Cosplay In Japan

Cosplay in Japan is a huge thing - from kids to adults - and if you think that Japan is a conservative country - you will change your mind once you’ve seen this.  They gather around Tokyo - from harajuku to Jingu Bridge - that connects to a shrine in Meiji.  But having said that - you can also see come cosplay in Akihibara.

There are many cosplay cafe in Akihabara - fans of cosplay goes there to see cosplay waitress serve them.  They are also known as Maid cafes.  But be careful which Maid Cafes you go into - because some of the waitresses are quite skimpy dressed.

These cosplay folks love the attention - and if you have a camera - they will post for you.  I’ve heard that some don’t like pictures taken - but I’ve never come across them.

Cosplay is not cheap at all - as you can see here - the Japanese takes them seriously and wear everything to detailed.

Very colorful cosplay costume here.

Kids may be a little freak out by the costumes but we loved it.

Baby Cafe In Japan

Not much of a baby’s cafe if you asked me - but what do i know right?  plus it’s white in color - now that’s not so smart eh?  but mothers are supposed to be able to gather here and have some beverages while there children play safely - and really i don’t see much to play - but it’s shibuya - and for an hour’s worth of play time for the kids - it will make you poorer by 500Yen.  Children under 7 only - so it’s pretty exclusive - but the Japanese have the money that’s for sure.

Souvenirs From Starbucks Japan

So the girlfriend who is coming back from Japan - with her new born girl to Canada - sent me a picture of these starbucks cuppie and asked if I wanted any for souvenirs - because she knows I was crazy about Starbucks for the longest time.  Over here in this small town we don’t have Starbucks - unless we go to the city.  And I like the red/orange one but I also liked the pink one with flowers - so I told the girlfriend to get whatever pleases her.  I can’t wait to get my Starbucks souvenir from Japan.

Hello Kitty Tea In A Bottle

Only in Japan can you find a Hello Kitty Tea In a bottle - a friend from here just returned from a teaching stint in Japan and brought this all the way back for my kid.  So sweet eh.  In Japan - you can find the prettiest Hello Kitty stuff - and all original.

Magazines In Japan

Do you know what I really missed of Japan - the gifts that comes with the magazines !  yes!  and they are not some cheap pouch that comes with the magazines but nice ones that one can use.  In all my years in Canada and the amount of magazines that I buy - I haven’t found one that gave out a tote or a pouch !  now that really suxs right!  look !  right now - they have this free PAUL & JOE SISTER when you buy a Steady magazine as per a local japan blog I follow - maybe I should suggest this to the magazines in this part of the world eh.

Mother’s Day

My girlfriend who currently lives in Japan now - wants  a few mothers day gift ideas from me since she won’t be home again this year for Mother’s day.  Now that she is a mom herself, she said she appreciates her mom more than anyone in the world.  I bet a lot of us feels the same way about our mothers eh. And thank God for the internet for one can order flowers or gifts online and have them delivered to our loved ones.

I suggested this Tender Heart Platter for her grandmother too - now isn’t that cute or what!  So for those who are like myself who loved personalized gifts - you could get something like this too - i’m sure your moms, grandmere or even aunts would like this.

New Stationary Store In Japan

For those who are intrigue and love Japanese stationary - like I do - I’m sure you will be pleased to see that you can shop at D Bros when you visit Japan next.  They have a store now!! woohoo!!  near shinagawa - I heard from the girlfriend who sent me some apple and pears sticky notes a year ago.

These weren’t cheap at all - they were going for like 1900 yen each!  expensive paper - I still have them in wraps and i’m not using it.  They also have cups and saucers to die for !  at about 7000 yen each.   I do love stationary and collect them - yes! a bit crazy about them is what the spouse call me. hahah!

Japan Keepsakes

I am a big fan of Japanese cuties - from Hello Kitty to anything Japanese and my dear friend in Japan sent me some cuties - a bear like keychain.  This pink bear and another samurai - love them  !  I think all figurines in Japan has a story but I just like cute stuff.  thank you so much 0 Ayumi San!

Sara Happ In Japan

Every beauty snob knows about Sara Happ and if you haven’t bought a bottle of Brown Sugar for your lips yet - you can now even in Japan !!  yes! Sara Happ is in Japan - the girlfriend who lived in Japan shouted out loud at me during our weekly phone conversation.

She even caught her in a signing ceremony a few weeks ago - and sent me a picture - hahah!!  celeb stalker that one!   I do love Sara Happ’s product - an indulgence - but nevertheless - good stuff - it’s like putting sugar on your lips.   I think Sara Happ is available at Isetan if i am not wrong.  I’ll double check with the crazy celeb stalking g/f of mine.

Pets In Japan

Not everyone can have a pet at home - not because they don’t have money for it - but if a Japanese is renting a place - the landlord may not want pets at their place.  So for those - who can have one - they pay tons of money for them and buy all sorts of cuties for their pets.  Some Japanese friends that I know - treat their pets like their children.   They not only wear special clothings - they have special food for them too.  A dog like this - can cost easily up to $2000 USD.  I hear Japanese do not adopt their pets from the shelter - due to brand name mentality.   Therefore, if you see a pet in Japan - they are really treated like royalty by their owners but who can resist a cutie like that right?