Hello Kitty digital camera and suitcase !
June 26, 2008 - 2:26 pm by akko@hakata in Product, Travel
5 million pixcel digital camera with Hello Kitty design!
Suitcase, with mature kitty design!
There are four colors, black, gray, red and pink.
Light, quiet!
And easy to find out of many others.
Let me just mention that the sparkling round, small stickers on camera and suitcase are my own decoration.
You can find them at Hello Kitty Shops (Sanrio Shops [...]
Fukuoka, introduced as the World Best Shopping City @ MONOCLE
- 2:03 pm by akko@hakata in Others, Travel
Fukuoka, which already has a very good reputation among residents,
business people (especially Tanshin-Funin people* !), domestic tourists,
and also oversea visitors, first appeared in the latest MONOCLE magazine,
and introduced as the best shopping city, and the 16th livable place.
As a resident, Fukuoka is;
-Gourmet! Especially recommendable is ramen noodle, seafood, local shochu (distilled [...]
Try Maiko Makeup @ Yoji-ya
June 3, 2008 - 3:42 pm by akko@hakata in Culture, Product, Travel
If you are interested in trying Maiko makeup, not in a heavy, authentic way, but in a casual, easy way, Yoji-ya would be the best solution.
These are colors for your eyes and lips. Each is from Japanese traditional natural colors of flowers, fruits, snow, etc.
They may look unusual, but once you put them, you’ll [...]
Shinto Shrine, Graceful Monthly Event @ Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
April 2, 2008 - 3:32 am by akko@hakata in Travel
Shinto Priest is getting the evel spirit away from the people.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is the most popular Shinto Shrine, especially for those who want to pass the entrance exam.
For many Japanese students, entrance exam of high schools and universities is a big challenge, so they make special wish at Shinto Shrines.
By the way, Shinto [...]
Want to pass School Entrance Exam? Visit Michizane-kou @ Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine!
January 15, 2008 - 6:33 pm by akko@hakata in Food, Others, Travel
This is Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, where Michizane Sugawara, God of Academy, is worshipped.
People from all over Japan visit Michizane-kou (it’s a way to call him friendly and with respect), and pray `Please let me (or let my son/ daughter) pass the entrance exam!’.
(If you know something about Japanese educational system, to enter good [...]
Local Hello Kitty (Gotochi Kitty)
January 11, 2008 - 6:43 pm by akko@hakata in Culture, Others
More than 850 Hello Kitties in different cosutums ?
To find them and enjoy the way Hello Kitty cos-plays (sometimes to animals, sometimes to fruits, and…?!), why not visit souvenior shops at large train stations, airports, or Sanrio shops? The place with most variety is the shop in Tokyo Tower. Or, I recommend you [...]
Yokoso! Japan Weeks 2: Attractive Souveniors of Japan Contest
- 6:48 am by akko@hakata in Culture, Food, Others
Yokoso! Japan Weeks (Jan.20 -Feb.29) is running a special event, `Attractive Souveniors of Japan Contest (apprication period : Jan.20-Jan.27, 2008)’ to appeal Japanese products to overseas, especially those with locality and nationality.
Please check the details here!
Yokoso! Japan Weeks 1: Free Guide Interpreting Service
January 10, 2008 - 10:42 am by akko@hakata in Culture, Food, Others, Travel
Yokoso! Japan Weeks will start on Jan.20 (to Feb.29), to attract more visitors from overseas, with variety of events and services.
One of them is Free Guide Interpreting Service, in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Hiroshima.
Please check the detail at this page.
Other than free guide interpreting service, there’re special service such as discount [...]
NANAKUSA GAYU, Seven Herbs Risotto to eat on January 7th
January 7, 2008 - 5:05 am by akko@hakata in Culture, Others
This is Nanakusa Gayu.
Nana means seven, kusa means leaves (or herbs), and Gayu (Kayu) means rice porridge.
It’s Japanese tradition from old times, to eat this Nanaksa Gayu on Jan.7th every year, wishing for good health and no disaster during the year.
Instead of going to field and picking up all seven herbs, which is impossible in [...]
NEW YEAR 2008@ Canal City Hakata
- 5:00 am by akko@hakata in Culture, Others, Travel
Canal City Hakata has no new year holiday !
Shimekazari (decoration for welcoming New Year, fixed on the top of shops’ entrance) in Hakata is very unique.
These are very common in here.
*Kyushu Tourism Information Site will also help you discover the charms of Kyushu !
