Homey Cafe In Japan

Japan or anywheres in tokyo is quite a trendy place .. but when you lived in Tokyo for as long as I did, you wanna try more homey stuff instead of those from the chain stores.  One can get starbucks anywheres in Japan..  but a homey cafe like this .. is not easy to find.  This cafe is a gem and was recommended by someone .. and even though it is in an old house, the food served was pretty nice. Nothing like sitting with old friends.. and enjoying a cosy conversation and looking up some  Black Friday deals or just chatting up the nice wait staff.  Located in Kitazawa - it’s called mois cafe.  Check it out if you are in the vicinity eh.

New Moon Fan Meet Up In Japan

If you think that the vampire shows are only popular in Hollywood, USA and Western countries.. than you are so wrong.  New Moon fans in Japan got to meet their idol Robert Pattinson in early November  and it is really him, definitely no doubles but he might just need  identity theft protection because the fans went crazy for him.. trying to touch him i heard.  He was greeted by screaming fans at Shinagawa Intercity Hall in Tokyo, more British like than American if you asked me. I bet a lot of Japanese girls went ga - ga that day.

Some goodies received during the meet up.

Toyota Showroom In Tokyo

Love the Toyota showroom in Tokyo.. and if you are ever in Tokyo.. you have to go see the showroom.  Going into the showroom is free, you can even test drive the latest model.. but was told that one has to make booking or arrangements way in advance.  There are all sorts of cars - from family vans to sports and convertible, plus buy all your car accessories there. I was there when they had that opening ceremony for the display at Toyota Universal Design Showcase in 2004. Toyota and Matsushita opened the biggest showroom in Japan, i was totally in awe.  So don’t forget to drop in at the Toyota Showroom, opens daily i heard.

Ice Cream In Japan

When it comes to sweets and desserts, the Japanese certainly have a way with it.  This was found while i was looking for an AED store.  Green tea Parfait and Hojicha (roasted green tea) Parfait , can be found at Hayashiya-chaen in Seibu department store. I love the mochi so much.. i eat the ice cream just because of it.  They certainly make it so good.. and different from other places that i’ve tried and tasted.  So if you are into healthy stuff, try this out.

Designer Hotel In Tokyo - Claska

Unlike the hotels punta cana this designer hotel called Claska sure didn’t looked too impressive from the outside.  With 9 rooms for guests like you and I .. i hear it’s impossible to get a room.  But they have 26 permanent residential rooms for long staying guests… so i’m guessing that makes up for the lack of ordinary guest rooms.

They did have some kinda exhibit when i was there.. something about japanese living..??

And a coffee and souvenir shop as well on the ground floor.

One of the guest rooms .. pretty interesting.. and yes.. pretty designer look.

A Bit Of American In Japan

After staying in Japan for 3 months, I was feeling a little too much .. of sushi and sashimi .. hahahah!!!  I had forgotten all about using  water softeners like i do back home, because in Japan, we don’t need it.  Anyhow, I was only too glad to see that they had a Bubba Gump Shrimp in Tokyo too.. so here i was with my dear American friend.. eating a hamburger.. and looking at the skyline of the rainbow bridge.  Too romantic in my opinion.. for a Dr Pepper .. hahhaha!!  but food was good.. it is located at Tokyo Dome and opened from 11am to 11pm.  So if you need a little american or a Forrest Gump fan.. head up to this awesome place.

Hot Stone Bath

As much as I dislike undressing in front of strangers.. albeit professional,  this detox spa in Japan is to die for.  Why ..?? because it really does make one skin looks shiny and glossier if there is such a way to describe it.  A very relaxing atmosphere .. you are placed on some hot stones.. and you get to sweat out those awful toxins inside you.  There are no tv or tv stand to interfere in this almost sacred ritual.  Everything is very serene… and so calming to the body and soul.

The ladies there were really polite.. and had given me some towels.. and some kind of pjs to wear.. the towels are to give myself.. a wash.. before entering the hot stone room.  I was told by my friends to drink plenty of water.. and you lay on those hot stones for 15 mins… and try to sweat it out.   It wasn’t extremely hot or anything.. i didn’t sweat right away.  You get a few mins break in between.. for you to replenish your fluids.. and then try and sweat some more.

Did i like it..?? absolutely..! it wasn’t expensive either.. so i will definitely recommend this to all ladies..  if you want smooth and radiant skin.

Only For Girls

When i was in Japan.. some nice admin assistant showed me this only only for girls website for just about anything cute.  Whether you need a snack or some sweets .. and cosmietic and just about any kind of music, you can find it online on It’s Demo website.  Shopping online is so addictive, luckily i didn’t get as bad as those who have had the glucomannan side effects .  Many japanese girls cannot live without them.. and visit them on a daily basis.  This online store boast of knowing the ladies very well.. and they captured my heart as well, in fact i bought some cute stuff from them too. See those lovely food trinket.. that one can carry them with your keychain..?? i bought quite a few for souvenirs.