Back again!
Well next week I'll be in Japan again - my 3rd time! It has actually come around again so soon! I can't believe I'll be going back, I think I'll cry when I touch down in Japan.
This time I feel like my Japanese has improved quite a bit, so hopefully I'll be able to speak to people a little more and feel more confident doing so. Because I keep flaking and not studying properly I haven't progressed very quickly but hopefully the 2 weeks in Japan will help that!
This time I'm going to visit some different places, like Hiroshima, Nara, Nikko and maybe Yokohama. This time, my Mum and two little brothers will be coming with me so the experience will be different! I'm really looking forward to showing them Japan though because they know how much I love it so it'll be good for them to see why.
I'll be updating my blog everyday like I did the last time I was in Japan or I'll try to because it does get quite busy at times!
I'll be in Japan a little longer, it's not quite two weeks, it's more like 17 days. So much to see and do, I can't wait <3
See you next time!
Sally
Showing posts with label Japan Trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japan Trip. Show all posts
Saturday, 18 October 2014
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Japan Trip October 2014
I didn't really wrap up last time, but my last trip to Japan was amazing!
I'm planning to go again in 2014, so stay tuned for that, I'll be posting more planning and pictures!
Sally
I'm planning to go again in 2014, so stay tuned for that, I'll be posting more planning and pictures!
Sally
Sunday, 10 March 2013
Preparing for Japan 2013
Hello everyone! 皆さんおはようございます！
Once again, I'm returning to Japan. I've started this blog, really as a hub to post all my Japan interests and to talk about my travels. I've also uploaded the blog post from my previous trip to Japan, which is very fashion-centric.
This time, I have many many things planned! Some of the highlights of my trip will include a Geisha Makeover in Gion. I'm so excited for this! Gion (祇園) is a really beautiful traditional area of Kyoto (京都市), where you may spot a Maiko. It's where Memoirs of a Geisha is set, and I really liked the ambiance of the film. I'm hoping to capture a little of that in Gion.
We will be staying in Osaka (大阪) for one week, which is one of my favourite party places. People from Kansai are really fun and friendly! I want to eat a lot of Takoyaki (たこ焼き) and just experience more of the food from Osaka.
We'll be visiting Shinsaibashi (心斎橋) and Dotonbori (道頓堀). Dotonbori really comes to life at night! Last time we posed with some guys under the giant Glico man! I can't wait to see it again.
We'll also be visiting Osaka Castle and it's gardens. We are going in Cherry Blossom season, in a couple of weeks, so we are hoping to catch it. If we do, it'll be extremely lucky! It looks very beautiful at this time of year. Hoping the weather will hold out. We will also be visiting the famous Osaka Aquarium! I love sea life and fish generally, so this will be a real experience. So many photo opportunities.
Looks amazing doesn't it?! We'll also be visiting Kobe (神戸市), last time I went I really enjoyed the fresh sea air and it's a really chill day out. Last time I went, the boat rides were all closed, maybe it was just the day or the season? Hopefully they will be active this time!
Kobe Harborland was really fun last time. I think MOSAIC is an entertainment/shopping district, I remember a bunch of arcades and purikura out by the port. Also, I think my boyfriend is looking to sample some Kobe beef so we'll have to see if we can locate some!
We'll also be spending just over a week in Tokyo (東京). Me and my two female friends love Lolita and Gyaru fashion so obviously, we'll be spending some time at the famous Shibuya (渋谷区) 109 building and also Harajuku (原宿). Gonna buy so many clothes it'll be unbelievable.
We'll also be seeing Mt Fuji. I barely saw it last time as it was a little cloudy, but it was still an amazing experience to go there. It's really beautiful! Me and my friend Marisa had a little boat ride which was a laugh and we went on Swan boats on Lake Kawaguchiko, peddling around was fun! She was much fitter than me, my legs got tired, haha.
Of course, we'll be visiting Akihabara ( 秋葉原). Maybe we'll visit some of the Maid Cafes! Aren't they cute? Akihabara is full of electronics, video games, cosplay and anime. The inner geek in me loves this place, I bought a Famicom there last time that I still haven't played! Also bought a bunch of Zelda merchandise that I'd never seen anywhere else.
This isn't even half of what we are doing, but the highlights! I'm actually incredibly excited writing this post, I've been counting down the days for months. 日本に行きます！わくわくする！
Thanks for reading!
Sally
Once again, I'm returning to Japan. I've started this blog, really as a hub to post all my Japan interests and to talk about my travels. I've also uploaded the blog post from my previous trip to Japan, which is very fashion-centric.
This time, I have many many things planned! Some of the highlights of my trip will include a Geisha Makeover in Gion. I'm so excited for this! Gion (祇園) is a really beautiful traditional area of Kyoto (京都市), where you may spot a Maiko. It's where Memoirs of a Geisha is set, and I really liked the ambiance of the film. I'm hoping to capture a little of that in Gion.
We will be staying in Osaka (大阪) for one week, which is one of my favourite party places. People from Kansai are really fun and friendly! I want to eat a lot of Takoyaki (たこ焼き) and just experience more of the food from Osaka.
We'll be visiting Shinsaibashi (心斎橋) and Dotonbori (道頓堀). Dotonbori really comes to life at night! Last time we posed with some guys under the giant Glico man! I can't wait to see it again.
We'll also be visiting Osaka Castle and it's gardens. We are going in Cherry Blossom season, in a couple of weeks, so we are hoping to catch it. If we do, it'll be extremely lucky! It looks very beautiful at this time of year. Hoping the weather will hold out. We will also be visiting the famous Osaka Aquarium! I love sea life and fish generally, so this will be a real experience. So many photo opportunities.
Looks amazing doesn't it?! We'll also be visiting Kobe (神戸市), last time I went I really enjoyed the fresh sea air and it's a really chill day out. Last time I went, the boat rides were all closed, maybe it was just the day or the season? Hopefully they will be active this time!
Kobe Harborland was really fun last time. I think MOSAIC is an entertainment/shopping district, I remember a bunch of arcades and purikura out by the port. Also, I think my boyfriend is looking to sample some Kobe beef so we'll have to see if we can locate some!
We'll also be spending just over a week in Tokyo (東京). Me and my two female friends love Lolita and Gyaru fashion so obviously, we'll be spending some time at the famous Shibuya (渋谷区) 109 building and also Harajuku (原宿). Gonna buy so many clothes it'll be unbelievable.
We'll also be seeing Mt Fuji. I barely saw it last time as it was a little cloudy, but it was still an amazing experience to go there. It's really beautiful! Me and my friend Marisa had a little boat ride which was a laugh and we went on Swan boats on Lake Kawaguchiko, peddling around was fun! She was much fitter than me, my legs got tired, haha.
Of course, we'll be visiting Akihabara ( 秋葉原). Maybe we'll visit some of the Maid Cafes! Aren't they cute? Akihabara is full of electronics, video games, cosplay and anime. The inner geek in me loves this place, I bought a Famicom there last time that I still haven't played! Also bought a bunch of Zelda merchandise that I'd never seen anywhere else.
This isn't even half of what we are doing, but the highlights! I'm actually incredibly excited writing this post, I've been counting down the days for months. 日本に行きます！わくわくする！
Thanks for reading!
Sally
Japan Trip June 2011
Hello everyone!
I recently went to Japan, and as such I bought a lot of fashion items and visited a lot of the stores. So this post is going to be all about Japan, and my Japan purchases, so enjoy!
I definitely spent the most money in Harajuku, but I also visted the Angelic Pretty and Baby, The Stars Shine Bright stores in Osaka. Angelic Pretty was so pink! It was a really big store, I’ve never seen so much AP in one place. Baby was also lovely, they had Kanon Wakeshima playing when I walked in. I also went to Tralala and Liz Lisa, both really lovely shops – I bought a top and dress from the Tralala in Osaka.
The outfit I got from Tralala is a little bit gyaru, I think. It’s pink gingham, with a big bow on the front. It’s short, and it came with a basic plain frill white tshirt that has cute little cap sleeves. I love it, and it’s nice and casual too. I wore it to Hello Kitty Land~! Excuse my shoes, hah, my feet were
messed up with blisters so I had to wear the sensible ones.
Okay, now moving on, here are a few shop fronts from my time in Harajuku.
Both beautiful shops, I didn’t buy anything from there though! But here is what I did actually buy, hah. From left to right – Gothic lolita dress by Bodyline. Melty Chocolate by Angelic Pretty with matching headbow. Pink heart shaped bag from Angelic Pretty, pink tote bag free from AP. Pink gingham dress with white frill tshirt from Tralala. Angelic Pretty Fruit’s Parlour with matching headbow. Bodyline mint cake print with matching shoes.
Ah, I’m so lucky <3 I adore what I bought so much. And finally, of course, I visited the Shibuya 109 building, which I can tell you was absolute gyaru heaven. Everyone was so pretty and perfect in that place!
I had an absolutely wonderful time in Japan, unfortunately I could only cover the fashion aspects in this blog, but I hope that’s enough for you guys! Next will probably be a blog about the magical world of puri kura!
Thanks for reading,
Sally
I recently went to Japan, and as such I bought a lot of fashion items and visited a lot of the stores. So this post is going to be all about Japan, and my Japan purchases, so enjoy!
I definitely spent the most money in Harajuku, but I also visted the Angelic Pretty and Baby, The Stars Shine Bright stores in Osaka. Angelic Pretty was so pink! It was a really big store, I’ve never seen so much AP in one place. Baby was also lovely, they had Kanon Wakeshima playing when I walked in. I also went to Tralala and Liz Lisa, both really lovely shops – I bought a top and dress from the Tralala in Osaka.
The outfit I got from Tralala is a little bit gyaru, I think. It’s pink gingham, with a big bow on the front. It’s short, and it came with a basic plain frill white tshirt that has cute little cap sleeves. I love it, and it’s nice and casual too. I wore it to Hello Kitty Land~! Excuse my shoes, hah, my feet were
messed up with blisters so I had to wear the sensible ones.
Okay, now moving on, here are a few shop fronts from my time in Harajuku.
Both beautiful shops, I didn’t buy anything from there though! But here is what I did actually buy, hah. From left to right – Gothic lolita dress by Bodyline. Melty Chocolate by Angelic Pretty with matching headbow. Pink heart shaped bag from Angelic Pretty, pink tote bag free from AP. Pink gingham dress with white frill tshirt from Tralala. Angelic Pretty Fruit’s Parlour with matching headbow. Bodyline mint cake print with matching shoes.
Ah, I’m so lucky <3 I adore what I bought so much. And finally, of course, I visited the Shibuya 109 building, which I can tell you was absolute gyaru heaven. Everyone was so pretty and perfect in that place!
I had an absolutely wonderful time in Japan, unfortunately I could only cover the fashion aspects in this blog, but I hope that’s enough for you guys! Next will probably be a blog about the magical world of puri kura!
Thanks for reading,
Sally
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