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Dear John,

Hope you are having wonderful holidays.
Thanks for sharing my photos on Design Observer. I often visit the US for treasure hunting, so I hope to get to meet you you someday. Please let me know if you have a chance to visit Tokyo. I`d like to show you around and also show my collections if you are interested in.

Best,
Goko from Swimsuit Department

Swimsuit Department
12.29.12
08:31

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