you are good at your job. I have never been very interested in fashion, but I was reminded that I was doing something “mottainai”.

Also, in the image of job hunting, I thought that a suit with a collared shirt was the formal attire, but I was very surprised to hear that it is different for women. I have always worn collared shirts, so I may need to change my clothes completely.

Dress code rules in the Japanese workplace

The training with Mr. Moriuchi before choosing my outfit was very fulfilling. I was able to learn what clothes are acceptable as “office casual”. There are many rules regarding clothing in Japan, and some rules are different from overseas. For example, not only the length of skirts and dresses, but also the color of hair is regulated.
Although these rules may seem a little strict, I think it’s a good thing that we can avoid discrimination in the workplace based on physique and style.

Making a custom-made suit

After that, we moved to the store and finally ordered the suit. It was my first time ordering a custom-made suit, and even looking at the fabric sample, it was difficult to imagine the finished product, and the finished suit was a lighter color than I expected.

Thoughts on the finished suit

Hachi’s thoughts:
Moriuchi gave me advice on colors and shapes that would suit me, so I chose the recommended design. The suit has a bright and refreshing finish, and the fabric is sturdy, so it looks neat. I was able to discover a different side of myself from my usual self, and I’m really glad I chose the recommended design!

Pyu’s thoughts:
Moriuchi’s advice was very valuable, and I realized how difficult it is to choose an outfit. I don’t usually wear suits, so it was difficult to choose because there were so many options for materials, colors, patterns, and shapes. However, the staff at KASHIYAMA Nagoya Sakae store gave me very detailed advice. That advice was very helpful as it made it easier for me to choose the fabric, color, and style of my outfit.

This training allowed me to gain proper knowledge about business attire and to realize the importance of first impressions and how I present myself when working. It was also a valuable opportunity to receive objective advice on suits and clothing that suit me. I will continue to work hard with my new suit!

こんにちは。今日は先日行われた身だしなみ研修の内容を紹介します。はちとピューが担当します。この研修では２時間の座学の後、実際にスーツを作っていただけるというびっくり！の内容でした。今回の研修は、Brilliant Impressionの森内さんに講師をしていただきました。

ビジネススタイルについて

座学では、講師をしていただいたイメージコンサルタント森内さんの「もったいない」という言葉が印象的でした。仕事ができても、見た目で評価を下げてしまうのは「もったいない」ということでした。元々あまりファッションに関心がないのですが、「もったいない」ことをしてたのかと認識を新たにしました。

また、就職活動のイメージで、スーツに襟付きのシャツが正式な恰好だと思っていましたが、女性は違うということを聞いて非常にびっくりしました。襟付きシャツばかり着ていたので、服の総入れ替えが必要かもしれません。

日本の職場での服装ルール

衣装を選ぶ前の森内さんとの研修はとても充実していました。 「オフィスカジュアル」として受け入れられる服装を学ぶことができました。日本では服装に関するルールがたくさんあり、海外と違うルールがあります。例えば、スカートやドレスの長さだけでなく、髪の色も規制されています。
これらのルールは少し厳しそう見えますが、職場での体格やスタイルに関する差別を避けることができ、いいことだと思います。

オーダースーツを作ります

その後、店舗へ移動していよいよスーツのオーダーです。初めてオーダースーツでしたが、生地サンプルを見ても出来上がりを想像するのはなかなか難しく、実際出来上がったスーツは思っていたよりも明るい色になるとのことでした。

できあがったスーツの感想

はちの感想：
森内さんには似合う色や形なども助言をいただき、お薦めデザインにしてみました。スーツは明るめのさわやかな雰囲気の仕上りで、生地がしっかりしているからかすっきりして見えます。いつもの自分と違う自分を発見できて、お薦めで選んで本当によかったです！

ピューの感想：
森内さんのアドバイスはとても貴重で、衣装選びの難しさがわかりました。 普段スーツを着ないので、素材、色、柄、形など選択肢が多くて選ぶのが大変でした。 しかし、KASHIYAMA名古屋栄店の店員さんはとても丁寧にアドバイスをいただきました。そのアドバイスで衣装の生地や色、形も選びやすく、助かりました。

今回の研修では、ビジネスにおける服装について正しい知識を得ることができ、仕事をする上での第一印象の大切さや、自分の見せ方の大切さを実感できました。また、似合うスーツや服装を客観的に教えてもらえる貴重な機会となりました。新しいスーツで、これからも精進していきたいと思います！

Thank you for reading! I’m 237 from the Business Management Department, in charge of this blog post.
As a free introduction, I’d like to talk about the “Sleep Lecture” that was held on March 22nd.

Contents of the sleep course

① Sense of smell

Our sense of smell is directly transmitted to the part of the brain that is called instinct, so we can feel scents even while we are sleeping. The instructor recommended that we smell “essential oils” that have a relaxing effect to improve the quality of our sleep.

There are many scents of essential oils, so you can choose the scent that suits your symptoms.
For example, you can choose the scent of rosemary for a migraine, or lavender or citrus scents for a calming effect, so you can choose the scent that suits you at that time. It is also recommended to close your eyes and choose a scent that makes it easy to take a deep breath.

Where can I buy essential oils? As for the question, you can find them on the Internet, and MUJI, a familiar place, has a wide selection of high-quality, inexpensive essential oils.

② Vision

Watching TV or using your smartphone before going to sleep affects your sleep. Especially recently, people tend to watch short videos such as TikTok and Instagram for long periods of time. As a countermeasure, it is important to avoid using your smartphone first, but you can get a good quality sleep without stressing your eyes and brain by watching videos with existing content or lowering the brightness and moving away from the screen.

Also, falling asleep immediately after getting into bed is evidence of lack of sleep, so it is best to take 15 minutes to fall asleep. If you cannot fall asleep even after 15 minutes, one improvement measure is to get out of bed once.

③ Taste

You should also be careful about what you eat and drink before going to sleep.

I have heard that coffee before going to bed is not good, but the caffeine contained in coffee and tea lasts for about 6 hours, so you can get a good night’s sleep by avoiding drinking it at least after 6 p.m.

It is also important to finish eating at least 3 hours before going to sleep. The reason is that if you eat immediately after eating or eat too much, it takes time to digest and absorb, and the sympathetic nervous system becomes active. As a countermeasure, it is important to wait some time after eating before sleeping or to eat less.

Alcohol can help you fall asleep, but it can also lead to shallow sleep, cause your tongue to drop and make you more likely to snore, and in the worst cases, cause breathing to stop, so care should be taken.

People who get irritable when they are hungry are prone to nocturnal hypoglycemia.

In that case, consuming something that improves the quality of sleep, such as Yakult, can help you get a good night’s sleep. If you experience nocturnal hypoglycemia, adrenaline is released, which can lead to shallow sleep, so be careful.

Summary

Taking this sleep course made me realize what I am lacking in terms of sleep. I was able to learn that I am not getting as much sleep as average and that I have been putting strain on my body without realizing it.
I drink a lot of coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages, so I will be careful not to consume caffeine six hours before going to bed and not to drink too much alcohol.
I also wanted to try the essential oils that the instructor introduced to me to improve the quality of my sleep. During the course, I actually smelled the essential oils and found them to have a great scent. The method of intake is very simple, just place tissues with the essential oils on them next to your pillow, so I recommend you give it a try.

閲覧いただきありがとうございます！今回のブログの記事を担当する業務管理部の「237」です。
今回はフリー紹介ということで、3月22日に行われた「睡眠講座」についてご紹介します。

睡眠講座の内容

①嗅覚

私たち人間の嗅覚は本能といわれる脳の部分に直接伝わるため、寝ている最中でも香りを感じています。講師の方からはリラックス効果のある「精油」を嗅ぐとさらに眠りの質が良くなるとおすすめいただきました。

精油といってもたくさんの香りがあり、症状に合わせた香りを選ぶことができます。
例えば、偏頭痛の際にはローズマリーの香り、鎮静作用がある香りはラベンダーや柑橘系の香りなどその時の自分に合った香りを選ぶことができます。また、目を閉じて、自分が深呼吸しやすい香りを選ぶのもおすすめです。
精油はどこで買えるの？という疑問ですが、インターネットはもちろん、身近な場所ですと無印良品には質が良く安価な精油が豊富に取り揃えられているとのこと。

②視覚

眠る前のテレビやスマホ操作は睡眠に影響を及ぼします。特に最近ではTikTokやInstagramなどのショート動画を長時間見てしまいがちです。対処法としては、まず第一にスマホの操作を避けることが大事ですが、既存の内容の動画を見たり、照度を下げて画面から離れてみることで目や脳にストレスを与えず質の良い睡眠をとることができます。

また、布団に入ってすぐに眠ってしまうのは寝不足の証拠で、15分かけて眠れるようになるのがベストです。15分以上かけても眠れない場合は、一度布団から出るというのも一つの改善策です。

③味覚

眠る前の飲食も気を付けなければなりません。
就寝前のコーヒーはよくないと耳にしますが、コーヒーや紅茶に含まれるカフェインは6時間ほど効果が続くので最低でも18時以降は飲むことを避けるとよい睡眠をとることができます。

食事についても、眠る3時間前までに食事を終わらせることが大切です。理由としては、食べた直後や食べ過ぎたりすると消化吸収に時間がかかり、交感神経が高まってしまうためです。対策としては、食べ終わってから時間をおいて睡眠をとったり、量を少なくしたりすることが大切です。
また、アルコールを摂取すると寝つきはよくなりますが、浅い眠りになりやすかったり、舌がおちていびきをかきやすくなったり、最悪の場合呼吸が止まってしまったりするので注意が必要です。

お腹がすくとイライラしてしまう人は、夜間低血糖になりやすいです。
その場合、ヤクルトなどの睡眠の質を向上してくれるものを摂取すると、質の良い睡眠をとることができます。夜間低血糖になってしまうと、アドレナリンが出て眠りが浅くなる原因につながるので、皆さんも気を付けましょう。

まとめ

今回の睡眠講座を受講して、自分自身の睡眠に対して不足しているものを実感しました。睡眠時間が平均より取れていないことや、知らない間に自分の身体に負担をかけていたのかを改めて学ぶことができました。
私はコーヒーや紅茶、アルコール飲料を飲む頻度が多いため就寝6時間前のカフェインの摂取や、アルコールの飲みすぎには注意しようと思います。
また、睡眠の質を上げるために、講師の方にご紹介いただいた精油にもチャレンジしてみたいと思いました。受講中に実際に精油の香りを嗅ぎ、とてもいい香りで摂取方法も精油を付けたティッシュを枕元に置いておくだけととても簡単なので皆様もぜひ実践してみてはいかがでしょうか。

次回のブログもお楽しみに！！

What is Lucky Box?

Lucky Box is a subscription service that delivers special Japanese snacks to customers in the United States and France every month. Our team will hand-select the snacks and send them directly to you. Each month is different, so you can enjoy discovering new tastes.

Customers can choose from a one-time purchase or a multi-month prepayment option for 3, 6, or 1 year. Each plan allows you to enjoy snacks that reflect the seasons and culture of Japan, with new surprises every time. In particular, our snacks are mainly sourced from the Tokai region, a little-known area of ​​Japan, and it is a great opportunity to experience the unique flavors and aromas of this region.

In addition, this service is a great opportunity to feel closer to the taste of Japan from far away. Through Lucky Box, we introduce not only traditional Japanese flavors but also the latest popular snacks to customers around the world. Each plan is flexible to suit your needs, making it the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. Try Lucky Box as a monthly treat.

Why LUCKYBOX?

The reason we started the Lucky Box project is that the Tokai region (Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, and Mie prefectures) is not well known overseas, resulting in a low number of foreign tourist visitors. In order to solve the deep problem of the region’s charm and culture not being fully recognized, we are actively promoting the Tokai region through Lucky Box. Our goal is to let people in the United States and Europe know about this beautiful region and increase local business opportunities. We hope that this initiative will raise interest in the Tokai region and serve as a catalyst for attracting more tourists.

Luckybox.jp Introduction

Our website introduces a different Japanese snack in detail each month. Our blog provides detailed reviews and nutritional information on snacks selected by our team, which is a good reference for choosing which snacks. This makes it easier for customers to find snacks that suit their tastes and health. In addition, we publish video reviews on Instagram, where you can enjoy seeing the color, shape, and taste characteristics of the snacks firsthand. These videos make the appeal of the snacks feel closer to you.

Our website also has a wealth of information focusing on the charms of the Tokai region. The Tokai region is a region rich in nature and deep in history. By featuring snacks from this region, we are introducing the region’s specialties and culture widely. We also feature local anime, introducing how the culture and climate of the Tokai region are reflected in anime. Through this section, we are able to convey the unknown charms of the Tokai region to the world.

By using Luckybox.jp, customers will not only be able to find new snacks, but also gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and regional characteristics. We aim for our monthly deliveries to provide an opportunity for learning and discovery that goes beyond just food.

Use of SNS

Luckybox.jp actively uses Instagram. We chose this because our target demographic, young people in their 20s and 30s who are interested in Japanese culture, frequently use Instagram. Instagram’s algorithm automatically recommends our content to such users, allowing us to reach our target demographic efficiently.

We post video reviews on Instagram every week, and provide content in English for our American account and in French for our French account. This allows us to take an approach that is tailored to the language and culture of each country, allowing us to reach more followers.

Our main content is snack reviews, and the style is light-hearted and humorous. This fun atmosphere gives viewers a positive impression and increases engagement. We hope that our videos will provide viewers with fun, which will spark their interest in our products and ultimately lead to purchases.

In this way, Luckybox.jp is spreading the appeal of its brand to young people around the world through Instagram, making Japanese snack culture more familiar to them.

Goals

Goals achieved by 2024:

Create a functional website with a polished design.

Create social media accounts to promote the project.

Be active on a regular basis, posting videos on Instagram every week and updating the blog every month.

Goals to achieve by the end of the year:

Increase the number of buyers.

Grow your influence on social media.