Much like the original Skull Skates based, in Vancouver Canada, Skull Skates Japan has been fortunate to align itself with not only skaters, but also with various bands, musicians, artists and generally creative people with common interests. PD's Hot Shop Japan is the outlet shop that offers Skull Skates products during it's very unusual business hours [open 8:30 pm and closed at 1:00 am] although it is not unusual to see the shop open as late as 3:00 in the morning! While browsing at midnight, shoppers may find themselves refreshed by a hot or cold tea or coffee from the Skull Skates vending machine. Congratulations to Satoshi and to all of his friends, helpers and supporters for staying true to Skull Skates' ideals while adding a uniquely Japanese flavor of their own.