Asakusa Diary - The Staff Blog

Even tho this morning was raining, our hero Johrel made
a great job for Tokyo Marathon.
Look at his lovely smile. We are so proud of you.

Next time you see Johrel, say `OTSUKARE=good job` to him:)
I hope he doesn't get cold or something.

One day I was watching a sumo game on TV.
Then I'm just wondering why Sumo wrestlers shave their body hair?
Maybe to protect that their opponents will have less to grab onto while fighting?
Do they shave everywhere by themselves? Sheve each other?
It just my small wonder...

Tomorrow, Sunday, Feb 28, Tokyo Marathon is going to be held!
Our staff, Johrel will be in the race.

You can actually check split time for every 5 km interval thru PC site and Mobile site. You can just put the runner's bib number or the runner's name.
Let's keep eyes on Johrel on F31647!!

PC site
http://p.tokyo42195.org/

Mobile site
http://r.tokyo42195.org/

Do you have an account on facebook?
Yes?
Then, let's find our fanpage and be a member of our fan!
It doesn't matter which hotel/hostel you had stayed.

No?
It's easy to make an account and you may find people you've met here at Sakura Hostel;)

We are happy to "meet" you on the internet again♪

Daniel is having a good time. He tried a pack of Sake on the other day.

He was doing pregame by himself. lol

You can drink anywhere in Japan, such as on a road, in a train, in a car.
just anywhere. Having a party outside while watching cherry blossom is
pretty popular event in Japan during spring season. If you are struggling with
not able to drink outside in your country, just come to Japan!
and let's have fun together.

Go Mao! You can do this!

I forgot that I am working at that moment.
Me and Yuri were so into today's figure skating tornament.

We were like a mother watching over her child. lol
Yuri were almost crying even.

Kim Yuna placed 1st place so far. She got 78.50 points;
a new world record. Mao Asada placed in 2nd place with
73.78 points. I just don't know why there is a huge diffrence
between them. Mao land 2 perfect triple axels in the program.
I am so disappointed to the judges.

Let's bet who's winning for this game.
I bet Mao's gonna take a gold medal, of course!

Are you interested in the latest fashions? shopping? celebreties?
Here is the best option for you.
`TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION`
What is Tokyo Girls Collection? This is an amazing fashion show event.
This show is just different from any other show. What is cool about it?
This show is included a fashion show, live music performances, cat walk
by the most popular Japanese models. And the coolest part is that if you
like the clothes of model's wearing, you can actually buy them immediately
through their mobile website!
To get in this event, you need to have a ticket. This event is pretty popular,
that's why tickets will be sold out so fast.

Now are you getting more interested?
Check out their website.
You can make a reservation thru their website.
http://gw.tv/tgc/10SS/whats_en/index.html

Another option is that you can join the tour called
`TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION TOUR' sponsered by JTB network.
They can pick you up at the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal and
transfer you to the show. If you feel like shopping after watching
a cool show, they transfer you to Outlet mall after the show.

More info is on their website.
http://www.jtbgmt.com/about/news_100208.html

Today's Tokyo's weather is 10°C! (Approx 40 °F) Yay!
I was waiting for long time to see sunny day like today.
What a nice day to go out. If you haven't had any plan for tomorrow,
I recommend to see a plum tree, called `Ume` in Japanese. There are
150 Ume trees at Sumida Park in Asakusa. It is not a lot, but you can
see 10 different kinds of Ume. You also can see Sky Tree at this park.
Just walking around under the nice weather is the most relaxing moment.
Have a nice relaxing day tomorrow!

http://mainichi.jp/enta/sports/10olympic/news/20100219k0000e050074000c.html

On Feb 18, Daisuke Takahashi won the bronze medal in men's figure
skating at the 2010 winter olympics. It is the first time that Japan won
the Olympic medal in Men's figure skating. Even tho he missed the four
times spinning, he peformed perfectly. I'm so proud of him.
Also, there are other 2 Japanese guys, Nobunari Oda (in 7th place) and
Takahiko Kozuka ( in 8th place), competed in the men's figure skating.
Who do you think the best performer? In person, Takahashi is the best guy.
He performes the best skating step in the world. He is such a good looking guy,
and sexy, so many Japanese girls are into him. I'm one of them.
Keep eyes on him. He is gonna be a big star near future.

This is our ninth time to have snow in Tokyo in February.
It means we have snow every two days...
No wonder it's so cold these days!

It is his first time to see snow and he frolicked around this morning:D

with his cute snowman:)

Click↓↓

Hello people, I'm Ryoko.
I just started working at this hostel today.
I graduated from my college last year.

This is my first time working as a full time job, so I am energetic and
I am so ready to welcome guests from all over the world.
That's why I suppose to get up early today to show my energy to my boss.
But when I checked my alarm o'clock, it was 30 mins before the work starts.
Yes, I came in late for my first working day.
What a shame on myself!
I will never ever be late for work from now on, I promise.

Well, let me introduce myself.
I like drinking and partying with lots of people.
I always go out to drink with my friends for my day off.
If you are same kind of person like me, why don't you come and see me,
then I can teach you what is the good place to go night time in Japan.
I am so excited to see new people everyday!

I'm happy that both of you liked it;)

Yuya★

Johrel★

Look at your mouth!!

Sorry, Naoto.
It's all gone when you were in South Korea:P

It's Valentines's day today.
In Japan, women are giving some chocolates to their BF or partners.
Also, it is common to give some to anyone (friends, family) who you want to.

So, I brought some hand-made chocolates to my co-workers;)

Tsuyoshi♪

Jack♪

Tomoe♪

Ebi-chan♪

Dear Johrel and Yuya
There are some left in a fridge;)
Do not forget to take pictures:P

Vancouver Olympics is just started today!
Did you watch the opening ceremony?
What is your favorite Olympic events/players?

Yesterday was Yuta's last day here.
He is going to graduate from his university in March
and start his new life as a new employee from April.

Do you remember his first day?
http://www.sakura-hostel.co.jp/blog/2008/08/new_face.html
Girls will be missing you! :P

This morning, he just set off to somewhere with a big backpack.
Tsuyoshi and I said "Take care!" as we always say to our guests.

How do you find events in Japan?
It may be hard to get the information what you really want.

I hope these links would be helpful for your searching...☆
Makuhari Messe
http://www.m-messe.co.jp/cgi-bin/bin/event/event_view_en.cgi

Tokyo International Forum
http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/event/english/

Tokyo Big Sight
http://www.bigsight.jp/english/index.html

Tokyo Dome
http://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/cgi-bin/schedule/User/dome/schedule-english.cgi?year=2010&month=2

Tokyo Tourism Info.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/index_topics_event.html

and sory, it's all in Japanese but...
http://www.tokyo-event.jp/category/all.html

Let me know if you know the other sites;)

About 4 years have past since we opened this hostel,
there are some spots here and there.

Last week, we have our wall repainted.

Before↓↓

After↓↓

Then, two professional staff from our sister company(Sakura House) came to
decorate our fences like this↓↓

How lovely!!

Thank you very much, Mori san and Tsune san☆

I also made a small snowman yesterday morning:)

I remember that we did have snow more often when I was a child.
Warming impact...?

It's very rare in Tokyo to get snow like last night.
I knew it was going to snow, but I didn't think we'd get that much! I'm sure a lot of people weren't ready for this.

Lucky Christina, it was her first time to see the snow! She was so excited, she helped make the snowman with guys.

Isn't she cute?

It's time to inform you that our staff, Johrel signed up for Tokyo Marathon 2010.
We are all excited about it!
I'll definitely go and see him to cheer up;)
Is there anyone who is going to run with him?

Johrel told me that he is running during break time(mid night) for the training!
...I can't believe him but respect him at the same time.

More information?
Click Johrel's picture above;)