Shigeru Minami
Shigeru Minami⚡️🇯🇵

https://makingwaves-btc.com/en/

Bitcoin Handmade Goods Artist from Japan

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2026-07-21 14:17:24 CEST

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 22:22:48 CEST

2026-07-19 22:21:53 CEST

2026-07-19 13:51:00 CEST

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

2026-07-17 14:58:07 CEST

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 22:21:46 CEST

2026-07-16 14:54:50 CEST

I'm taking on a new challenge with my Satoshi plushies.
The Satoshis seem excited about it too 🎭
https://image.nostr.build/bf84977b13061e23c1e18fa7a4f2f9a8dc107515912a06f0b70ffbc8326f95d9.jpg

2026-07-15 15:10:01 CEST

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 22:16:16 CEST

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2026-07-12 22:21:29 CEST

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Thank you!

2026-07-12 22:20:59 CEST

2026-07-12 13:26:58 CEST

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 23:09:36 CEST

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2026-07-07 22:14:52 CEST

2026-07-06 22:15:17 CEST

2026-07-06 14:11:54 CEST

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 13:52:05 CEST

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 22:21:08 CEST

2026-07-05 14:17:08 CEST

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

2026-07-05 00:22:58 CEST

2026-07-04 13:30:57 CEST

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🙌

2026-07-04 09:51:57 CEST

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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 09:35:49 CEST

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

2026-07-04 09:32:42 CEST

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

2026-07-03 23:35:05 CEST

2026-07-02 14:06:42 CEST

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 14:43:17 CEST

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 22:17:08 CEST

2026-06-22 22:20:40 CEST

2026-06-21 22:20:57 CEST

2026-06-21 15:07:17 CEST

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

2026-06-21 15:05:24 CEST

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 15:01:01 CEST

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

2026-06-20 23:04:59 CEST

2026-06-20 14:21:55 CEST

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 14:10:17 CEST

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

2026-06-20 08:47:19 CEST

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

2026-06-19 14:49:55 CEST

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 22:20:50 CEST

2026-06-16 06:05:17 CEST

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

2026-06-14 22:20:35 CEST

2026-06-13 15:17:29 CEST

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 23:28:37 CEST

2026-06-12 13:49:57 CEST

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
https://image.nostr.build/67a0d28f9058e173fa3f02936ad8f3641d9a5f8f788bc7b86efa869ebce19767.jpg

2026-06-12 13:27:20 CEST

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 22:20:33 CEST

2026-06-10 22:22:05 CEST

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Thank you!

2026-06-10 22:21:42 CEST

2026-06-10 15:05:45 CEST

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 22:20:40 CEST

2026-06-03 13:54:21 CEST

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 07:50:37 CEST

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 22:22:05 CEST

2026-06-01 14:20:17 CEST

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

2026-05-29 01:00:20 CEST

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 22:21:54 CEST

2026-05-26 14:57:05 CEST

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 13:52:20 CEST

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

2026-05-24 03:04:47 CEST

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Super cool!! 🔥🔥

2026-05-24 00:49:15 CEST

2026-05-23 13:38:55 CEST

Today I made a marinated fish rice bowl.
I really like sushi, but eating sushi at restaurants is very expensive, so when I want sushi, I make a marinated rice bowl at home instead 🐟🍚
https://image.nostr.build/735cc741dacb6c24095f3574086de732e5ec919955bc8405231a67e079bac70b.jpg

2026-05-22 07:36:54 CEST

Today, I made pizza toast for lunch for Bitcoin Pizza Day! 🍕
#bitcoinpizzaday
In Japan, there are cafés and restaurants where you can find pizza toast topped with ingredients like green peppers and onions.
It made me a bit curious whether pizza toast is also eaten in other countries around the world 🍕
https://image.nostr.build/73c33464e64a447457a2ab28ccf550d0241189c21f76f2d8baac2fd54387efe9.jpg
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2026-05-22 07:01:11 CEST

A short while ago, someone purchased goods at Bitcoin House Origin in Korea, and I received sats as payment!
I’m reminded every day of how convenient Bitcoin is, especially because it can be used across borders.
Thank you for your purchase! ⚡
https://image.nostr.build/d279be89ac824321d47b4bc0d878f3348b0a074174c6ee408f15593fccfc6716.jpg

2026-05-21 14:25:08 CEST

I made a plush of Toyotomi-kun, mascot of Toyotomi Town in Hokkaido, where a mining project uses natural gas from the hot spring area!
At the hot springs’ 100th anniversary event, the plush was displayed next to the Agile Energy X exhibition 🐮
https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/58937958036cede955b25b9295838140ba2deacb8d1939ed91a41be2545e6994/2e24063044c7b57661a4cd92c3c0d5775c66ac620c3dde2260fee38c5800c33f.webp

2026-05-20 22:23:09 CEST

2026-05-20 14:11:17 CEST

I’m planning to make three more Satoshis this week, and today I finished the first one.
Also, I’ve been looking into building a site using BTCPay Server. A payment site I previously made for Japanese users didn’t work very well, but I’m going to try again after a long time.
https://image.nostr.build/4ecd5b407e8116f349d95322698ffc852fe11a76970de7a0a4175ff7b0209791.jpg

2026-05-19 22:23:37 CEST

2026-05-19 14:05:30 CEST

Satoshis at Bitcoin House Origin in Korea are almost sold out, so five new Satoshis are now on their way.
Have a good journey, Satoshis! 🇯🇵🌎🇰🇷
https://image.nostr.build/cfe90cec73ee139228b3ab535e2cffac202656db3fab0c590603df62782d70c9.jpg

2026-05-18 22:21:19 CEST

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2026-05-12 22:21:21 CEST

2026-05-12 14:57:02 CEST

The non-Satoshi plush I’ve been working on since last week is finally complete!
He is scheduled to head to a certain place within the next few days.
I feel relieved that it’s finished 😊
https://image.nostr.build/3e46f009f4e805256d8855b86a0e920f2950e1a2d7f03314bcb037d12d5ce1af.jpg

2026-05-10 14:36:33 CEST

Today I made nikujaga (Japanese meat and potato stew).
At home, I eat brown rice mixed with pearl barley. Brown rice has more texture than white rice, so I feel fuller more easily🍚
#foodstr
https://image.nostr.build/94f239160a323fd46bc49c65fb39b7d0727cd16203c6166b0efc0ca97c87edc2.jpg

2026-05-08 22:26:34 CEST

2026-05-08 13:52:03 CEST

Continuing from yesterday, I’m still working on a prototype plush that is not Satoshi.
There’s still a lot to do, like adjusting the pattern and changing the size 🧵
https://image.nostr.build/8459670d32469d0fac8474c01b869dd886319f392c69140cf5a116320d2a76c7.jpg

2026-05-07 13:45:36 CEST

I’m currently working on a prototype plush that is not Satoshi. It’s not for sale, but a plush that will be sent to a certain place.
It’s gradually starting to come close to the image I have in mind 🧵
https://image.nostr.build/732583a62b8f248a5342d430ee6f9c3b39aab99e0ca51af17daa723687f0a02b.jpg

2026-05-06 22:21:25 CEST

2026-05-04 12:46:58 CEST

This is a photo of my breakfast—it's pretty much the same every day.
I think it's quite rare even in Japan to make natto, onsen eggs, and shio-koji at home.
Especially our homemade natto—the beans are larger than store-bought ones, so it’s more satisfying and really delicious 🫘
By the way, in Japan this time of year is called Golden Week, a series of holidays. This year, the break is from May 2 to May 6.
I’m planning to take it easy until tomorrow 😴
https://image.nostr.build/6dd6ae68713bd82593c5fa3e30b07a960f0f040df21ba7e8a08365817797436e.jpg

2026-05-03 23:26:27 CEST

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2026-05-02 14:12:29 CEST

Today I made a Japanese-style seafood curry.
It had squid, shrimp, and clams, and the aroma of the dashi was wonderful—it was delicious 🍛
https://image.nostr.build/96062aec748ce18f5a10d343805f07c6dd919c97fed8a0a7c347ee2791714436.jpg

2026-05-01 22:35:37 CEST

2026-04-30 23:39:36 CEST

2026-04-30 13:37:08 CEST

I created Satoshi plushies in collaboration with Yes Bitcoin Haiti 🇭🇹 🇯🇵
They are working on grassroots Bitcoin education and building a circular economy in Haiti.
They have also been selected as a grantee of the Bitcoin Development Fund by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF).
In Haiti, the influence of armed groups has been expanding against a backdrop of political instability and poverty, having a serious impact on society as a whole.
In 2010, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people. Since then, recovery has remained incomplete, and with the 2021 presidential assassination and another major earthquake, the country continues to face severe conditions today.
In Haiti, many people do not have access to reliable banking, and remittance outlets often run out of cash.
Even when money arrives digitally, road blockades by armed groups disrupt cash transport and banking operations, making it difficult for people to actually withdraw their funds.
Many people in Haiti rely on remittances from family members living abroad, but high fees and difficulties in receiving funds remain major challenges.
Additionally, after the 2010 earthquake, concerns were raised about the transparency of how international aid was used, leaving ongoing questions about whether support reliably reaches those in need.
In this context, Bitcoin—allowing peer-to-peer value transfer without intermediaries—is gaining attention as a new option.
Its ability to enable sending and receiving funds without relying on governments or banks could be highly meaningful in such challenging environments.
@npub1gzl…e7yf
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2026-04-29 13:36:56 CEST

I fell behind on my work today, so the fifth Satoshi will be finished tomorrow.
It looks like the Satoshis can’t wait to all be together 🎭
https://image.nostr.build/5bc0fba37ecd00c1e28dae97a1800725c08d240aeb90ebf36a1dd20a18728c69.jpg

2026-04-26 13:50:36 CEST

Today I had unadon (grilled eel rice bowl).
Eel is more expensive than other fish, so I can’t eat it very often. It’s so delicious that I wish I could eat it until I’m full 🤤
https://image.nostr.build/cdca6dd91e2c0318706187c04f433c99d0275707b166087add35bf7a64c21263.jpg

2026-04-25 22:46:19 CEST

2026-04-22 13:52:45 CEST

Starting tomorrow, I’ll begin making a new Local Satoshi!
Today I was prototyping a new outfit for the Satoshi, and I’m really excited to start making it tomorrow!
https://image.nostr.build/d27c6b13192cbd7cbc9efa1aa304b9d716e310e3258f4aad61fac3a212034759.jpg

2026-04-21 22:21:59 CEST

2026-04-16 22:20:33 CEST

2026-04-13 22:21:59 CEST

2026-04-10 13:10:06 CEST

🌊 Local Satoshi (Saturday Block version) 🌊
Saturday Block is building Bitcoin culture in Korea through meetups, goods, and education.
Inspired by their rabbit and Genesis Block–themed items, Satoshi wears a Genesis Block robe.
https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/58937958036cede955b25b9295838140ba2deacb8d1939ed91a41be2545e6994/eccabca1ec10b6098c445c0d9d9b018bf125ae87ed28f6d905409cc417a53e85.mp4

2026-04-03 23:25:54 CEST

2026-04-03 13:32:25 CEST

Today I prepared the fabric for two SATB versions of Satoshi.
All five should be completed next week, and I’m planning to send them to Korea ✈️
https://image.nostr.build/e5b4a50a25667786cd792538a4f06713842d95d3d7d7954406fd46515fe3a573.jpg

2026-04-02 22:21:36 CEST

2026-04-02 14:14:53 CEST

The third SATB version of Satoshi is complete!
Magnets are built into the Satoshi plush’s hands and mini cushion, so it can spread its arms or HODL a Bitcoin.
The mask is also removable 🎭
https://image.nostr.build/69f4e488d1921f1bf5ebb9e3748c9bf0b74c5adeb7a2615216be3fe07257e63c.jpg

2026-04-01 22:22:04 CEST