1.25.2012

Nestlé KIT KAT 杏仁豆腐 (annin-toufu)

(Jan 2012)
Almond Tofu dessert flavour
JPY840

Tastes more like almond than the almond tofu dessert.




Nestlé KIT KAT 榮太樓 黒みつ (kuromitsu)

(Jan 2012)
Black Syrup flavour
JPY840



Nestlé KIT KAT ブルーベリーチーズケーキ

(Jan 2012)
Blueberry Cheesecake flavour
JPY600

Not sure about the connection between blueberry cheesecake & Mt. Fuji, but it does have the flavour.



1.24.2012

五行 (GOGYOU)

- 代々木上原 Yoyogi-Uehara

$ Ramen

http://ramendining-gogyo.com/

Address:
東京都渋谷区西原3-2-4 フロンティア代々木上原B1F
B1F, Frontier Yoyogi-Uehara, 3-2-4 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Tel: (03) 6407 5151
Opening hours:
Sat-Thu, Public holidays 11:30-16:00, 17:00-01:00 (LO 00:30)
Fri 11:30-16:00, 17:00-02:30(LO 02:00)
Recommended:

焦がし醤油麺 (kogashi shouyu men)
しょうゆとんこつ麺  (shouyu tonkotsu men)

大手羽先のスパイシー揚げ  (tebasaki no spicy age)
焼き餃子  (yaki-gyouza)
ごまQ  (goma Q)

Comments:
Total of 3 branches in Tokyo (one in Kyoto) but my favourite is still the Nishi-Azabu branch where the interior is little like a cafe style setting.

Yoyogi-Uehara branch



焦がしキャベツ醤油らーめんにもやしのせ


pan-fried dumlings with yuzu koushou

goma-Q (sesame cucumber)

fried chicken wings

cassis orange


Häagen-Dazs Crêpe Glacé ストロベリーチーズケーキ

(Jan 2012)
Strawberry Cheesecake flavour
Not much taste to the crêpe - prefer the crisp sandwiches.


WILKINSONS Ginger Ale

SLEEPY EYE's PICK!

JPY82
Available at some supermarkets like 成城石井 (Seijo Ishii).

For those who like the spicy & really dry ginger ale, this is the one to thirst for.



Nissin Cup Noodles KING SIZE - 40周年記念商品

(Jan 2012)
Original flavour
JPY226

Always thought the standard sizes were not filling at all...(hehe)


meiji XYLISH Fruits Sparkling Assorted Gum

(Jan 2012)
Strawberry Sparkling & Muscat Sparkling wine flavours
JPY698

Don't worry, you shouldn't get drunk on these...


Dydo コーン・ポタージュ (Corn Potage)

SLEEPY EYE's PICK!
JPY120
Available at convenience stores & vending machines.

代々木VILLAGE by kurkku (YOYOGI VILLAGE)

- 代々木上原 Yoyogi Uehara

Lifestyle Complex (Jan 2012)

1.21.2012

厳 (IWAO)

- 渋谷 Shibuya

居酒屋 Izakaya

3COINS

- 新宿 Shinjuku

$ Lifestyle goods

http://www.3coins.jp

Address:
東京都新宿区新宿3丁目38番1号ルミネエスト新宿3F
(新宿駅: JR山手線, 東口)

3/F, Lumine Est Shinjuku, 3-38-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
(Shinjuku station: JR Yamanote line, East exit, immediate access to Lumine Est building)

(**click Lumine Est Shinjuku here to see map)

Tel: (03) 5363 0312
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00
Sat, Sun & Public holidays 10:30-22:00
Features:
315 yen goods (prices including tax)
From socks, to hair accessories, to tableware and bathroom accessories.
Comments:
This is always a place I MUST visit every time I'm in Tokyo. Unfortunately it is rather difficult to buy any of the bulkier pieces to take back home. But when I used to live in Tokyo this was one of my favourite places to shop for things to decorate my apartment at budget prices.


SALUT!

- 新宿 Shinjuku SLEEPY EYE's PICK!

Lifestyle goods

http://www.salut-web.jp

Address:
東京都新宿区新宿3丁目38番1号ルミネエスト新宿3F
(新宿駅:  JR山手線, 東口)

3/F, Lumine Est Shinjuku, 3-38-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
(Shinjuku station:  JR Yamanote line, East exit, immediate access to Lumine Est building)

(**click to see Lumine Est Shinjuku here for map)

Tel:  (03) 3358 2951
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00
Sat, Sun & Public holidays 10:30-22:00
Features:
105~3150 yen goods (prices including tax)
Homely, raw and natural colour themed products
Comments:
This is always a place I MUST visit every time I'm in Tokyo.  Unfortunately it is rather difficult to buy any of the bulkier pieces to take back home.  But when I used to live in Tokyo this was one of my favourite places to shop for things to decorate my apartment at budget prices.


ルミネエスト新宿 LUMINE EST SHINJUKU

- 新宿 Shinjuku SLEEPY EYE's PICK!

$~$$$ Shopping Mall

http://www.3coins.jp

Address:
東京都新宿区新宿3丁目38番1号ルミネエスト新宿
(新宿駅: JR山手線, 東口)

Lumine Est Shinjuku, 3-38-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
(Shinjuku station: JR Yamanote line, East exit, immediate access to Lumine Est building)

Tel: (03) 5363 0312
Opening hours:
Shops
Mon-Fri 11:00-22:00
Sat, Sun & Public holidays 10:30-22:00
Restaurants
Daily 11:00-23:00
Features:
Fashion apparel
Lifestyle goods
Cafes and restaurants
Recommend:
Salut! 3/F (生活雑貨 lifestyle goods)
3COINS 3/F (生活雑貨 lifestyle goods) 



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つな八 (TSUNAHACHI)

- 新宿 Shinjuku

$$ Tempura

新宿雑貨屋さん散策 SHINJUKU Lifestyle Goods Stores Guide Map:




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1.  Salut!
2.  3Coins

1.20.2012

御殿場プレミアムアウトレット (Gotemba Premium Outlet)

- 御殿場市 Gotemba City
(Jan 2012)

http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/gotemba

Address:
412-0023 静岡県御殿場市深沢 1312
1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba-shi, Shizuoka, Japan 412-0023
(from Tokyo: take Odakyu line from 新宿 Shinjuku Station to 御殿場 Gotemba station, then take free shuttle bus at the 乙女口 Otome exit)
Tel: 0550 81 3122
Opening hours:
Mar-Nov 10:00-20:00
Dec-Feb 10:00-19:00
Closed on 3rd Thu in Feb
Comments:
This is a big one. Spare at least more than half a day to shop here.
Check website for timetable details on free shuttle bus.


上島珈琲店 (UESHIMA Coffee)

- 自由が丘 Jiyugaoka SLEEPY EYE's PICK!

Cafés

1.18.2012

ARONIA DE TAKAZAWA

- 赤坂 Akasaka SLEEPY EYE's PICK!

$$$$ Molecular Gastronomy

HOTEL GRACERY GINZA

- 銀座 Ginza

$$ Business Hotel  (HKD ~800, Jan 2012)

http://ginza.gracery.com

Address:
104-0061東京中央区銀座7-10-1
7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
(銀座駅 Ginza station:  メトロ銀座線 Ginza subway line, exit A3, 3 mins walk)
Tel: (03) 6686 1000
Features:
Immediate walking distance from Chuo-Dori, the main shopping street in Ginza (where Abercrombie & Fitch is located)
Comments:
Convenient location for Ginza shoppers.


銀座 木村家 (KIMURAYA)

- 銀座 Ginza

$ Bakery + Cafe