Browsing the archives for the Japan category.
the iconic Harajuku station
gashapon
krepu
Hot Toys ToysSapien not far from Harajuku St
more crepe
it seems that the Japanese love to and don’t mind queues
a couple of Lucky Bags left from the New Yea
Takeshita dori
heading back to the station
We review our purchases each time to ensure that we did not make any impulse purchases and if we did, that we learn from it to eliminate or reduce future impulse purchases…
Sakuma Drops from a little candy shop in Shibamata
Mini Cola candy from the same shop in Shibamata
Confectionery from a confectionery shop in Ueno
chocolate bars on the left from Ueno, corn-flavoured soft candy and chocolate bar on the right from Niseko
A whole year’s supply of Mintia (hopefully) in a variety of flavours at 79 yen each from a chemist in Ueno.
Houjicha, Sencha and chilli pepper soup from a teashop in Ueno
tea containers which the obasan nicely wrapped and even put sakura-shaped stickers on it
rounded porcelain magnets from the teashop in Ueno, nicely and carefully wrapped with bubble wrap and square magnet from a shop in Niseko
ginger tea from the health food section in Tokyu Hands. Discovered this at a promotion corner in Tokyu Hands Takashimaya Shinjuku during a previous trip
Things from Daiso Harajuku. How can anyone not want to buy at least 1 item from Daiso
Ipod case from Yodobashi
bath salt packs from the shop in Hotel Niseko Alpen. They even gave me several bags to use for giving away as gifts. How thoughtful is that. Another reason to love Japan.
confectionery from a shop in Niseko
sea-salt from a shop in Niseko
Japanese slippers was on the to-buy list but only came across a couple of rather expensive ones in Shibuya. Managed to get a pair at Narita Airport for about 1300 yen.
didn’t get the Eams chair we wanted but this isn’t that bad looking
Were there about a month after the March 11th quake and tsunami struck to see the sakura. Just returned home again from a half-month visit. In a way, it is our support to Japan.
Last soba meal before heading to Narita
Oyako-don
Soba desu
Waiting for NEX
Damaged…
Love this drink & packaging
NEX arriving
Things at the airport
In Melbourne, there are garden waste, recycling which includes all bottles, cans, paper and cardboard, and rubbish but in Japan…
Made it through with two check-in baggage weighing a total of 47kgs, two carry-on backpacks and two G2000 shopping bags without any additional charges. Reviewing the purchases and spending…
Mouse pad from Bic Camera and Cardholder from Oriental Bazaar
Aluminium foil splatter screen and my preferred type of can opener, which seems to be almost obsolete now. Both from Daiso the 100-yen shop.
milk carton clip and air-cond cover from Daiso
banana case from Daiso
pillow airers from Daiso
clealr plastic pockets from Daiso
mesh cases from Daiso
hooks and clips from Daiso
little tools from Daiso
dental picks and pencil covers from Daiso, and iPhone accessories from Yodobashi
wooden scoop from Daiso, clear plastic case from Muji and rubbery pig cover from MoMa store, Omotesando, Tokyo
standing rice scoop from MoMA store
more from MoMA store
Chikuno charcoal cubes and flashing camera keychain from MoMA
measuring tool from MoMA store
eggling from MoMA store
magnetic bookmark from MoMA store
in-flight pack from MoMA store and in-flight audio kit from Bic Camera
gadgets from Yodobashi/Bic Camera
Pochi cases from Yamashiroya
Crystal garden from Yamashiroya
Little Waterfront umbrellas sold almost everywhere in Tokyo for 525 yen each
Manhattan Portage camouflage bag from Ameyoko-cho for 7200 yen
flashcards from Tokyu Hands and origami, free from reception at hotel
iPhone stand from Tokyu Hands and miniature New Balance runners free with every bottle of Vittel
Salt shaker & Pepper grinder from Afternoon Tea in Ueno station
Thermo mugs also from Afternoon Tea in Ueno Station
cable organisers from Yodobashi and donut sticky tape dispenser from Tokyu Hands
toiletries bag from Muji
cardholder from Muji and sleek white plastic container from Daiso
listening to this in a week’s time. The tune played when trains arrive and depart at Shinjuku eki. Stuff Melbourne, its things and its people for a fortnight. Hoping for a safe and sound, and drama-less trip.
This is our show of support for Japan.
