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Cherry Blossoms 2009. *UPDATE*

March 9, 2009 · Filed under Travels · Tagged , ,

Hurray!! Forecast are out! Use them at your own risk!

Happy planning!

*rolls off*
Von

*credits: Japan-Guide

Below are the forecast dates of cherry trees opening their blossoms this year (according to the Japan Meteorological Agency) and the estimated best viewing periods (estimated by japan-guide.com).

Location Opening Estimated Best Viewing
Tokyo March 25 March 30 to April 9
Kyoto March 27 April 1 to 11
Niigata April 7 April 12 to 20
Nagano April 9 April 14 to 22
Kanazawa April 1 April 6 to 14
Nagoya March 22 March 28 to April 7
Osaka March 28 April 2 to 11
Nara March 27 April 1 to 11
Hiroshima March 23 March 29 to April 8
Fukuoka March 17 March 23 to April 2
Kagoshima March 22 March 28 to April 7

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DEAL DESIGN JOKER!

March 1, 2009 · Filed under Random Musings, Travels · Tagged , , , , , , ,

I just read on Reita’s blog and he’s super happy that deal design is having a new store at Shibuya. It’s going to open on 03/07/2009~

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I’m super happy too because I can visit both the Harajuku and Shibuya store while I’m there. YIPPEE!

and I just got to know that the rest are known as….

DEAL CHURCH（名古屋本店）･･･JACK（ジャック）

DEAL DESIGN TOKYO（東京･原宿）・・・QUEEN（クイーン）

DEAL DESIGN OSAKA（大阪）・・・KING（キング）

*PS: the panda loves sliver accessories ; DEAL DESIGN is one of her favorites. *squeals*

*rolls off with her new printed map*
Von

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Modern Toilet Restaurant 便所主题餐厅

February 28, 2009 · Filed under Food, Travels · Tagged , , , , , , ,

Would you dig down a toilet for food?
(Disclaimer: Kids, please don’t take this phrase literally!)

In anticipation of my upcoming Taipei getaway, yours truly has been diligently doing her research and *drumroll*  ……..  Modern Toilet Restaurant is now on my list of MUST-VISIT places! Imagine digging in a toilet bowl to fill your stomach! MrQ was balking at that thought, but I think it’s such a cute concept!

Picture courtesy of http://www.moderntoilet.com.tw

Picture courtesy of http://www.moderntoilet.com.tw

Now a franchise chain with restaurants over Taiwan, and one in Hong Kong, Modern Toilet opened their first outlet in Kaoshiung, Taiwan. It’s interesting to know that they sold only ice-cream at first, chocolate (poo-shaped).. served in squat-toilet-like dishes no less!

Hmmmm, which outlet to visit in Taipei; Ximending or Shihlin?

^.^
Bee

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Cherry Blossom Forecast 2009

February 27, 2009 · Filed under Travels · Tagged , , , ,

Since NATAS is kicking start later in the day, I’ve got something to share with peeps who are deciding(or have already decided) to hit the land of the rising sun- JAPAN in March/April!

cherryblossom

According to [http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html], cherry blossoms are due to bloom earlier than expected!
They usually bloom end March-starting April for the past few years. But since we have an issue of global warming, winter temperatures are slightly warmer towards the end.

It’s not accurate yet, but this information could work as something for your trips.  Perhaps gauge and plan your itinerary? Check back again in later weeks. Let’s see how the reports are going ;)

*rolling away with a cup*
Von

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