Last Monday was Yuya's last working day.
He got a present! yay!
What's inside.....?
Naoto chose a Sakura pattern underwear for Yuya's last day gift. What a good taste. lol
Don't forget us & stop by anytime! Ikemen boy like you are always welcomed!
March in Japan is graduation ceremony season.
Female college students wear 'Hakama' (= a traditional Japanese cloth) like these girls.
These are men's version of Hakama.
Until Edo period, Hakama is worn by men only. However, female college students have started to wear Hakama since Meiji period as a school uniform.
When you see students wearing Hakama, you should say to them 'Sotsugyou Omedetou Gozaimasu' (Congrats for graduation).
Tomorrow, March 14 is White Day. Only Asian countries
(Japan, Korea, Taiwan) have such a custom.
Back in 1980s, the National Confectionary Industry Association
started having a White day. They wanted to sell their confectionaries more.
So they set up White day as giving a gift back to the girl who gave
chocolates or some other gifts on Valentine's Day. Candies, Marshmallows,
and white chocolates are common gift. White day's 'White' came from sugar.
Guys, this is the time for you showing how much you love your girl. If you
got something from your GF on Valentine's Day, you must give her back something.
Still not get anything?
Get off your ass right now!
You still have 24 hours left.
Mick is leaving today. He can't bring Rirakkuma (Relaxing bear) with him, because there is no space left for Rirakkuma.
So sad... We have to be separated....ahhhh....
after a while...
He is already relaxing in our office lol
I hope Mick is not going to be stressed out after getting away from Rirrakuma.
I am obsessed with Onion Rings!
Try this onion rings at Watami
(Watami is one of Japanese Izakaya = drinking bar)
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?
Kevin's first trial of peeling off the plastic wrapped Onigiri
Having a struggle time...
Don't mess up.
You made it! Omedetou!
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.
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' :)
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.
Opens at 10 am-6 pm
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/
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.