Blog: Japan Day 3 Part 2: Harajuku and Shinjuku

Of course I couldn't not go here at least once!  It was only a very quick trip, since I have been here before many times.  It was nice to see these places I haven't been in so long, and be reminded that it wasn't just a dream!

I went to the new Harajuku Etude House

And here's just random quick pictures

I know this isn't particularly interesting to you guys, but I got to revisit the first conbini I ever went to when I first went to Japan, in Harajuku! XD

Anyway, after that, we headed to Shinjuku to meet some of Takeru's friends for drinks at an izakaya.  We hit some pretty rough rush hour traffic on the Yamanote line...

Can you find Godzilla?

This is the inside of the izakaya! It was called: 磯丸水産 (Isomarusuisan)

And here comes the food porn...

Japanese alcohol is the best!

After that, we went to karaoke and ate ramen, but I was a little drunk and didn't take pictures of it XD  That's all for that day!

Blog: Morgantown Spring Part 2: Cherry Blossoms and Other Spring Blooms

No one ever believes me that these are real cherry blossoms in Morgantown!  They always think that they are whatever those weird fishy smelling pear trees are that all all over town DX I will tell you that these smell just like the cherry blossoms that I've smelled in Japan, AND they are also Japanese person-approved-real. ♡

I will also tell you, to be careful if you go here (Hazel Ruby McQuain Park).  This is where my camera was stolen, and creepy people sometimes try to talk to me.  It's very sad that things like this must happen in a place so pretty and meant to be fun.  But please be warned and careful, and maybe go with a group.  I have had lots of good memories and times with friends here too!

Definitely cherry blossoms!  They even have the distinct almost heart-shaped petals

And then here are some cherry blossoms and other flowers I found around town and on campus!

Unfortunately, I think the random second winter-like cold got to a lot of the delicate spring flowers, but it's warming up now, so hopefully that means summer flowers are coming!

Blog: Japan Day 3 Part 1: Shimokitazawa and Italian Food

We went to Shimokitazawa again, because there was so much more to see still, and I loved it so much the first day!

This place was called the Garage Department, and it was a bunch of mini stores selling secondhand, vintage, and handmade clothes and accessories, kind of like a flea market!

I got an Axes Femme dress and an Anna Sui earring from here! I think I will make a post with more details and pictures of what all I got and where from. Unfortunately it might have to be mostly Iphone pictures because of my stolen camera though DX [link to post with that story here] I'll try to look at it as an artistic challenge... I want my camera! DX

This store had a lot of Gunne Sax dresses! I will also have a more detailed post about Gunne Sax in Japan, with maybe some links to their websites and pictures from inside the stores. ;)

After that, we took the train a few stations away to eat at an Italian restaurant where Takeru used to work

Right by the station

And that's all for the first part of day 3!

Morgantown Spring Part 1 and Look of the Day: Me, Arianna, and Cherry Blossoms

Don't worry, I still have plenty more things from Japan to post too!  I wanted to post this first one while it was still technically spring (though it seems to have reverted back to winter)...

Yes, Morgantown actually has real cherry blossoms too!  So many people are surprised or don't believe me at first when I tell them XD I didn't even believe it when I first heard about them.  

Anyway, this is my new Liz Lisa dress that my friend Aya got for me in Japan over spring break ♡ I love it! When Liz Lisa has other colors besides pink, white, and beige (as much as I adore pink) it's always so beautiful and unique! I'd have to say I like their lavender, blue, and of course pink colored things the best.

And of course my lovely friend Arianna accompanied me ♡

I have a few more Morgantown spring posts along with the rest of my Japan posts so keep watching for those ♡