Heel socks are in high demand in midsummer.

Surje in Old Karuizawa.

They carry our items!

Thank you always.

Surje also runs yoga classes and a hotel in Nepal.

Her husband, Ai-san, is from Nepal, and they have many items that are hard to find in Japan.

It's a very stylish shop with an exotic atmosphere.

Their chai is delicious too!

I also love their spicy seasoning, Ai-jan!

This year, Karuizawa is so hot that air conditioning is necessary... I can't believe it.

I can't live without air conditioning!

But I don't want my ankles to get cold!

That's when open-toe socks are truly recommended.

The inside is silk, so it feels wonderful against the skin~~

In winter, they also help prevent dry, cracked heels.

(Open-toe socks are actually "heel socks" without a toe, but I thought it might have been confusing for customers...)

My father called them that, so I just used the same name, but there might have been a better name (lol)

The skirt that the owner, Noriko-san, is wearing has Surje's original pattern on it—it's so cute. I want one.