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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.
Visiting local places are a must when in a foreign country. This gives you a feel of what it is like as a local. Palm looks like one of those to-go place. There are lots of arcades or malls like this in Osaka but not as many in Tokyo. Vid courtesy of Danny Choo. Maybe bump into him there…
Jishin has been something at the back of my mind when visiting Japan
tsunami is, after all, a Japanese term
What is happening to earth? Is it ending? Should I still be focusing on studying for my exam or should I focus on something else…
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