Asakusa Diary - The Staff's Blogtag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//12010-03-11T05:46:55ZWritten by the staff members of Sakura Hostel, a newly opened budget accommodation in Tokyo, Japan.
About the hostel, Asakusa, Tokyo, backpacking, the staff's daily life and more. Movable Type 3.2-ja-2WANTED!!tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11232010-03-11T05:39:33Z2010-03-11T05:46:55ZThis morning, Johrel told me that our guests went to Roppongi for clubbing last...Yuriwww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
At first, they were four but one of them who put on Winnie-the Pooh was separated...
Have you found a big yellowish drunk bear around Roppongi last night?
For your information,,,
They said that if you wear these costume, you'll become more attractive to women:P
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Girls will be missing you...tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11222010-03-10T05:14:09Z2010-03-11T05:27:01ZOur Ikemen (nice looking guy ) staff, Yuya is leaving soon. He has been working ...Yuriwww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
He has been working with us for about 7 months as a night shift staff.
Though it is sad if we can't see you, we all hope your success in a new field!!
Good Luck☆and come to see us anytime;)
We gotta find another Ikemen now!!
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I was waiting for...tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11212010-03-09T05:17:17Z2010-03-09T05:51:34ZSweeeeeeets! I mean, their coming back;) Jack and Johrel have just came back fr...Yuriwww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
Jack was in Korea for more 2 weeks to attend his sister's wedding ceremony.
Yuri : How's your vacation?
Jack: I ate meats too much and don't want to have them for a while...
Johrel had stayed in Cebu island for a week after Tokyo marathon.
Yuri: You didn't get a suntan at all!
Johrel: I put on a heavy layer of sun block☆
By the way, this title sounds familiar ...
http://www.sakura-hostel.co.jp/blog/2009/07/tomo_is_back_to_the_real_life.html]]>
Obsessiontag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11202010-03-08T00:52:25Z2010-03-09T05:12:14ZI am obsessed with Onion Rings! Try this onion rings at Watami (Watami is one o...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
This one is different from any other onion rings.
Why? This is much thicker like American onion rings,
and you can taste little bit of curry spice.
I think this is the best onion ring in Japan.
Even tho you are not that big fan, it's worth just trying!
What's your obsession?
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New staff!tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11192010-03-07T06:04:07Z2010-03-09T05:12:34Z Hi, How are you doing? My name is Mai :-) I started working here, SAKURA HOSTEL...Maiwww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
Hi, How are you doing?
My name is Mai :-)
I started working here, SAKURA HOSTEL from March 1st.
I was in Philippines and United Arab Emirates before i came here.
I studied Hospitality service in my college therefore i decided to work at Hotel in U.A.E. then transfered to Philippines.
I came back from Philippine last Dec then i encountered this job. I'm happy to work at the accommodation again because i love to meet people from all over the world...
I'm glad to seeing you soon!
Thank you,
Mai
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Kevin's explorationtag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11172010-03-06T05:28:21Z2010-03-06T05:39:54ZKevin's first trial of peeling off the plastic wrapped Onigiri Having a struggle...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
Having a struggle time...
Don't mess up.
You made it! Omedetou!
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Julieeeeeeeeeeen!!tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11162010-03-05T05:01:42Z2010-03-05T07:17:05ZHi, guys! Julien(rightmost) , who had stayed with us about 3 years ago, just cam...Yuriwww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
Julien(rightmost) , who had stayed with us about 3 years ago, just came back to
his second home in Tokyo (Here)!
http://www.sakura-hostel.co.jp/blog/2007/04/julien.html
He brought us some sweets and his friends this time:D
Though we knew that we had a reservation under the name of "Julien",
nobody expected that it was him.
I was so surprised when I saw him but was soooooo happy to see him again♪
He is an expert traveler because he had been to everywhere in Japan except Hokkaido.
Yes, he knows about Japan much more than me!
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Limited SAKURA menu at Starbuckstag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11152010-03-04T06:43:18Z2010-03-04T08:13:20Z I tried both of their new Sakura menu on the other day. Sakura Flappuccino has ...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
I tried both of their new Sakura menu on the other day.
Sakura Flappuccino has Sakura chocolate on the top.
Hot one called `Sakura Steamer.` Personally, I like Sakura Steamer better. I am not that big sweets fan, so that one is less sweet and I can taste Sakura flavor a little bit. Sakura flavor is perfectly matched with hot milk.
This week is going to be raining all the time. If you feel blue by this rain,
go to Starbucks and you can feel spring little bit earlier. ]]>
Why do we eat those kinds of food on Hinamatsuri?tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11142010-03-03T09:18:45Z2010-03-03T10:54:35Z Today is Hinamatsuri. Families with young girls celebrate a girl's festival wi...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
Today is Hinamatsuri. Families with young girls celebrate a girl's
festival with displaying doll sets.
Normally, we have `Chirashizushi` (sushi rice topped with raw fish,
shrimp, a lotus root, and shredded egg on top) and clam soup.
According to an old tradition, a shrimp means long life, a lotus root
means better prospect for future. Clam shells are the symbol of
a perfectly matched couple, because a pair of clam shells fits perfectly,
and no pair except the original pair.
And also we decorate Hishi-mochi (diamond shaped rice cake).
Each color has meaning, like top red color means get rid of evil,
white color means pure, and long life, green color means good health.
The another interpretaion is that those 3 colors show spring.
A new sprout (green color) is waiting for coming up from under
the snow (white color) while peach flower is in bloom.
Have a nice 'Girl's day' :)]]>
Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11132010-03-02T10:02:50Z2010-03-02T11:45:17Z The biggest anime event is coming soon! A large group of `cosplay` (dressing u...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
The biggest anime event is coming soon! A large group of `cosplay`
(dressing up as anime characters) people will throng the halls to
promote the anime show. And also one of popular animation,
'One Piece' has 10th anniversary celebration.
If you are a big anime freak, don't miss it!
Tokyo International Anime Fair
March 27 (Sat) & 28 (Sun) at Tokyo Big Sight
Admission for adults is 800 yen in advance and 1000 yen at the door.
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This morning...tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11092010-03-01T05:58:24Z2010-03-01T06:14:37ZI always arrive at hostel at 7 in the morning. Normally, there are a few people ...Yuriwww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
Our lounge was like this↑↑
More than 10 people were in front of the TV and watching Olympic ice hocky game:D
It was Canada VS USA☆
I was just wondering if they were staying awake all through the night or
got up early this morning...
Anyway, Canada won and got the gold medal!!
Congratulations.
I can hardly wait for the next Winter Olympics.
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Otukare! Johrel!!tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11122010-02-28T08:32:18Z2010-03-01T06:32:55ZEven tho this morning was raining, our hero Johrel made a great job for Tokyo M...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
Next time you see Johrel, say `OTSUKARE=good job` to him:)
I hope he doesn't get cold or something.
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My wondertag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11072010-02-28T04:03:54Z2010-02-28T04:24:42ZOne day I was watching a sumo game on TV. Then I'm just wondering why Sumo wrest...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
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...
Tokyo Marathon 2010tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11062010-02-27T06:31:14Z2010-02-27T07:14:31ZTomorrow, Sunday, Feb 28, Tokyo Marathon is going to be held! Our staff, Johrel...Ryokowww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
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/]]>
Facebook☆tag:www.sakura-hostel.co.jp,2010:/blog//1.11052010-02-26T07:01:34Z2010-02-26T07:06:53Z Do you have an account on facebook? Yes? Then, let's find our fanpage and be a...Yuriwww.sakura-hostel.co.jp
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♪]]>
At first, they were four but one of them who put on Winnie-the Pooh was separated...
Have you found a big yellowish drunk bear around Roppongi last night?
For your information,,,
They said that if you wear these costume, you'll become more attractive to women:P
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Though it is sad if we can't see you, we all hope your success in a new field!!
Good Luck☆and come to see us anytime;)
We gotta find another Ikemen now!!
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You made it! Omedetou!
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Though we knew that we had a reservation under the name of "Julien",
nobody expected that it was him.
I was so surprised when I saw him but was soooooo happy to see him again♪
He is an expert traveler because he had been to everywhere in Japan except Hokkaido.
Yes, he knows about Japan much more than me!
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And also we decorate Hishi-mochi (diamond shaped rice cake).
Each color has meaning, like top red color means get rid of evil,
white color means pure, and long life, green color means good health.
The another interpretaion is that those 3 colors show spring.
A new sprout (green color) is waiting for coming up from under
the snow (white color) while peach flower is in bloom.
Have a nice 'Girl's day' :)]]>
If you are a big anime freak, don't miss it!
Tokyo International Anime Fair
March 27 (Sat) & 28 (Sun) at Tokyo Big Sight
Admission for adults is 800 yen in advance and 1000 yen at the door.
Opens at 10 am-6 pm]]>
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