Monday, April 9, 2012 0

SIA Hanami Event

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Thrifted my second pair of Jeffrey Campbells at Mode Off today for only 3000円! Sooo ecstatic! Unfortunately no one could really understand why I was so happy lol

Went to another SIA event tonight which was held at Inokashira公園. They woke up super early (5am?) to secure a good picnic spot amongst Sakura trees. I think everyone had a little too much to drink by the time we got there so it made them more 'charai' more than ever! Especially the first years. I think being an exchange student makes them think it's alright to say things like 'come home with me' or make comments about my body. Luckily the senpai's took care of us :)

Floral wedges perfect for the coming warmer months! :)




The sakura at night are so pretty! Took this with my iPhone :)


Saturday, April 7, 2012 0

Hanami with Yusuke

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My friend came to visit me for the first time in Japan! I decided to take him around the neighbourhood to see the cherry blossoms. We went to Inokashira 公園 and they were in full bloom! Such a beautiful site! 

First we had lunch an Italian cafe! 

So good! 

Eating Taiyaki under the cherry blossoms. Bliss~
There's a myth that if a couple rides these they will definitely break up lol 
So beautiful~




I also found this freaky ass doll at the toy store today. Japan, please explain?


Friday, April 6, 2012 0

First SIA event of the year

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Tonight we went to our first SIA club event where we were able to meet new and older members of the club. We had dinner at a nearby burger joint called 'Gem's Burger'. Didn't really have burgers though, they were more like pitas? It was an good night, despite some strange people asking me strange questions - like 'what's your bra size?' lol 












Example of a  チャラ男 lol


Thursday, April 5, 2012 0

きりきりきり

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My hair's been seriously annoying me since I came to Japan. Especially my fringe! :(
So three of us Australian girls set out to get a trim at a stylish boutique called H for Siesta in Kichijoji. A bit pricey at 5000円 but completely worth it for the service and experience! The manager, Noda, sat down with us one by one to discuss which style would best suit us (he even asked what kind of clothes I liked to wear haha).

Took an elevator to get to the salon
Most lovely view with a terrace! immediately fell in love with this place :)
Holga cameras in the background! 
So vintage.
Filling in our details.. Never understood the need for this.
Waiting to get our hair cut by Nodaさん


 Yay!
Cutest decor! 

The end result :)
This girl was sooo cute! She looked like she came out of paradise kiss! :)
Very happy customers! :)
Oh and the customer in front of me getting his haircut had the coolest shoes!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 3

チャライ Clubs!

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Something I've realised about the Japanese is that they put a great deal of emphasis on school club activities. Basically everyone joins a club or circle once they enter university; whether they decide to continue with their high school club activities or pursue other interests, pretty much all students will end up in a club! I guess it's a good way to build friendships and have a bit of 


Throughout the beginning of the school year there are tonnes of events and students running around promoting their clubs, which is quite an amazing site considering there are over 200 clubs. We came to school once to see a sea of club members with signs and pamphlets ready to attack any first years that came their way. I wish the students were this enthusiastic back at home! :)

Although we're already members the international club, we decided to look around to see what else was available. 

Salsa club~ 

Loved these colourful chalk boards! They were just about everywhere!  
The team of the Seikei International Association :)
Mr Donuts to lure in potential members ;)
See Action? Hmm..

Fashion design club! Really wanna join this! :)
Bicycle club, cute! 
"Enjoy, Place, Personality" lol
The French sweetheart of the University :)

Lunch in the cafeteria
Her boyfriend is just as funny as she is hehe! 
The view of the street leading to our dorm, it looks so pleasant and peaceful :)
Oh and I learnt a very interesting word today, "チャライ" (charai) which I've come to understand means something like a player/playboy. Apparently in Japan the tennis club, snowboard club and basketball clubs are well known for being "チャライ" lol