(>ω<＊)ﾉﾉ田♥ Japan GETS

A couple of my GETS from Japan, overly past its well earned due date. I'm sorry but here they are, as partially promised~! So this post will be picture heavy.

First I will started with the random goody bag we got handed in Shibuya 109. Sadly Juu didn't get one, but it was a new store opening I believe and they were passing out little samples of 'SKIN FOOD'  I've been told the product is very good, but I have yet to try these few samples~

Random concert ticket - the coin has a monkey on the opposite side - it was thrown out during one of the most bizarre Japanese acts I have ever witness. I can't even recall the band name, only that Ku was really excited because of one member she knew. The act basically started as Obama and his wife, casually touching each other on stage, before two masked 'bandman' rushed out and started to beat Obama, worried I took a step back considering one of them pulled up a pitchfork and started to stab Michelle - then we realised she was in fact a blow up doll -- finally the band ran through the crowd, to the balcony and scattered these coins onto us... mind fuck? Yeah -- anyway, the チェキ is a very old one of Runchu! Closet Child had a lot of old ones of his band, but mostly 23.

 

 

Next we have all the GETS from the live at AREA, which was posted here!  My ジグラット and コドモドラゴン haul. Oh the guitar plectrum is from LANDZ, somehow it managed to fly to the back of the room. みきとさん！ 結羽さん！ Very cute~ I did want more of them, the single are the one coin kind too, but I didn't buy.

Uggh, the best!! 大好きコドモドラゴンです！！ See there is my beloved ﾁｬﾑさん！That is the cheki that appeared on his blog, and I received it too, spooky!?

I was so proud of my 10st as well, it's like my baby, well alongside with the A(エース) one that I own! For the price you pay, you have to baby it. Worth every yen!

The singles I got, and the amazing budget towel. I honestly hope this band grow - a little - bigger. They are releasing their first mini album in May! I was given their newest single as a bonus also, which is featured on their mini album titled CANDY MAN.

 

The best till last! Well here are the few things from DELeTE I was given since I helped them during a live, you may have read here! I was asking for a CD from the start of their set, but towards the end of the night we were given it, as well as an option to have photos - though using my own camera. I was given a couple extras, a two shot with my 'favourite' member, since  クロちゃん kept demanding to know.

 

Finally I decided not to upload photos of the clothes I got in Japan, since taking photos of them never shows them off so well, and one shirt will probably look like a blanket. So instead here is my MONOMANIA necklace. Shopping inside MONOMANIA is incredibly hard. Looking online, you can simply close the tab and leave. But in store you can touch and look at everything up close. I already own a fluorescent yellow one but the black one is much easier to coordinate.

I'm being rather trusting that no one is desperate enough to start taking photos from my blog since I do not watermark them. But I will probably hunt them down one day if you do.. so please don't.

私は本当に眠いです。。バイバイ！

(★ω★。) Tokyo ・ March 2012 ・ PT4

On the 12th we had a rather 'eventful' day. We managed to some how squeeze at least three things into 24 hours! First we went to Asakusa, since Imke has never been to Japan, and Asakusa is a beautiful place to see, and the weather was rather nice too. We did a bit of gift shopping, though Asakusa hosts a lot of confectionery and regardless of how much I tell my family to eat my gifts, they never do! So I decided not to purchase things. We looked in a few shops in hopes of finding a Kimono, but that quest at the time was a little bit of a failure. While walking around we soon stopped to watch a magician. He was rather amusing and his expression during some of the tricks was the best!

After a couple minutes of watching him we continued on our way, but noticed a group of small Children stopping people. After the second group I noticed that they were only targeting tourists - foreigners. They were asking where people were from! We finally got targeted, and four times! They were absolutely adorable. Their teacher explained to us they were learning English. They started with, 'Hello, how are you?' and asked our names, and where we were from. Then they asked 'Do you like Japanese food?' it was so cute, because the girls were really shy, and the boys - well, they were boys. Afterwards we had to sign the map, and were given a gift!

After we escaped the masses of Children, we had originally planned to walk to Akihabara. Since it was close - well, we thought it was close. Anyway cutting the story short, we caught a train in the end and headed to Akihabara. We wanted to go to a Maid Cafe, and after trying to get into one, we gave up so easily, which was a complete shame. I was looking forward to it! We ended up in a McDonald's, I love McD in Japan, their menu is so-so much better than here in Europe, uggh. Stress this so much haha. We walked around a few Arcades, and - to be honest, I didn't enjoy Akihabara so much this time, like there was something missing? But mainly I was progressively getting ill that day, so we took a stop by a shop so I could purchase throat sweets and facemasks, such a pro. I didn't even take any photos in Akihabara either. Eventually we headed back to the hostel after taking Purikura and losing a couple UFO catchers. Since we had a live, we wanted to get back and changed, I was super excited since Juu and myself were 'twinning' so ahh! It was cool!

I wasn't confident in locating 高田馬場AREA but - I had done it twice already in the past so a third time was lucky? We were running REALLY behind on time, and literally as our train arrived at the station, basically the bands were starting, so when we arrived there was a band playing, but we easily made our way to the front still. I actually was really pumped to see this live because it had ジグラット and コドモドラゴン but also Ｎ＠Ｈ-ノア- who I had seen a couple days ago. I had promised a member of コドモドラゴン I would be there! After finding out when he was playing I knew we wouldn't be late for him.
My Friend Mana told me her Japanese Friend was at the same live as me, but it's pretty hard locating a Japanese person in Japan. During a break, I was sitting and the girl I had been next to during the entire start of the live turned and asked me 'Are you Ali?' -- talk about a coincidence! Mana's Friend, Aya had found me! Again I had difficulty with Japanese vs English, but we managed fine, and she and I had a small conversation. She was also wearing a 10st Bracelet, but for LANDZ and she noticed mine.

When コドモドラゴン came to play, Aya kindly swapped places with me so I could see better, (although you can see from the photo, that towel was the barrier, and I had a good view) We laughed at the flyer the band had. Aya was really sweet, and gave me and Juu chocolate, I believe it was chocolate from Mana? I am not sure. I saved mine however, hoarder. I really enjoyed this live, since so many bands were playing I liked!

Aya is a LANDZ fan, but the majority of people there were also LANDZ fans, and I had moved to the back, but it gave you a direct eye level with the band on stage. Juu and I ended up making our own 'rapper black guy' furi, and for LANDZ we just went crazy with a few other girls at the back who slowly joined in with our dances. But LANDZ were very good! It reminded me of days with Zip.er hearing Towa's voice again. I did wish I went to see L&DS, they had a live while I was there, but I wasn't interested in the other bands. Oops.

I didn't get much merchandise from this live either. Though I do regret not buying the ジグラット singles, but I did buy 3 Mikito and 2 You チェキ, since they were only 500JPY each, but I had seen them online, and I really wanted some コドモドラゴン merchandise! I bought 4 チェキ, 2 singles and a towel. I got a free card and single by them too, which will soon be released on their mini album!

This is when things get creepy! From my previous blog I mentioned I had bought the 10st x コドモドラゴン bracelet. I mailed the Drummer of the band since we exchanged a few messages previously about my visit, and I told him I had purchased the bracelet. He later made a blog, thanking Fans that bought the bracelet, and included a cheki of him holding the bracelet. When I went to the merch table, I asked for チェキ of their drummer, after the Staff studied me, she picked up a couple flicked through them randomly and passed me my 4 チェキ (usually, you get to pick them yourself randomly, however she gave me them) when I went to sit back down with Juu, we both noticed one cheki was the exact same from his blog?! You can see it in my photo, top left, and the photo from his person blog below. It was really freaky! I later got a message from him, thanking me for the gifts. So, yes - I was rather amused.

After the live, Juu and myself went to Shinjuku - for one reason - but in the end we ended up in an arcade taking more purikura! It's a little blurry, but once all purikura has been scanned I will upload again. But you can see our twin outfits! It made me look even shorter!! Shinjuku at night, is a love hate relationship, especially with the Hosts, though they are amusing as hell!

3月12日2012 @ 高田馬場AREA

ジグラット / コドモドラゴン / Ｎ＠Ｈ-ノア- / LANDZ / 

EAT YOU ALIVE / ヴェルテクス-Vertex- / BIOSPHIA

(★ω★。) Tokyo ・ March 2012 ・ PT3

On day 4, which was the 11th we decided to take a trip to Shibuya! We were fully aware of how packed Shibuya was going to be, considering it was a year after the Tsunami and Earthquake - and because naturally Shibuya is one very busy place. Street lights and buses were flagged with banners reading 'Action for Nippon' and 'THANK YOU' but I didn't get a photo of the buses. We headed straight to Shibuya 109 of course to do some major shopping.

 

I headed to COCOLULU because I had read somewhere about a Spring School Lucky Pack, however it is either online sales only, or not in stock anymore. But it was really cool in store, regardless. I followed Juu and Imke around some of the super girly shops such as Liz Lisa, but we made smaller pitstops in other stores too like COCOLULU, JSG and MARPLE-Q - I only purchased one thing from MARPLE-Q which is an amazing long shirt with really cute engrish on. After purchasing it, Juu also purchased the same shirt too! (We had a live for the 12th and we wanted to twin!) I think COCOLULU has been over taken by MARPLE-Q, clothing wise.

After walking around Shibuya 109 for what seemed like forever, our feet were aching so we went to Starbucks, despite the weather I ended up with a mango frappuccino.We sat for awhile just people watching which was rather amusing and relaxing too, we saw an original 'ganguro' - basically an old old crusty man. Then plenty of foreigners with bad fashion taste! Come on guys, you're in Shibuya! After Starbucks, it was my turn to take the lead, and we headed off towards Harajuku as it was only a small walk away from Starbucks. Plus on the way there I really wanted to go inside CHEER, but we ended up walking right by it because my voice was so little in asking. Oops.. On the way to Harajuku I spotted some rather interesting graffiti stickers. Powerful message, right?

 

Finally reaching Harajuku and how crazy the place is, we ventured into one or two couple shops, I know Like an Edison was a mini detour to pick up some fliers and to see the latest release. (I was waiting for the 14th since so many releases were happening!) Then we headed to Harajuku's Closet Child - shamefully, I only purchased one thing, a cheki of Tokyo Shitei - Runchu. It was a really old one of him too. I felt bad, because Juu's Friend is not really into Visual Kei, so she waited outside listening to god (amazing) awful rap music.

While in Harajuku I finally spotted the 10st store, which I have previously spoken about before in my blog here! It was amazing, just a really small store with a really nice shop owner who was so helpful. Juu was on a mission to find A, but it had literally sold out everywhere. While looking through the beads, OZ, Kiryuu, ROYZ and LANDZ, I spotted something so similar - but slightly out of place, a bead with a lizard. Haha, my reaction must have been so amazing, since it was the 10st x コドモドラゴン so I pretty much pounced on it demanding the price without a second thought! After awhile, Juu purchased her own while I was still in awe I had found their bracelet. (There is a story which follows after this, which will be in the next entry!) So now I own two 10st bracelets, and people would probably smack me for the price of these, but they're so pretty and my photo REALLY doesn't do justice, but I had to show it!

Afterwards we went for food in Harajuku, I cannot remember the name of the place either, my memory is really bad! But it was yummy, I had pasta - I no longer am a fan of pasta, I ate it so much again in Japan. Uggh, I think it got to the point I wanted to cry every time I saw pasta or pizza on the menu.

So, that was it for the 11th March 2012. I will leave you with an interesting photo of a vending machine in Japan and the graffiti tags people use over there. Here in the UK we have really boring 'I LOVE XXX' or just your very creative curse words.

10st ×A (エース) ヾ(*｀ω´*)

Ahoy! ☠ Back again with one of the best GETS of the year! In January, A (エース) announced they would be releasing another 20 of their 10st collaborative bracelets, which are of an amazing quality. 10st do a lot of collaborations with Japanese musicians. Here is the webpage. Even at a first glance you can tell these bracelets are going to have an edgy unique feel to them - and just look at the bands they have worked with!

10st×Megaromania 10st×DuelJewel 10st×Royz 10st×NEGA and MORE!

The only crazy side to these beautiful pieces is the price which tends to put a lot of oversea Japanese Rock fans off. Not me.  The moment I read this update at axrock I rushed to my wonderful shopping service in Japan and asked him to preorder one. The bracelet sold out in a matter of minutes, but it can still be found online. Each bracelet ordered came with a free gift too!

素材: (Material:)
☠ オニキス(オリジナルロゴ入り) - Onyx (with A logo)
☠ 黒ドクロ(ハウライト) - Black skull (Hauraito, though I am not sure what this is?)
☠ 赤メノウ
☠ オニキス64面カット - Red Onyx
☠ レインボーアクアオーラ - Rainbow Aqua, the clear crystal shines rainbow. Beautiful!
☠ ゴールドクロスチャーム付 - Gold Cross Charm

Catching the diamonds glinting - I feel like a photography master. This is the bracelet! The gift was a cheki! Mini drum roll please~ (sadly A (エース) do not have a drummer, otherwise I would quote his name.)

ROOKIE FIDDLER! I think I almost caused my Father to crash when realising who was on this cheki. I'm not sure if he is wearing the bracelet shown, but all of A (エース) own a 10st bracelet - shamelessly promoting it.

Time for my own shameless promoting:
☠ A (エース) OHP Their official page.
☠ Livejournal Fansite A's first dedicated Livejournal, I STRONGLY suggest this site for News, Updates and Information!
☠ Twitter Page  For people on the go! Can't access Livejournal on the go? Then follow this Twitter!
☠ Facebook Fan Page  Consider yourself as a Hearty?

♫ Gets

 

キタ━━━(゜∀゜)━━━!!!!!  

My parcel finally arrived from Japan. I was super excited to receive it, after months of saving to pay off my shopping service. He is lovely and totally understanding but I always feel bad owing him for so long.
I had pretty much forgotten what I had asked for, but I knew roughly a couple of the items. He did make a mistake of ordering the wrong CD, but the band was releasing a new single at the time I asked. But I can easily buy their older single again next year.

This is roughly what I had asked for. I am hiding a couple things, simply because two are gifts for a Friend. ( ´∀｀)σ)∀`)

❄ チェキ! Zip.er & 春
❄ A(エース) - Black Butterfly CD
❄ Monomania necklace!
❄ GIFT: Secret.

Freebies! Everyone loves a little extra with their order! I got the PV for Black Butterfly, also another photocard with my Zip.er things. (￣▽￣)ﾉ I only wanted 2 of these, so I will be selling the other three Haruhi.

I forgot that I had bought the December issue of egg while in London last month. Although the styles aren't very appealing to me right now, it's getting a little boring and I think personally the street snaps are far cuter than what is being modelled. (ﾒﾟ皿ﾟ)ﾉ"

One page was rather helpful with a couple tips for the "double eyelid" effect. Though it was rather funny to see them use actual band aids to create the look. But applying make up over the top of them was really noticeable, I'm pretty sure as well that the make up will rub off eventually too? Someone please try this out! (＾∇＾) As you can see they use everything from a glue to a tape. (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ~☆

I did come across something I am really curious to try out, they were slimming socks that you can sleep in. ACK! （　ﾟДﾟ） Sleeping with socks on is really uncomfortable, unless my toes are actually freezing, but I usually always kick my socks off eventually. But from the picture as you can see, they are footless socks - well, toeless? My thighs would have to be my least favourite thing about my body so I would consider these greatly to see if they help improve the shape of my legs. I read a lot of Gals use these to sleep in giving them slimmer looking legs and thighs. Although they stop a little above the knee - maybe they have some you can wear to make your butt and thighs smaller? （´∀｀）

Is everyone excited for Christmas? I still have yet to send out gifts to my Friends who live out of the UK! Hopefully they will arrive on time before Christmas, it's cutting it so close, but I am a pro procrastinator!