*Tokyo Dreamin*

Well...as you probably have already noticed, im a little obsessed with Japan, and all things related! Having been there 3 times in the past 2 years, and starting to stew up the plans for my next visit (shhhhh dont tell Trent!), I revisited some of my travel photo albums today, and this photo made me very envious of the ace vintage fashion finds in Tokyo, especially around the Harajuku area... We were just having a little stroll through Yoyogi Park, and noticed a lot of awesome'ly dressed teenages heading to a carpark with bags, suitcases and boxes of their unwanted items....so of course we followed....boy did we follow!! And this is what happened within a couple of minutes...100's of piles of clothes, laid out on the ground of the carpark for anyone to rummage through and make an offer on... *Rummage*Rummage*Rummage*

If you're planning on going to Tokyo you should be able to find a few flea markets every weekend, and I promise they're worth the effort! Most of my finds cost just 100yen (and that is a whole lot cheaper than 'Savers' people!!) The biggest ones are held at Meiji Park, Shinjuku Chuo Park and yes also Yoyogi Park. There are also other flea markets near the Sunshine Building in Ikebukuro and near the Shinjuku Mitsui Building....
And on the topic of the ace'ness of Japanese fashion...check out these lovely little photo's by Hakan Photography.....Geeeeeeeeeez I love Japan! xx

NiHonGo...Go Go Go

Well, we have officially reached the 1 week countdown until our departure to Japan...
I cannot wait!
Pics above from 'weheartit'

Ooooooooh Kawaii

Another reason that I love Japan...they have the cutest charms and cabochons in the world! Check out these little cuties, so very adorable!!
All of the cabochons in these photos are available from http://DecoSweets.etsy.com

Yum!

I Think Im Turning Japanese, I Think Im Turning Japanese, I Really Think So

Well...only 7 weeks after getting home from my last overseas trip...i've booked another one, yay! Even though I had promised myself to not take on the stress of saving for atleast another 6 months, I just couldnt say no to some super cheap flights to Japan....so YES, im doing it again.
Some of my friends are confused as to why I am so obsessed with Japan, here are just a few reasons, in no particular order (there are hundreds more believe me!)

VENDING MACHINES

While the majority of machines in Japan are stocked with drinks, snacks, and cigarettes, one occasionally finds vending machines selling items such as booze, fried food, undies, ipods, potted plants and.....ummmm.....even lubricant! Japan now has one machine for every 23 people....and thats alot!

SNOW MONKEYS

You wont find these guys anywhere else in the World! Up high in the hills past Nagano, you'll come across these amazing little fella's. Day in, day out, they bathe in the hot springs. The little baby ones are the cutest things imaginable! They live just a short trip from Yudanaka, at Jigokudani Yaen-koen (if you're heading up there stay at Uotoshi Ryokan - they have hot corn soup in there vending machine for just 100yen, haha!)

MIYAZAKI

Impossible not to love! Miyazaki is a legend, and has been termed the 'Walt Disney' of Japan.

You can visit his museum (Ghibli Museum) in Mitaka, just outside Tokyo. There is a giant Totoro to meet you, and a giant Cat Bus inside. Its so much fun! :)

KATSU DON

Mmmmmmmmm Scrummy! Japanese curry with fried chicken or pork schnitzel. You can usually pick up a delicious, and very large bowl for under ten bucks....yummo.

KAPIBARA SAN

(and other Japanese Plush Toys)

Even though mass produced, once you pick one of these little guys up, theres not walking out of the store without the exchange of a few hundred yen! (Dont say I didnt warn you).