Japanese Fashion

To say that the Japanese gals are fashionable is really an understatement.  The Japanese gals are way ahead when it comes to fashion.  Even in the cold winter.. while I am looking frumpy in my huge warm coat.. they can be out wearing fashionable mini-skirt.. and boots.  How they do it..?? i don’t know.  Are they freezing..?? lets find out.

Around Shibuya and Harajuku in Tokyo, a growing number of young women in their teens and twenties are wearing mini skirts and shorts. Though normally about half of all women wear pants in freezing winter, this year it seems that around 50% of women in these areas are wearing skirts, with a further 30% wearing shorts and just 20% wearing pants. Skirts and shorts are winning hands-down. Hemlines, meanwhile, are short; micro skirts that rise 20 or 30 centimeters above the knees and ultra-short hot pants are not uncommon.

Fashionable Japanese Without The Kimono

Some ppl still thinks that the women folks in Japan wears Kimono .. lol.  Not exactly true.. but they do wear them on special occasions like going to the temple, New Year’s day .. and weddings or an important office function.   The Japanese are very fashionable ppl and their designers are very artistic and meticulate.  From home designs and furnishing, from area rugs to tea sets - every detailed in a fashion show like the ones that they have once a year is awesome.

Unfortunately, unlike the ones in Milan and Paris, they do not get as much recognition or as much buzz for all their effort.  Truth be told.. the Japanese designers are pretty awesome.. if you asked me. I also heard that there were quite a few first time participants .. that had pretty designers on this year’s fashion week.   I didn’t get an invitation this year.. maybe because i haven’t gone for the last few ones.  But many years ago, when I was working for the hotel industry .. my boss always gets invited.. and since his wife wasn’t in town, i get to go with him.  I enjoyed every moment of it.  So glamour..!!! but sure made me feel a little bit shy.. when you are standing besides some fabulous looking model eh.

The Art Of Japanese Tattoos

The Japanese are very artistic ppl .. not only are they particular about the kind of tattoos they put on .. they are into the traditional kind of tattoo and in fact, they are gaining lots of interest of late.  These traditonal tattoos are not done by just any tattooists but traditional irezumi is done by only the specialist.   The reason behind it is because they are so detailed, they not only are expensive by time consuming and very intensive. While some may think covering the whole body like them is not their taste, the japanese who does this traditional kind of suit that covers not only the back but the arm and the chest can take up to 5 yrs of work - but only once a week visit, since you can imagine, how painful it can be.  And the total cost ..?? is as much ast US $30,000.  But personally, if i were to have any tattoos done, i would rather do something that means something.

Yes.. even ladies do these traditional tattoos

Ms Universe Japan 2009

10 Ms Universe Japan was introduced to the media.  One wonders who will be crowned this year.. to represent Japan.

Shopping @ Shibuya

Shopping at Shibuya is a must when you are in Japan.. but we don’t do shopping alone.. because the eye candies are just awesome.  These girls worked at one of the fashion store.. and are extremely friendly.  Japan LA had a picture of them.. and although i didn’t meet the exact girls.. they are what you can find in Japan.  Girls are friendly and very cute.

Sake Festival

Yearly sake festivals in Tokyo and Osaka are a great place to try out different premium brands from around the country. While you’re there you can also check out the latest fashions in the sake world. Here’s a look at what stylish brewers are wearing these days.

Find Japan In LA

Yes.. you can find your little Japan in LA.  Located at Melrose Place.  They carry extensive amount of cute stuff.  If you are a japanese freak like myself, you will enjoy this store tremendously.  I heard they are planning a trip with fans of the store.. to Japan this Spring.. donch miss it now.  apan L.A. is located at 648 N. Fuller Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036. It is just off Melrose Ave., 5 blocks West of La Brea. Phone: (323) 934-5201

Erika Sawajiri Married

Earlier last week .. i told everyone that Erika Sawajir is getting married.. well true to the announcement.. she did get married on the 19th Jan and looking very beautiful indeed.   The ceremony took place in Meiji Shrine and loads of fans were there to wish her well.. and she in return kept saying “Domo” .. meaning thanks.. in Japanese.  She was a beautiful bride alright.. but her media creator husband who is about 20 yrs her senior doesn’t look like the charming prince i would have hope for her.  Anyhow.. i some gals in Japan would die to look like Erika and my g/fs in Japan swears by Fentraphen to look slim and confident.  i wouldn’t mind taking some too.. if i could look like Erika eh.. 

Kawaii TV - Tokyo TV Episode 1

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Souvenir Stores In Tokyo DisneyLand

Souvenir stores like these in Tokyo Disneyland are aplenty.  These one not only sell cute souvenirs.. they also have  promotional pens to those who visit their stores.   And these kinda stores are usually swarmed with visitors that arrive at the Disneyland.  If you are wondering why even on weekdays, DisneyLand is still crowded, it is because the Japanese comes from all over Japan and visit this Disneyland.  So they are technically on holiday as well.