When we first opened, we mainly sold free papers, but as solo exhibitions and pop-ups increased, SUT also began to host its own original exhibitions. It was during this time that we encountered "ZINEs and miscellaneous goods." With the arrival of COVID-19, the number of free papers published by individuals plummeted, and ZINEs began to increase in their place. There seem to be various definitions of "ZINE," but at SUT, we define free papers as those that are free and ZINEs as those that are paid. Just like ZINEs, miscellaneous goods also increased. If ZINEs are created by people who express themselves through words and photographs, then miscellaneous goods items created by people who create illustrations and characters also add color to SUT.

SUT, which will celebrate its 7th anniversary in September 2025, is planning to move on to the next stage. In addition to zines and miscellaneous goods, the store's walls are adorned with many art pieces. Many of these are printed using risographs, attracting attention even from people unfamiliar with risographs. We too started producing zines and posters using risographs and became hooked on its charm. In the fall of 2024, we acquired an old model risograph machine, and the plan to transform SUT into a risograph workshop began. On November 1st, 2025, the risograph workshop "Risosta" will open.

In this way, SUT is constantly undergoing various changes. Whether it's someone visiting for the first time in several years, or someone who passes by the shop every day on their commute, even we are surprised by the changes. In a world where what was "normal" yesterday can change so drastically today that it feels like a lie, we hope that SUT can continue to adapt and change in its own unique way.