Life in Japan; Donki & Purikura

I may have had to leave Japan temporarily, but that doesn't mean I can't keep making the 'Life in Japan' picture posts. I have plenty of images stored up, especially from my travels to Hiroshima and Kyoto and I mean LOTS!! 

This picture post includes: 
- Akihabara Donki
- Purikura Advertising
Location: Tokyo & Hiroshima
Click on pictures to enlarge.

Donki are well known for their costumes.

It's fake breasts all around with these costumes.

Men need fabulous wigs too...right?!

Donki always offer cheap but cute glue-on nails. 

I think I know why these eyelashes were in the bargain bin - nasty~ 

A new purikura booth offers a 'moistened eyes' effect - yay?! 

The advertising for the 'Essence' machines is always so gorgeous. 

Shock, horror!! Gals reading MANGA!! on their phones haha 

Picture post; Life in Japan

Thank you to all who replied to the 'Picture Post; Request' post!

It will stay open for all of you who wish to make more requests. 

In other news, the Japan picture posts shall now be known as 'Life in Japan'. I may continue to make specific picture posts like the 'Sweets' and 'Kamakura' ones, but all the requests and random pictures shall fall into this new category.

This picture post includes:
- 109
- EGGnam Arcade
- School Girls
- UFO Catchers
- Alpacas
- Host Club & Hosts
- Festival Sweets
Location: Tokyo
Click on pictures to enlarge.

 Kumickey promoting the new 109 branded cellphones on the front of...109

EGG Namco Arcade 

Some schoolgirls going to take purikura.

As so many of you requested it, I shall pluck up the courage to take proper photos soon!

UFO Catcher goodies 

Kaomoji plushies 

 You can even win cheesecake in UFO catchers.

Maybe you fancy another brand?

Or some giant packets of chewy sweets?! 

Some of the goodies I/my boyf won in UFO catchers recently.

Giant Alpaca ♥ ♥ ♥

The giant Alpacas can no longer taunt me! 

Love Twitter Host Club 

Champagne call~ 

Sake, water, apple juice, ginger ale...and carmex.

The glamour of Host Clubs haha 

My Host Riku #2 (right), Toni's (left) and クリーミーちゃん the Alpaca 

I should have stolen his bow tie/shirt...and the D&G leopard print belt!!

Finally, some sweet treats to tempt you~

Hina Matsuri themed @ Daiso

Don't forget that the picture request post is always open for your comments and requests~

Meet-up; W♥C Date with Caroline~

I met with Caroline of 'Spooning with a Schoolboy' on Monday, for our arranged 'W♥C Day'. It originally started off as us deciding to meet up because of our love of W♥C but then turned into a whole day of it haha

Caroline is really sweet and so easy to get along with. We've already made plans to meet again and I can't wait. Not only is she clued up on Japan but she's so helpful and told me of lots of great places to visit. If you love reading about people's lives in Japan then you definitely need to take a peek at her blog.

My make-up/hair for the day...

Top & bottom lashes, paired with my green Candy Magic lenses.

I wish I had taken a closer picture because I did a grey-pink shadow combo - inspired by Tsubasa's Candydoll. I would definitely do it again, and next time I'll take pics ;D

As you can see my hair didn't really want to cooporate that day. I had wanted to do the big buns a lot of the shop-staff had been sporting, to finish off my outfit. However I ended up doing some back-combed bunches with a few curls.

And my outfit...

Gold studded headbow

Sex & W♥C Cardigan

'Tiger' tshirt

Kumatan fishnet tights

Frilly socks

Yep, I was W♥C down to my socks. However I don't yet own any bottoms or shoes from them, so they were other brands. I really liked this outfit, and it was quite fun. It also got me quite a few compliments - something that happens a lot when I wear W♥C. It's so popular right now and even Gals who don't dress in it seem to have some kind of secret appreciation for it.

We didn't just go shopping though. Caroline was kind enough to take me to a Chinese buffet she knew in Lumine EST. It wasn't too badly priced, the restaurant was very nice and the food was delicious. It was a lot less greasier than the Chinese food back home, which I had been craving, so I was pleasantly surprised XD

The plates are small, so you can't 'over indulge'.

These melon buns were AMAZING!!

Caroline wanted to go just for these and I understand completely XD

We also made a stop off at my favourite arcade in Kabukicho, for purikura (of course). Whilst we were there I had a go at winning some Alpacas for Mitsu and Sami but unfortunately I didn't have much luck.

However I did take a pic to tide them over until I can ;D

Valentine Alpaca

Let's finish off with some more purikura~

Picture post; Purikura

Just a small picture post of some Purikura I took recently on some meets.

These ones were taken at the 'Gal Me2' that was held in early January.
I am planning on doing a post about it soon, but I think I will save it for a time closer to the air date. Haha I can't wait to see how silly I look - I'm such a wreck in-front of cameras XD

So many girls turned up and we had a brilliant time. Everyone was gorgeous and so lovely - it's really nice to meet a bunch of girls who are interested in Gal and are genuinely nice. The Western Gal community gets so much stick for being 'full of hate' etc. but not everyone is like that :D

Rii, Sara-Mari, Me, Lou and Thanh-Thao

I also arranged to meet with Sara-Mari a second time before she left. It was really great getting to know her, I felt like we could chat and joke with each other so easily. She's such a kind and gorgeous Gal. We were also joined by Thanh-Thao, who has become such a good friend lately - I really enjoy hanging out with her.

We were later joined by the ever-fabulous Mitsu.
I have missed her whilst she was back in the States but we got to chat a little about random crap, WC and other things that make us laugh.


And finally I leave you with the wonders of Purikura, because every girl wants to look like her eyes are melting off her face...

;D

p.s. What do you think of the new layout?
I wanted a change of colours - something that can bring us into Spring and perk up those cold Winter months!

Meet-up with Thanh-Thao~

This is a rather belated post, sorry!!

A few weeks ago I met with the lovely Thanh-Thao of Rainy Days.

A mutual friend of ours, Kirin, had mentioned she had met with Thanh and then after we chatted for a bit we decided to finally meet ourselves.

She is a lovely, sweet girl who I envy very much for being able to speak so many languages. I guess I can gain inspiration to work harder by spending time with people like this.

We had decided over the weekend that we would go to Namja Town (inside Ikebukuro Sunshine City), mainly for Ice Cream City and the Gyoza Stadium haha

Namja Town was much bigger than I had expected and there are cats everywhere! So if you're a cat lady (I'm looking at you ;D) then you would love it. There was definitely lots to do but we headed straight for the Gyoza Stadium...

I adore Gyoza, as all my friends know and I was really craving cheese-filled Gyoza so I snapped some up from a rather enthusiastic and charismatic stall owner. To be fair, because there are so many Gyoza stalls all competing in such a small space most of the people there have to be charismatic etc.

Then afterwards we checked out Ice Cream City, which had lots of crazy flavours.

Thanh is such a cutie! Here she is modelling the entrance to 'Ice Cream City' where you can buy regular flavours, or maybe you fancy something along the lines of miso soup, garlic or HORSE?!

There are over 300+ flavours to choose from!

After being creeped out by too many crazy flavours to choose from we headed to 'Desert land' and choose the prettiest looking cake from the selection of stalls. We had the 'House of Sweets' which was a complete guilty pleasure, but it's not so bad if you share, right?

I'm not a big fan of strawberries but these were glazed so they tasted mostly of sugar...which is fine by me haha

I love their Christmas tree!

After Namja Town we took a walk around Sunshine City, which we both decided is one of our favourite places to shop. There is an Alta inside and plenty of great restaurants to choose from - I am totally food orientated sometimes haha

And of course, we did Purikura~

I think glasses suit Thanh better than me XD

I had a really good time!

I hope we can meet again after New Year with Lou, and maybe some other bloggers.

Then afterward meeting with Thanh, I met with my boyfriend as he wanted to take me out to dinner. So we headed for an Italian and then I dragged him to purikura. He's not a big fan as he thinks it makes guys look too girly...but that still doesn't stop me getting him to do it.

♥So here is his debut on my blog♥

Meet-up with Lou~

I am back! Sorry for my absence but if it makes it any better I have plenty of new posts planned - so expect to see these soon. Whilst I was busy recuperating I spent most of my time with friends; hanging out in Shinjuku, Kabukicho and going on fieldtrips with my university.

During this time I met with the lovely Lou of Glamourberry.

She is such a fun, kind and gorgeous gal. I really enjoyed our coffee/shopping/dinner date!

After a long day at university (I was exhausted and I looked so terrible for it), sitting down to a coffee with a friendly face was so relaxing. It was so easy to talk to Lou, and she had lots of interesting things to say.

I really recommend her blog, because it's not just another fashion blog - it's about her life, views and thoughts on Japan also. Plus she has the cutest kitten, so I know all you 'Cat Ladies' out there will love her pictures♥

But now, onto my pictures and more purikura from our meet~

☆~Lou~☆

Whilst waiting for Lou a creepy guy tried his ナンパ skillz out on me. Needless to say they weren't very good ;D

Shinjuku is probably the only place right now that makes me feel Christmas-y.

Fondue, with vegetables - so it's healthy, right? ;D

Chocolate fondant mmmmm~

Coordinate puri

"I love you Ema"

"Me too Ru"

haha oh Engrish!

And finally, do you like my oversized sweater onepiece?

I had to buy this for the comfort factor (so soft) and the Engrish!

"Lick up defiantly!" - WHAT?! haha