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August 1, 2016 by alypheb Leave a Comment

Oiden Matsuri / Summer Blog 2016 VOL. 03

Crowded streets, food for sale everywhere,  girls wearing the best kimonos they got in their closets and the sound of “Getas”(a kind of sandal with an elevated wooden base held onto the foot with a fabric thong to keep the foot well above the ground.)- this is the best way to describe what it’s like during July-August in Japan. Foreigners like us enjoy this time of the year because factories have a one week vacation and everyone just go to a beach or have a picnic everywhere.

Yesterday, 31st of July, the Toyota City officers had a massive fireworks display! The show started at 7pm and ended at 9:30. There are VIP tickets that costs almost 10,000 Yen, but if you can’t afford it you can just sit outside the vip area and enjoy the show. No worries when it comes to food, far away from the stadium, there is a long chain of temporary stands selling various kinds of Japanese foods like: Mochi, yakisoba, kakigori(which is my fave), karagi(or fried chicken in a cup, and a lot more. Also, when you reach the gathering place, there are moooooore food for sale!

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Me and my family had a great place to sit and wait for the show, even though it was so crowded, people don’t push or bump each other. That is the reason why I admire the Japanese attitude a lot. They are so disciplined.
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After 2 hours waiting and walking around, the show finally started! We had so much fun. abcdefghi

I can possibly say that this is the best summer ever! I am expecting more and more fun stuffs to do till September.

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July 18, 2016 by alypheb Leave a Comment

Summer 2016 blog 02

Picnic on the riverside probably is the best way to spend summer! Even though the current of the water is strong, it feels so good to freshen up your mind while tasting the smell of barbecue or even capturing amazing moments with your camera and thinking ‘this photo is the best cover for my latest entry’.

Last Saturday, we went to a riverside near the Toyota Stadium. It was also a post-birthday celebration of my cousin’s wife- ate Kei. The kids enjoyed the water so much, including me! Although our feet hurt a lot cause there are tons of rocks below and the rocks also are so slimy and slippery. There are also people who spent hours in the middle of the river waiting for a fish to catch. My father got four fishes, well we thought those were fishes, but those were really tadpoles. 😀

Sadly, the weather was a bit cloudy and rainy. The water was also a bit cold but that didn’t stop us from swimming and catching fishes. My brother really had fun throwing rocks in the water while I enjoy sitting on a huge pile rocks, taking pictures.

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My mother, aunt and the others chose to sit down and feel the breeze while waiting for the food to cook

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Can I just say how I love to bury my feet into the cold and refreshing water. Also, the water is so clear!

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I can’t wait for the one week vacation of my parents’  work, they told us that we are going on a beach and catch some crabs or maybe even spend the night on the shore!

Hope you guys loved the event I shared with you, can’t wait to read all the stuffs you did on your summer vacation too!

bee

Filed Under: Summer 2016 Tagged With: 2016, barbecue, beautiful place, happiness, japan, life, love, riverside, summer

July 8, 2016 by alypheb Leave a Comment

Accessories Pick / SheIn

I love accessories as much as I love food and books! Sunglasses is my most important armor especially during summer. Also, I wear bracelets with every time I go out the house. Here is my picks of accessories (also a wishlist):

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A.) Golden Retro Heart-shaped Starfish Pendant Bracelet:Screen Shot 2016-07-08 at 1.48.35 PM

B.)Alloy Multilayer Rhinestone Heart Pendant BraceletScreen Shot 2016-07-08 at 1.48.49 PM

C.) Contrast Cut Out Frame Fashion Sunglasses (Black and Rose gold)

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D.) Contrast Cut Out Frame Fashion Sunglasses (Metallic Gray)

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Do you guys liked the items too? Because I really am in love with their accessories!

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July 4, 2016 by alypheb Leave a Comment

Trendy Style / Off-the-shoulders

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B. Off-The-Shoulder Embroidered Asymmetric Top – Blackshe2

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D.Off-The-Shoulder Tassel Trimmed Bell Sleeve Blouse – Pink

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E. Off-The-Shoulder Flower Print Asymmetric Dress

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F. Multicolor Floral Striped Off The Shoulder Asymmetrical Dress

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G. Multicolor Floral Off The Shoulder Backless Split Dress

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H. Ruffled Off-The-Shoulder Flower Print Dress – Blue

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