Misuzu Opened the Watch Shop in Kichijoji (3)

 Prior to the grand opening, Misuzu held a pre-opening event at the Kichijoji Daiichi Hotel, a short walk from the new shop, on Oct.26.
 Former and current Miss Japan representatives and other models, including one from Malaysia, walked Misuzu's watches and jewelry on the catwalk at the event. A person dressed as Hello Kitty, former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and world-renowned super model Naomi Campbell were invited there as special guests. 
 Key is also an official ambassador for Jaermann & Stubi. He and Dr.Handa held a discussion on timepieces at the event. 

 Dr.Handa founded Misuzu in 1978 as the operator of Misuzu Gakuen cram schools, and the company established its watch business in 1979, distributing more than 140 watch brands, as well as its own designs, in Japan. 

Misuzu Corp President Dr.Handa(third from left) and guests,
including Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party Masahiro Komura (second from left),
cut the ribbon to open HANDA Watch World Kichijoji Universe Watch Shop in Tokyo,
OCt.28.

Yoshiaki Miura
 

(source: THE JAPAN TIMES, Nov.10, 2017）