After building my first Gundam kit I was immediately hooked and felt that rush of excitement whenever I got to build more of them. I then thought to myself, "Why not do more with this and start a business?". I settled on the name Waku Waku Hobby (ワクワクホビー) for the business since "ワクワク" is a term in Japanese used for excitement and that is the feeling that I want to convey when you engage in your hobbies. I hope to bring the excitement of hobbies to as many people as possible!

Little Business in Little Rhode Island

Based in the small state of Rhode Island, I noticed that it was hard to come by stores that were specifically dedicated to just Japanese hobbies (figures, model kits, and manga all in one) in the area. While the business has small inventory to start and does not have a physical brick & mortar location yet, I hope that one day that can happen through earning your trust, business, and building up a community.

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