Shigeru Minami
Shigeru Minami⚡️🇯🇵

Bitcoin Handmade Goods Artist from Japan

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2026-08-02 21:21:01 UTC

2026-08-02 12:18:53 UTC

Octopus 🐙
It was so hot today, so I had something refreshing for dinner😊
https://image.nostr.build/8d442d32da1494a50ae37a27c5b540ea526a5b9c60705aa17c5a280cd3507e37.jpg

2026-08-02 05:01:52 UTC

I just received an order via DM and the sats have already arrived!
It's amazing how Bitcoin can reach me instantly, no matter how far away you are.
Thank you for your purchase! ⚡
https://image.nostr.build/bc8fe9872be8bedd17b3a0ff06f69686c82d59c72c8a4c79425793cbb659320f.jpg

2026-08-01 21:40:16 UTC

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Thank you!

2026-08-01 21:39:33 UTC

2026-07-31 22:43:00 UTC

2026-07-29 12:34:56 UTC

Today I prepared the masks for the Satoshis I'll be making in August.
I'm making a lot of them! 🎭
https://image.nostr.build/329181bb0a4eaf4918c4c6ca44a834508f3377f5f2dffb36dde9d173ee4e280e.jpg

2026-07-28 20:22:06 UTC

2026-07-28 11:56:15 UTC

I made the Westwood Satoshi plushie!
Westwood is a wood-fired restaurant in Vietnam run by true Bitcoiners 🍽️🇻🇳
https://image.nostr.build/b21d916f93da3bf0d5d9e76855c6a2e8076bed59d7ced22271b0901b65e29a5a.jpg
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2026-07-27 20:21:37 UTC

2026-07-27 13:24:21 UTC

I'm currently working on a Satoshi for a wonderful restaurant 🔥
https://image.nostr.build/972cc236fe0bc198c179250d71d27401b9902d6e7d33e033af2d0dd365822e2b.jpg

2026-07-26 20:30:14 UTC

2026-07-26 11:27:58 UTC

Unadon (grilled eel rice bowl) 🍚
Today I ate eel because it's Doyo no Ushi no Hi, a traditional day in Japan when people eat eel to help stay energized during the hot summer 🐟
https://image.nostr.build/0d7f4e2a9f7b7792054552676dde33a7597490a4ba89b34e3aa76306837e1a91.jpg

2026-07-25 21:03:25 UTC

2026-07-24 21:27:50 UTC

2026-07-24 13:08:38 UTC

Today I made a drawstring pouch for something I'll be using soon.
I love Hokusai's The Great Wave 🌊
https://image.nostr.build/3c867f11351f7dea19d487685cad3af892a4340722fcd8cfeb8b627c80c3b2ab.jpg

2026-07-23 20:22:31 UTC

2026-07-22 20:21:05 UTC

2026-07-22 13:10:44 UTC

Today I continued preparing for the Satoshis I'll be making in August.
I'll keep it up tomorrow as well🧵
https://image.nostr.build/ed9d9c7107706fb406cb02a342539ad72a878b55a39a71569520ef2d39d220f1.jpg

2026-07-21 20:21:06 UTC

2026-07-21 13:22:37 UTC

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Wow!👏☺️

2026-07-21 12:17:24 UTC

Today I made the fabric pieces needed for the Satoshis I'll be making in August.
So far, they're turning out just as I imagined🧵
https://image.nostr.build/631aa4e02bac603e538a5c0cb3d4765ab765c387167d7170fc8ade72b57ca146.jpg

2026-07-20 20:22:48 UTC

2026-07-20 12:53:03 UTC

I've received orders for many Satoshi plushies, and I'm preparing everything little by little.
My production schedule is fully booked until early September, and I'm really excited! 😊
https://image.nostr.build/b729744def2c1847dbff9ef3244aa9a8560e5e07819afb26d09c508d5bcf8582.jpg

2026-07-19 20:21:53 UTC

2026-07-19 11:51:00 UTC

Gyudon 🐮
I enjoyed it with grated yam over rice. 🍚
https://image.nostr.build/e96b4d90e305ad8859239ddb5c4d6cc2d84f83868c0c4cc4b078e3ba9f8d41b0.jpg

2026-07-18 22:56:36 UTC

2026-07-18 12:03:45 UTC

Cold soba with grated yam 🥢
When it's hot outside, I always crave cold soba. I also love eating it with grated Japanese yam (tororo). 😋
https://image.nostr.build/38b20ace7925d015a41b105e120868b10ee817482b7a53eb947f7026b90ed48e.jpg

2026-07-17 21:06:54 UTC

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Thank you!

2026-07-17 21:04:47 UTC

2026-07-17 12:58:07 UTC

I've received an order to make Satoshi plushies! 🎉
I'm so happy that I'll be making so many of them. Satoshi is excited too! 🎭😊
https://image.nostr.build/7ade80cc052f771e0f0c80e10bf92cd56ba0feb08b1d947a8ece4cc305559ee5.jpg

2026-07-16 20:21:46 UTC

2026-07-15 20:15:55 UTC

2026-07-15 13:10:01 UTC

Today I prepared to make a new Satoshi.
It takes more than 20 fabric pieces to make one Satoshi. I use patterns to trace the shapes onto the fabric, cut the pieces, and sew them together 🧵
https://image.nostr.build/cb74751b1d8d0041598ffa0f35c4efc5adf6cb23fca10d8ea0a9df288a2a2a82.jpg

2026-07-14 20:16:16 UTC

2026-07-13 20:22:15 UTC

2026-07-12 20:21:29 UTC

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Thank you!

2026-07-12 20:20:59 UTC

2026-07-12 11:26:58 UTC

Tofu Hamburg Steak 🫘
I made it with chicken and tofu. Since it was so hot today, I enjoyed it with a light Japanese-style sauce 😋
https://image.nostr.build/4a0bda78194aa9fa41bd492d398ce1fdaaf7cfe52f1b3ee65a9352b46dd3fd64.jpg

2026-07-11 21:09:36 UTC

2026-07-10 21:04:58 UTC

2026-07-09 12:22:57 UTC

Today, I made some Genesis Block pouches.
I occasionally receive inquiries from people who would like to purchase this pouch, so I try to keep it in stock whenever possible.
I currently have three available 🧵
https://image.nostr.build/4e2af97c6b66762baa980b1000750352d6b1687d584da7979f2f582a69c90b10.jpg

2026-07-08 20:20:19 UTC

2026-07-07 20:14:52 UTC

2026-07-06 20:15:17 UTC

2026-07-06 12:11:54 UTC

I've added an approximate price in USD to the product pages.
By the way, there are currently two Satoshi plushies in stock.
https://makingwaves-btc.com/en/
https://image.nostr.build/d20938bab2fa9429a47db961aa70afd87d9d2bd214f712474757a8fec3430b8a.jpg

2026-07-06 11:52:05 UTC

The fourth SATB version Satoshi is finished!
Just one more to go until all five are together 🐇🎭
https://image.nostr.build/bf44f99a9394734985dd662973a180872436180e67e3623299d1f2174fbe9c09.jpg

2026-07-05 20:21:08 UTC

2026-07-05 12:17:08 UTC

Grilled Squid 🦑
I seasoned it with a sweet and savory sauce made with sugar and soy sauce. I also hope to visit a summer festival and enjoy some grilled squid from a food stall this year🏮
https://image.nostr.build/a38cdae5351ee18ed5a74dc37c2cfd67ecf13331d0e71611e704904af10704a9.jpg

2026-07-04 22:22:58 UTC

2026-07-04 11:30:57 UTC

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🙌

2026-07-04 07:51:57 UTC

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Thank you! I'm glad I made this video because I wanted more people to learn about this exciting experience. 😊

2026-07-04 07:35:49 UTC

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Thank you!
@Plebeian Market
@Just B
@HiQ
@tweetious
@onway⚡️bitcoin
@Justin_Tokyo ⚡️

2026-07-04 07:32:42 UTC

I talked about my experience selling handmade goods using Nostr and Bitcoin in this video.
https://youtu.be/c3SUhelSSTs

2026-07-03 21:35:05 UTC

2026-07-03 12:19:53 UTC

The third SATB version Satoshi is finished!
I'll make two more next week, then they'll be on their way to South Korea. 🌎🐇🎭
https://image.nostr.build/fab04f13b5241340e937ccc4d58cc593b4bdfe94894b618d23dfbe6e56630310.jpg

2026-07-02 20:20:52 UTC

2026-07-02 12:06:42 UTC

The second Saturday Block version of Satoshi is finished!
Inspired by the rabbit featured in SATB merchandise, this Satoshi is also wearing a rabbit hood 🐇🎭
https://image.nostr.build/2bef69a1fd9dc82bba4538a12c3538f4c27c7d85c1cd769d627ef6cd65ea113d.jpg

2026-07-01 12:43:17 UTC

The first SATB version Satoshi wearing the Genesis Block robe is finished!
I'm planning to make a total of five 🐇🎭
https://image.nostr.build/a90b0025e38d105ddd84a263d52ca5203086e546f3686d41f13307f100034329.jpg

2026-06-30 20:17:08 UTC

2026-06-30 12:07:21 UTC

Starting tomorrow, I'll be making the SATB version of Satoshi!
Since so many were purchased at BTC Prague, I'll be making five new ones. 🐇🎭
https://image.nostr.build/332c2bcc2dc9205fb2e41c4391074c8175d2c82483bb19fbf7986e8fbb0cc2d5.jpg

2026-06-29 20:21:16 UTC

2026-06-29 10:50:53 UTC

Five Standard Satoshis in black coats are finished!
Some of them will be setting off on a journey soon. 🌎✈️
https://image.nostr.build/875b1467d56b0b736d05ac7ddb5751bc7f562157dbd55800f7562bdbcfbcd13d.jpg

2026-06-28 20:15:12 UTC

2026-06-27 13:08:01 UTC

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I'm back!

2026-06-24 11:45:14 UTC

[Notice]
I’ll be away from Thursday, June 25 to Saturday, June 27 due to other commitments.
Production, shipping, and messages will resume on the 28th.
Good night for now!
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2026-06-23 12:56:32 UTC

The third Standard Satoshi in a black coat is complete!
One of Satoshi's charms is his nicely round face revealed when the mask comes off 🎭🟠
https://image.nostr.build/7cf69b91ae785a62fc5f84f3eb560f26c421616fda8c7502c3729169b65f3216.jpg

2026-06-22 20:20:40 UTC

2026-06-21 20:20:57 UTC

2026-06-21 13:07:17 UTC

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I'm also on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/making_waves_btc

2026-06-21 13:05:24 UTC

I recently started using Facebook 📝
X is dominant in Japan, but Facebook seems to be more popular in many other countries. I hope to connect with people from around the world 🌎
Feel free to check it out 👀
https://www.facebook.com/makingwaves.btc

2026-06-21 13:01:01 UTC

Gyudon 🐮
I love the slightly sweet flavor of the sauce 🍚
https://image.nostr.build/d38c79326cd9786bc9e147087fec48342e5807b51e03752354bf281ada0a027d.jpg

2026-06-20 21:04:59 UTC

2026-06-20 12:21:55 UTC

Curry 🍛
I tried adding some summer vegetables, but they melted into the curry while it was cooking. It didn't turn out the way I imagined, but it was still delicious. 😊
https://image.nostr.build/1ace294630c7d39ecd929a5525d9654da2f4a61ffdc0654d4bbffe1ae0bd7a12.jpg

2026-06-20 12:10:17 UTC

🌊Local Satoshi🌊
Handmade Satoshi plushies from Japan, created by a maker who accepts only Bitcoin.
https://youtu.be/z5yYqB3AIlk

2026-06-20 06:47:19 UTC

Satoshiぬいぐるみの紹介動画を作りました🎭🧵
https://youtu.be/PFdUOz1g8fE

2026-06-19 12:49:55 UTC

A Standard Satoshi is finished for the first time in a while!
This is the 101st Satoshi I've made in total🎭
https://image.nostr.build/f79e77f63bb0168736f0fcbc022b8978bb6cdbe2f5c9aff9d8933aaec313fd30.jpg

2026-06-18 20:20:50 UTC

2026-06-16 04:05:17 UTC

A pouch was purchased at Bitcoin Center Seoul in Korea, and I just received the Bitcoin payment!
Thank you for your purchase!⚡
https://image.nostr.build/f57f006fcf8bf7908c29956993b4315010a1d3d438e4b96c9aa6a690a2d3bf46.jpg

2026-06-15 12:31:33 UTC

I received an order for a Satoshi plush through Nostr ⚡
Being able to pay smoothly with Zaps is one of the great things about Nostr.
Have a good journey, Satoshi! 🚙
https://image.nostr.build/958e99fd6127d89e7f02ad24371053f03d64f24d45dc24fde5a7dd49d7caf74a.jpg

2026-06-14 20:20:35 UTC

2026-06-13 13:17:29 UTC

한국어 유튜브 채널을 만들었습니다.
다음 주에는 비트코인 결제에 대한 제 생각을 이야기하는 영상을 업로드할 예정입니다.
작년에 만든 비트코인 애니메이션도 올려두었습니다⚡
https://www.youtube.com/@MakingWavesBTC-kr

2026-06-12 21:28:37 UTC

2026-06-12 11:49:57 UTC

Satoshi plushies have arrived at BTC Prague!🎭
You'll find them at Booth No. 58 with @SaturdayBlock, a team promoting Bitcoin adoption in Korea, and Corn Wallet (@Team_Corn), beloved by the Korean Bitcoin community.
They're also running a mnemonic game with merch and sats!⚡
https://image.nostr.build/7c9badb820aa317cb179707a9efe709ba2d75bf50e574fa7f369e824bcca46d3.jpg
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2026-06-12 11:27:20 UTC

I finished the ALEX plushies commissioned by Agile Energy X and shipped them out today!
Have a great trip, ALEXs! 🐲🚙
https://image.nostr.build/0206734bc90cbbdcaf595ebfe44cdb0c440aafcb2f43dc0c501092379192821b.jpg

2026-06-11 20:20:33 UTC

2026-06-10 20:22:05 UTC

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Thank you!

2026-06-10 20:21:42 UTC

2026-06-10 13:05:45 UTC

The fourth commissioned ALEX plushie is now complete!
At this pace, all five should be finished by the end of this week. 🐲
https://image.nostr.build/d6063334a3de57a7b27f1508079c5a9cd0bbdadcd7cba87afe23f2aa7809f23e.jpg

2026-06-07 20:20:40 UTC

2026-06-03 11:54:21 UTC

I'm currently making an ALEX plush. The construction is a little different from my Satoshi plushies, with the head and body made separately 🐲
https://image.nostr.build/599debf3ded26d6e43b683ee3d5aaf819d4fd0680776944a137f391ea8f1ad20.jpg

2026-06-03 05:50:37 UTC

Just now, someone purchased a Satoshi plush that is being sold at Promenade, a café in Korea, and the payment arrived in Bitcoin!
It's truly convenient to have money that can be used the same way all around the world.
Bitcoin knows no borders 🌎
https://image.nostr.build/98b544a1e5c83fbd1a40076b4775024baf51a24366a94ca9664dd801d68ba25a.jpg

2026-06-02 20:22:05 UTC

2026-06-01 12:20:17 UTC

I received an order from Agile Energy X, a Japanese company working at the intersection of renewable energy and Bitcoin mining, to make five ALEX plushies.
Today, the first one was completed! 🐲
https://image.nostr.build/751632d92cd586308b240b56f1040c75c070f9c5f1630f158d190c5f86d51781.jpg

2026-05-31 11:26:43 UTC

Today I made an eel and chicken rice bowl.
In Japan, eel is considered a good food for beating summer heat and fatigue, but it's quite expensive, so I can't afford enough to really fill me up. Instead, I cooked it teriyaki-style with chicken and enjoyed them over rice. 🍚
https://image.nostr.build/10e9cc80171ee81431e03120bb2e7856ad71f6d5ca9c7ba3ffe5e72d2744d8a5.jpg

2026-05-28 23:00:20 UTC

Satoshi plushies are now available!
Price: 21,000 sats + shipping
Limited to 3 items.
If you would like to purchase one, please visit the Making Waves website 🌊
https://makingwaves-btc.com/en/
https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/58937958036cede955b25b9295838140ba2deacb8d1939ed91a41be2545e6994/0c0b7562d67675d2645919124afc76acbc4156d697f2dc41452a1161ad523e98.webp

2026-05-28 20:21:54 UTC

2026-05-26 20:22:05 UTC

2026-05-26 12:57:05 UTC

Local Satoshi plush 🎭
I’ve now made 10 different designs!
I’ll continue collaborating with shops, communities, and events around the world to show that Bitcoin knows no borders.
Bitcoin knows no borders 🌎
https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/58937958036cede955b25b9295838140ba2deacb8d1939ed91a41be2545e6994/2066cfc92977ff33ba2512474a42d530bdfb508f92aa77d8e9c0c3c2a5a94961.webp

2026-05-24 11:52:20 UTC

Today I made Tonpeiyaki.
Tonpeiyaki is a Japanese dish made by stir-frying cabbage and pork, topped with a thin omelet, and eaten with sauce and mayonnaise.
Compared to okonomiyaki, it has fewer carbs since it doesn’t use flour 🍳
https://image.nostr.build/a74bd336146d82db0036c053522a92b2367401495eadf7367b4ac105c0f75c05.jpg