Chinese Food In Japan

Someone asked me the other day - if there were any Chinese restaurants in Japan and if there were some - to please give him the address.  Well, lots of ppl are mistaken that in Japan, you can only find Japanese food - but it’s not true.  There are over 200 chinese restaurants in Japan - and they are easier to spot and find in Japan then under eye cream.  My friend had also asked me if they were authentic chinese food and I’m pleased to report to you that some of these restaurants are owned by folks who were from Hong Kong and China.  So yes - if you are migrating or going to work in Japan for a long time - like i did once upon a time - head over to China Town in Japan and you will find just about anything there.

Sake Lover Or Squid Lover

We’ve received many first communion invitations before but the ones given to us by our co-worker in Japan was the most unique.   I mean look at what they had come up with lately - an edible sake bottle made from squids.  Yes…! i kid you not..! hahhaha!! funny right..?? but i figured .. it would be pretty cool, first to have your sake.. and then eat the squids as snacks.  For those not from Japan, you may want to look out for them, and buy them just to keep them as souvenirs from Japan.  Well, for those who don’t like squids - just offer the squids to someone and keep the edible bottles anyways.

Tokyo In The New Year

Tokyo, Japan is many things - from good food, good place, good people, can’t really complain except that they sure need some good water softener even in the good hotels that we stayed in.   This is at Tokyo Dome during the New Year - Tokyo is one of the most lighted up city in Japan .. and even though I’ve been there so many times, these Japanese never failed to amaze me with their talent.

Amazing shape, color and lighting right? Yes it was beautiful!

Munny In MoMa Design Store Japan

Moma opened it’s first store in Harajuku in November 2007, pretty fanciful if you asked me - like these munny - that came out on exhibit.

MoMA Design Store
5-10-1 GYRE 3F
Jingumae Shibuya Tokyo

Tory Burch In Japan

Tory Burch is no stranger to most of us .. and for those who have been fans of Tory Burch, well, you and i know that we have our favorites.. and we just loved .. those must haves.  And to have one of their flagship shops.. right in the middle of Tokyo..  it’s awesome for the Japanese of course..! like having  discount cigars and i know how much they are loved by the Japanese businessmen.

Located in the Ginza district of Tokyo. The flagship store is 237 square meters and has two levels featuring the entire collection of Tory Burch goods including complete collections of ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods and accessories. The boutique will have its official grand opening celebration later this month, but right now the store is open to shoppers.

Tory Burch Japan
Fuji Konishi building 1-2F
5-5-18 in Ginza
Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Christmas In Japan

I’ve been often asked about a lot of things that seems different to the West - I sometimes feel that they think we are backwards.. or something along those lines.  Many had asked if we celebrated Christmas in Asia…  or if there are insurance for the Asians like those from carinsurancelist.com .  A wee bit funny at first .. but that goes to show how little the people in this part knows about the people in Asia.. and their Culture.

This is a scene on the street of Japan.. and they are very much lighted up .. in public street and not just homes like we have here.  Christmas is not just a religion in most part of the world.. so why does the westerners think that we don’t celebrate Christmas in Asia… is beyond my understanding.  So if you are reading this.. and wondering the same question.. well, here it is..  we do celebrate Christmas in most part of Asia.

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.

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.

Eyelash Essence

You think you’ve had it all .. the moisturizer, the perfume.. and anything wierd.. you can definitely find in Japan.. but t his new eyelash essence which is supposed to make your eyelash strong.. and thicker.. definitely tops it all and a lot cheaper than buy breeches for my kids.

This is a Japanese product from the cosmetics company Canmake Tokyo. Since I do not read Japanese, I don’t know what’s in this product. However, after searching Google for the ingredients, several sites have listed the main ones as being Panthenol and Lavender. Another Google search reveals that Panthenol is basically a moisturizer, and it’s used in mascaras and other eyelash treatments, along with hair shampoo and conditioner.  At $13 .. it’s not a bad buy!