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So today I would like to show you some of my favorite photos we took during the last year. There are so many, that I had a hard time choosing. LOL
Here we go!

I'm sure we'll take many many photos this year as well. ^^

Since all of us have been writing introduction posts lately, I thought I'd jump on the train and tell you all a bit more about myself. XD

I'm Anne from Germany and have been living in Japan since February 2011. I started working at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya in March 2011.

I speak German, English and Japanese. I also used to learn French in school, but I forgot most of it unfortunately.

I have been to Japan as an exchange student before and fell in love with the country. I have met so many great people here, who make Japan my second home.

Two of my favorite places in Japan are Kamakura and the Fuji Five Lakes. I love to go there whenever I can.

I love Japanese and Italian food. I could eat Okonomiyaki, Ramen or Pasta everyday. Oh, and I eat way too many sweets for my own good, but I just can't resist all the delicious cakes and deserts that are sold at every corner here in Japan. ^^;

  My hobbies are hoopdance, going to Jazz clubs, eating out and sleeping.

I usually don't sleep at work though. ;)

Since I started working at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya, the number of countries I would like to visit has  

increased dramatically, because we have so many guests from all around the world, who

tell us about their home countries. 

I hope to see you soon at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya! 

Today, I'll introduce myself.

It seems like too late to do that :) since I've work here almost a year now.

My name is Maiko Sato.

I was born in Taito-ku, Tokyo.

Taito-ku is a downtown side of Tokyo. There are famous temple Senso-ji.

Have you ever been there?? I love my hometown very much.

I love travelling, see musicals, and  fluffy things!!

The best country that I ever been is Canada!!

I went to there 4 times and lived for one year from 2009.

So Canada is my 2nd hometown :)

My favorite is "Mamma mia!" and "Cats"

And this is my lovely....Pig!!!

Please say hello to me if you have a chance.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you near future!!

Hi, everyone. It is new from an old thing today but subject is the Shinkansen. Various Shinkansen appeared from commencement of business in 1964, and it retired to private life.

It continued the other day also at first 0 series, and, as for 100 series and 300 series, retirement was decided. If a new thing is made, the old thing is lost someday. The time is progressing.

Although the appearance of the newest N700 series and E5 series are good looking, if it is called the Shinkansen, are they the Shinkansen of a round nose which is first generation!?

Hi, everyone. How's your day? Please look at a beautiful scene from the sea today. Various things will be considered with what, looking at the sunset.

The circumference is the sea!! The sunset from the sea is really beautiful.

If you take a big luxury ship, just enjoy beautiful sunset on the sea.

Hi, everyone. Happy New Year. Do you have a cold??

It is a southern island which is saying this time.

Cold day has been continued recently. So, it flies over to a southern island such at the time.

We will forget winter season if it goes near the equator. It's a relaxing on the beach!!

Don't you forget a busy life and lengthen your life??

Warm climate, the passage of loose time, delicious food,,, It's awesome.

Where is here,,,?

Hi, everyone. How are you? A season is winter now. Future time, mind and body will get warm with warm foods.

Today is Japanese style hot pot for winter season.

The hot soup using dark-brown miso based for hot pot.

This spicy soup makes warmer the body much more.

Japan has various kinds of hot pot and this season's pleasure increases.

However, hot soup based of hot pot is a recommendation awfully.

At last of hot pot, it's risotto!!

A topping is carried out with cheese, and it closes and receives with eggs. It's awesome!!

When you have hot pot with your friends, please refer to it

Ok, see you next time.

Hi, everyone. How are you? I have been to see Red leaves at the end of last month.

It was a bit late this year and there was a little Red still more.

However, it is also a famous place and many persons were enjoying Red leaves.

It is popular, so that there are also people who come to see these Red leaves from overseas, and it is also a Japanese true symbol.

The Red leaves seen all over the country!!

Ok everyone, see you next time.

My name is Bryan.

Welcome to a beautiful city Tokyo.

This city attracts me so much and I have spent here already 4 years.

I come from Malaysia, a " truly Asian " multi-cultural society.

Sakura house gives me also an opportunity to meet many friends of different countries and    backgrounds.

 I welcome all of you from all over the world!

 美しい東京へようこそ。マレーシア出身のブライアンです。

世界各国のさまざまなお客様と会って、仕事が出来ることが、私の一番の幸せで嬉しいことです。

ご質問がありましたら、遠慮なく私にお聞きください。お手伝いいたします。

それでは、サクラホテル幡ヶ谷にてお待ちしています。

Hi, everyone. How have you been?

Today is Ayers Rock in AUS.

The drama of Japan also became famous which is centre of the world.

In fact, Ayers Rock is the rock which looks like mountain.

Moreover, it is buried in the earth 90%.

In a visible portion, there is 348m height.

Although Ayers Rock can also be reached, most is closed in many cases.

I was not able to reach, either.

The time of sunrise and sunset is solar sunlight and Ayers Rock becomes red.

It is really beautiful.

Please see, if there is an opportunity by all.

If it can reach in the centre of the world, please cry for love.

And Maiko tried to steal it back! I surprised her. lol

Speaking of Maiko... I told you that she is a very kind person in the introductory post I wrote about her. Remember? Today she helped a customer from Indonesia to send a letter to a Japanese friend.

And guess what!!!...

He came back with flowers for her to show his appreciation!

What a lovely idea!

You should have seen her face!

I'm Hirotaka Hayakawa.

I have been working for Sakura Hotel Hatagaya for about 3 years and half.

I have been in Tokyo for more than a quarter of a century.

But there are lot of things I still don't know about Tokyo...

I have been to Germany (for 3 weeks) and France (for 5 days).

I cannot speak Germany but I can speak a little French (un peu de Français).

I used to like getting on local train so long such as from Ueno to Kushiro (about 1,200 km) and Tokyo to Kagoshima (about 1,200 km).

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.
I'll try the best I can do.

3 members including me from Sakura group went to Singapore for 6 days to promote our business last week.

,

At first, we exhibited in AFA 2011 (Anime Festival Asia) which is the largest Anime event of Southeast Asia.

Many many people were there, and it was so fun!

Especially we met some our friends who stayed with us before :)

And also we gathered with our guests one night on Japanese Izakaya in there

.

We could met our old friends and new friends in Singapore at that time, had lovely time.

This trip was for the business, so we have no enough time to see everything in Singapore, but we could see a Marina Bay sands which is a famous hotel in Japan lately, and of course the Mar-Lion.

And we tried many kind of foods!!!

Thank you for all people who met in Singapore, we enjoyed very much!!

Actually it was my third time to went Singapore, but I would like to visit there again for sure.   

Please come again to Sakura Hotel Hatagaya!

We are looking forward to seeing you guys again.

Hello everyone! Nice to meet you :)

My name is Kyoko.

I am a new part-time staff of Sakura Hotel Hatagaya since November.

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Today I'd like to introduce myself to you understand me well.

I'm majoring Portuguese language in a university in Tokyo.

From 2009 to 2010, I was studying and living at University of Aveiro in Portugal.

It's Aveiro. Very beautiful city :)

I love traveling!!!

Thinking about my next trip makes me soooo happy!

I've traveled more than 20 countries all over the world.

 Macao

New York City

Paris

And the my best trip is in Morroco!

Of course in Japan I've traveled a lot.

I've ever been to Hiroshima for 4 times because I love there!

 Deers in Miyajima :)

 Recently I've learned Uzbek language and the situation in Uzbekistan by myself.

I've stayed in Uzbekistan for a month in summer vacation.

I'm doing my best to be able to help the guests everyday.

And if you need the help in Portuguese, please feel free and ask me!

Since we love variety at Sakura Hotel we wear our staff T-shirts in many different colours!

Have you seen them all?

Ai is wearing black today. Btw, she's busy preparing Welsh Cakes at the moment!

I'm purple.

Keiko will show you the other colors!

I love the yellow one.

What's your favorite color?

Hello everyone！

I'm KYOKO, started to work at Sakura Cafe/Hotel Hatagaya from today!

Nice to meet you---.

'I can speak Português! because I used to be in República Portuguesa
República Pertual for 1 year for study!!'

The numbers of countries, she travelled before, are over 20!

Super!!  

From  this afternoon, Kyoko began to do trainning at Sakura Cafe Hatagaya, and was tought how to make drinks and foods.

♪Please come to talk with me♪

Do you have a favorite song??

I have a one.

The name of song is...

" You raise me up"

Do you know this song? Many people know this song I guess.

 I like this song not only about a melody even lyrics.

In Japan it became very popular when Torino olympic was held in 2006,

Japanese figure skate player Shizuka Arakawa used this song for her performance.

And my favorite musical singer Yoshio Inoue often sing this song.

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When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit a while with me

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up...to more than I can be.

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 Have you read this lyrics before?

It's really good right??

 

Ai has been working at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya for about 3 years and our guests love her, because she's very friendly and so much fun to be around. She immediately becomes friends with everyone she talks to and is very interested in people and foreign cultures. She always asks me about German traditions, like the way we celebrate weddings, Christmas ect.

Ai used to live in Canada for a year, where she worked at a Japanese restaurant and at a karaoke bar among others. Her favorite food is rice, so she considers herself lucky to be born Japanese. ;)

Ai is very good at crafting and painting. She writes/ paints all the signs and menus for our cafe.

She also loves to take funny photos. Here is a little collection of pictures I stole from her facebook gallery (with her permission of course).

 One of her favorite hobbies is juggling. She even does performances at parties and festivals! She's really good. I was so surprised when I found out.

 There's so much more I could tell about her. Why don't you become friends with her and find out for yourselves? (^O^)

Oh, and did you know that Ai means love in English?

Very fitting name indeed.

We love you Ai! ^^

Hello!

My name is Ryoma, a new staff at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya!

Since I have joined this hotel just about a week ago, everything seems new.

This is the first article I post, so I start it off with my self-introduction!

I was born in Atsugishi, Kanagawa and living in Tokyo right now.

I majored in English in my university and like novels, music, arts and good food and drinks!

I like hanging out with my friends as well. Last Saturday, I went to Tama zoo.

 (This picture is borrowed from this website: http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/index.html)

It is easy to go there from our hotel.

1. Take the Keio new line from Hatagaya station to Shinjuku sta.

2. Take Keio line (express) from Shinjuku sta to Takahata-Fudo sta.

3. Change trains at Takahata-Fudo sta., and get off at Tama Dobutsu Koen sta.

And there I found funny animal! Do you know its name?? It's not Kangaroo or Wallaby.

 

Its name is...Wallaroo!!

I heard that they are not so different from Kangaroos except their size: they are smaller.

If you are interested in the zoo or anything, please ask me! 

I'm looking forward to seeing you at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya!

Baking them takes a lot of time, since we have to prepare a big amount and different flavors. Up until now it was always Ai who baked them, because she is responsible for our cafe's menu and has the most experience.

Last time she asked me to help her, so I could learn the recipe from her, and today she let me do it all by myself! Yay!!

 I still need a bit more practice, but they turned out quite well for the first time.

And this is our new staff, Ryoma! It was his second day at work today.

Look forward to his introduction post in the near future. (^O^)/

 Have you ever tried -2℃ Beer??

I went to Asahi Extra Cold Bar in Ginza, Tokyo few days ago.

There were still long line up when we arrived there at 9:00 PM.

We could enter the bar 15 min. after, and of cource orderd beer

and it was so~~~~nice!!!　o(*^▽^*)o~♪

Mild and creamy froth of beer!!!

We also had experience to serve a beer by myself at there★

Look!!

Looks nice right??

We also got this card for certificate!!

It will open until the end of September,

you should go there and try it!!

Do you know? Welsh cake made by a lot of our LOVE.
By the way, my name is Ai. Ai means LOVE.
hahaha.

 The word I like is...

"One for All, All for One."

Do you remember that I love to see musicals? :)

I saw "The Three Musketeers" at this time, and this word from D'Artagnan and three musketeers.

I was touched by their friendship and partnership!!

I always learned many things from musicals and plays.

It's not just a fun, good for study though★

I learned the importance of a companies at this time!!!

・・・By the way, I could shake hands with an actor who I like, I was so happy♪♪

haha♪♪

I had a realy good time in Ginza with my friend  of ten year's standing few days ago.

That was...

Live House!!! 

I went to Live House in Ginza, and it was my first time to enjoy Ginza night. 

My older friend brought me.

And...2 places we went.

KENTO'S that we went first was really nice atmosphere and there were a big stage inside the house.

And the second one is Kennedy House.

It actually not so big inside but we enjoyed old songs and they're nice talk.

Then we stayed until close time :)

I didn't know that I can enjoy at Ginza like an adult city!!!

Please try to go and enjoy if you have a chance!!!

皆さんも是非行ってみて下さい！

絶対また行きたいです！！！！！

Hi,there!

I am Yoshitaka,a new receptionist.I came here in mid June.

I lived in Aizuwakamatsu,Fukushima prefecture before I moved to Tokyo.
It's my hometown which is 100km away from the nuclear plants.

Although the city is very famous sightseeing spot among Japanese,
the tourism and farming are seriously damaged by the accidents.
I hope that it will recover from the disaster soon.

I've travelled over 50 countries in this 15 years.
I am glad to help tourists from other countries to travel in Japan.

Yoshi

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
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Hi! My name is Tak Yoshida, and I'm a new staff at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya(^^)

Before joining Sakura Hotel Hatagaya, I have trained at Sakura Hostel Asakusa for a month. (Some of you may have already known me from my tweets @asakusa_hostel.) Before joining Sakura group, I have lived and worked at small hotel in Hakone for 2 years.

I have also lived in India for 2 years. I have rescued street children there, and taught them music. I'm proud to say some of them have now become professional musicians.

Before working in Japan, I have studied music in US for 10 years. Yes, I'm a songwriter! I have written songs in both English and Japanese.

Please feel free to talk to me anytime, and share your smile (^^)

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
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I went to Hamanako-lake last weekend with my family

and bought Unagi-pie for my co-worker.

Do you know Unagi??

It's an eel!!!!

Yammy~♪　yammy~~♪

Syunka-dou is a confectionery maker in Hamamatsu.

And you can join the factory tour for free!!

I went there yesterday!

Unagi pie had some eel powder.

Can you believe it??

But it's really nice!!!

gonna have some with Miwa and Yukako from now♪♪

You wanna try??

Sometimes you are in Japan, let's go there if you like!! 

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Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072 
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250) 
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251) 
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/ 
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Her name is Hitomi.

One of Sakura Hotel Jimbocho's staff (freshman).

Now, she is working in Sakura Hotel Hatagaya.

（This photo is taken in Sakura Cafe Hatagaya）

I think she looks like someone in Japanese Actress. But I couldn't find out the actress' name.

★Do you find out whom she looks like??★

It looked like this.

All my co-workers knew immediately what to expect when they saw the brand name on the box and seemed really excited. I didn't really know what was going on because I had never heard the name before, but when we opened the box there were cute little puddings inside!

The office went quiet immediately as everyone was happily eating their pudding. They were sooo delicious! Turns out Yoroizuka is a pretty famous patissier in Japan and his desserts are very popular. And now I understand why!

By the way, only five minutes before Hiroki came to work Hirotaka and I had been talking about how hungry we were, because it was 8.p.m. and we hadn't eaten anything at all since our lunch break. So his puddings really came just at the right moment. Thank you Hiroki! You saved us! :)

Hi Everyone :) I'm Yukako, just started working here a couple of weekes ago.
So.... let me introduce myself...
I've lived in Victoria, B.C Canada for almost 6 years. I love travelling and eating!
I've been to Thailand, Bali Indonesia, Singapore, India, Korea, USA(Hawaii, Alaska), France, Italy and England etc...
I always try their local food. I think "foods" represent thier cultures. I really enjoy it! so hope see you soon!

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/
E-mail: info@sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hatagaya_hotel
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The Mandolin concert will be held this afternoon at my old school.

It is one of my youth actually.

......

What??

What's a Mandolin???

People usually said " Uh~that's a Mandarin!"

I see...a Mandarin.

No way!! I can't play a Mandarin!!!

Mandolin is an instrument.

↓　Like this.

Have you ever seen it??

Our Mandolin Club that I beloned had about 100 members.

We always performed a national conpetition.

But I haven't play for long time these days...

I'll try to practice again and I'll join a group this autumn!

Anyway, Today's concert is free admission!

If you wanna go　↓

http://www.otsuma.ed.jp/blog/2011/05/post_147.html

The curtain rises at 1：30PM ！！！

We visited Kozue who has worked at Sakura hotel Hatagaya♪

Beautiful------!

 ↑Matsumoto Castle

We went to Wasabi farm in Azumino.

Wasabi beer and fish with Wasabi....sooo tasty!

Soba also great!!!!!  

 We are happy to meet her again.

See you in Tokyo-! 

 SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA 
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072 
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250) 
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251) 
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/ 
E-mail: info@sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com 
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Heute hatte ich zum ersten Mal seit ich hier arbeite einen deutschen Anrufer am Telefon! Ich hab mich total gefreut mal Deutsch sprechen zu koennen bei der Arbeit! Er hat ein Zimmer reserviert und wir haben uns ein paar Minuten ueber die Lage in Japan unterhalten.

Meine Kolleginnen sind ganz hellhoerig geworden, als sie ploetzlich nicht mehr verstanden haben, was ich gesagt habe. Aber es war schon toll, mal nicht angestrengt zuhoeren zu muessen, um zu verstehen was gesagt wird. :D Telefonieren auf Japanisch faellt mir immer noch etwas schwer, vor allem wenn viele Hintergrundgeraeusche zu hoeren sind.

Momentan haben wir uebrigens auch einen Gast aus der Schweiz. Mit dem konnte ich mich gestern auch schon ein wenig auf Deutsch unterhalten. Danach hatte ich irgendwie den ganzen Tag gute Laune. :)

Also, kommt alle her und redet mit mir! Ich freu mich auf euch!

Anne  

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
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Do you celebrate Easter in your country? It's not celebrated in Japan but in Germany it's a very important holiday. It's one of my favorite holidays actually because it's in spring, so usually the weather is nice and the flowers are in full bloom.

In Germany it's a custom to hide Easter eggs for the children. These eggs are very colorful, so they are easier to find in the grass.

This is what it looks like when we color eggs the day before Easter Sunday in my family:

When the color is dry, we put cute stickers on them:

                           And then we hide them for the kids.

Easter in Germany is a lot of fun and obviously involves eating lots of eggs. :) There are many more traditions of course and they vary depending on the area where you live.

What's your favorite holiday in your home country?

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I bought those cake for birthday!!!

Happy birthday Maiko!!!11th April♪♪

Sooooo Cute!

And tasty♪

I went to Kyoto for 1 night using a holiday.

It was my third time for Kyoto and was first time for spring, especially good time for cherry blossoms.

It was awesome!!

 ←In front of Kiyomizu-dera temple. 

 Because of the season for cherry blossoms,

there were so many people in Kyoto.

Everywhere

people, people, people.....

 Unfortunately, the best season for cherry blossoms is this weekend.

But, I really enjoyed this Kyoto trip.

And this is my favorite picture♪　↓

Sirakawa river @ Gion.

Beautiful!!! Isn't it??

Have you ever been to Kyoto?

or

Would you like go to Kyoto some day??

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/
E-mail: info@sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com
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It's my first time working in an all Japanese environment, so it will probably take some time until I get used to everything. Especially using polite Japanese is very challenging because it's almost like a completely different language, but I'm doing my best, so I'm sure I'll get better at it soon. Please cheer for me! =)

Right now we don't have many international customers at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya because of the earthquake a few weeks ago and the problems in Fukushima. Life in Tokyo is almost back to normal though, so I hope we'll be able to welcome you back soon here!

Right now is the best season of the year. The cherry blossoms have started blooming and soon the parks will be full of people doing "Hanami" (= cherry blossom viewing). I'll tell you more about it next time!

Yoroshiku ne~

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
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BEFORE

 Those photos are same person....

Can you believe?

I took this photo in Taiwan♪

(White dress and China dress)

If you have chance,you should try it!

A little bit expensive but it was really good experience!

Ai

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA 
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072 
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250) 
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251) 
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/ 
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Hello, everyone!!

My name is Maiko, I'm a new staff here Sakura Hotel Hatagaya from last month.

Nice to meet you!

First of all,

I gonna tell you about myself.

I love traveling, especially go to new place and to meet new people in all over the world.

I love see musicals. I often go to theater and see musicals★I saw "Mamma Mia!" in NY!!!

I've been playing a mandolin for several years from when i was a student. I like music!!!

I'm working at reception, so am looking forward to seeing you!!!!!

Please come and see&talk to me!!

I'll do my best!

Thank you☆

SAKURA HOTEL HATAGAYA 
Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072 
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250) 
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251) 
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/ 
E-mail: info@sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com 
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hatagaya_hotel 
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" Always with you "  Photo contest in Tokyo Japan Vol. 1 (animal )

The winner is............

" Don't want to let you go (o^o^)oo(^o^o)

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Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
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He was one of the great guitarlist in the world

It is with deep sorrow and regret, that we have to announce that Gary Moore passed away while on holiday in Spain 

2011 Feb 6th sunday

Our thoughts are with his children, family and friends at this sad time.

Gary Moore, RIP

1952-2011

                                        ↑ Can't see this posing action anymore

Hard Rock&Heavy Metal fans come on!

My band DEF LEPPANDA is having a gig

70's,80's Rock Tribute band is so hottttt 

SAKURA , NORY, RIKA  

 Live at Club Phase ( Takadanobaba Tokyo )

 Live at Club ASIA ( Shibuya Tokyo )

2011,Feb/11th（Fri）＠Tokyo tachikawa BABEL
http://www.babel-rocktower.net/

70's,80's HR&HM Tribute band Fes

Open：１６：００

Start：１６：３０

16：30 Under The Rainbow　（as RAINBOW)
17：30 DEF LEPPANDA　

(as DEF LEPPARD)
18：30 Maiden Seitetsu　(as IRON MAIDEN)
19：30 Chykes　(as JOHN SYKES)
20：30 BLOOD SABBATH　(as BLACK SABBATH)

For　the tickets...please mail here ↓

def.leppanda@gmail.com

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Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/
E-mail: info@sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hatagaya_hotel
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I saw a real Ammolite at exhibition in Tokyo

Rainbow colored one is called Ammolite did you know that?

This one it cost 30,000,000yen (you can buy a house)

Who is going to buy this Ammolite

This is the one↓

This is Catmmonite↓

This is Ammonite ↓

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Address: 1-32-3 Hatagaya Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0072
Phone: +81-3-5330-5250 (03-5330-5250)
Fax: +81-3-5330-5251 (03-5330-5251)
URL: http://www.sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com/
E-mail: info@sakura-hotel-hatagaya.com
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This is a true story from the news in Japan 2011 January

Person who named him self " Naoto Date  " as Tiger Mask is sending a gift to Children Facilities all over Japan.

Those gifts are Elementary school bags, stationarys, toys,money too

Nobody knows about him......He leaves those gifts in the midnight or in the early morning, also by

sending too.

He is just doing a same thing as real "Tiger Mask " 70's animation story

But media has not catched yet

Hero of 2011??

Anyway.....it's a warm hearted news in Japan

It's not a gift from AC/DC  Angus Young's school bag~  hahaha ( Second photo)

Last weekend,I went to see movie "TRON：LEGACY.

Because previous reputation was really good about this movie, I look forward to
 see it.

But it was more than I expected .

A picture is beautiful!!

And great force of 3D!!

It was great satisfaction about this movie.

It's best recommended movie this winter!

HARD ROCK&HEAVY METAL CAFE  in Tokyo at Sakura Hotel Hatagaya

I had rock'n'roll party at Sakura cafe last night 

Beers,Sake,losts of foods and Rock'n'Roll music~~~~

Me and my rock friends were raised in the old story

Also my band played BON JOVI,KISS,QUEEN,DEF LEPPARD songs

We all had a great time......until midnight

Nory

This is my family who name is 'kuri" (kuri means Chest nuts in japanese)

He loves Carrot♪

I miss him very much!  I wanna go back to home now!

Few days ago..... idol group came on the TV coverage  to SAKURA CAFE Hatagaya 

Idle group called " Idoling "

This photo shot was after the  TV show called " BOX TV "

They showed our new cafe menu~

Girls was sooooo cute xxx

Thank you girls

Best wishes for your  entertainment activities

先日、アイドリングのメンバーさんと写真を一緒に撮っちゃいました??男性諸君イイでしょう！

美人さんとのフォトは緊張しますね? Ｖ（＾＾）；

☆放送日： 12/17 22:00~23:00 「BOX TV」 スカパー!HD　663ch　PigooHD 

放送内容はカフェの新メニュー紹介 

イタリアンプレート 
イギリスプレート 

黒糖ジンジャーティ、きびしょうが茶、 
プーアルしょうが茶、はちみつしょうが茶 

と 

アイドリング5名によるガールストークです。 

" 芸能活動頑張ってくださいね！"

Which X'mas cake do you like?

Those are most poplar christmas cake in Japan~

Sponge cake strawberry decorations with fresh cream

Strawberries and creams are between  sponge cake too

Yummy~~~~~

Choose one from A,B,C

A

B

C

My living town,　竹の塚 'Takenozuka' is famous for X'mas illumination.

This is in front Takenozuka station (my nearest station).

From Nov.27 (today) to Dec. 25, 600,000 LED lights are decolated to the trees and charactors for X'mas, and the roods.

I often walk this road. Shiny.

How beautiful this is !!

I'm happy to watch this in this season every year.

(I can watch this illumination just 10minutes walk from my house!)

Even if it is too cold, I can forget it during watching this!

This is the information of 'Hikari- no- Saiten　光の祭典', means' lightup festival'

http://adachikanko.jp/light/sub001.html

How about to your town's X'mas??

My friend made this cute lunchbox♪

1.　Happy Halloween♪

One more！

2.　Bear and Panda♪

If I become a mom, I wanna make these kind of lunchbox for my kids!

He/ she will be glad to eat the lunchbox, even if there are carots and green pees inside!

 Let's compete with me!

Search for 'Sakura Hotel',

and become 'fun' and up your photo of lunchbox!

How many 'like' you can get !?

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Mr. Brent Fitz The Super Drummer and Me

His drumming was great and so powerful

One of my best cool Drummer

This photo is at Izakaya Takadanobaba Tokyo

We talked about " Rock'n'Roll and .....hahaha

He was real nice guy too

Currently touring with legendary Guitarist SLASH

formerly from GUNS'N ROSES & VELVET REVOLVER.

Brent has played with

Alice Cooper

Theory of a Deadman

Vince Neil

The Guess Who

Econoline Crush  

Hey Brent, when is your next Japan Tour?

I can't wait that long

I went to KYOTO on Nov. 5th 2010!

These are my memory photoes.

★★★　TEMPLES　ＡＮＤ　ＲＯＯＤＳ　☆☆☆

 KINKAKUJI Temple

YASAKA SHRINE

KOUTOUIN  and  NENE-NO-MICHI (NENE'S ROAD)

★★★　ＦＯＯＤＳ　☆☆☆

LUNCH BOX best 2 in KYOTO.

 Delicious potatp chips (soysorce taste) and NISHIN( herring)soba .

★★★　ＳＰＥCIAL　☆☆☆

 MY BEST RECOMENDATION IS,  'KYOTO CALEIDOSCOPE MUSIUM'

 京都万華鏡美術館

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I choosed the stones as I like.

She is the teacher (long hair lady).

Not only to look many kinds of kaleidoscope, but also we can make our own kaleidoscope,  among 350 yen with 1900 yen.

How about to make your own suvenior for your memory of travel??

Kyoto has many kinds of craft shop like it!

You can get many informations for sightseeing at JR KYOTO STATION information counter.

This was my band called HEAVYKISS

Photo was taken after the show

It's me on the left side as Paul Stanley (Naul Stanley) ha ha ha

It was always tough to move arround on the stage with a high-heeled platform boots

and the make-up took one hour to paint my face

It was real fun playing KISS songs with dressed up as KISS

Costumes were hand made by each members

If I have a chance to play again......maybe I'll do it 

Have you ever seen belly dance?

Belly dance is a Western-coined name for a traditional Middle Eastern dance, especially raqs sharqi.

It is sometimes also called Middle Eastern dance or Arabic dance in the West.

I dance every 4th Tuesday at Egyptian restaurant in Shibuya.

Next show is October 26th  at 20:00

Shall we dance together?

Luxor in Shibuya

http://www.luxorbar.com/shibuya.html

 Guest from Italy his name is Alessio

He's got a full of tatto on his body!!! Very cool guy!

He wanted a Japanese writing on his hand and he told me that

 " I want to get it today right now!

I'm going back to Italy tomorrow! Could you help me to find a place to put a tattoo near by? "

I called several places but most of them needed a reservation.....

At last I founded in Shibuya!

When he came back....

He got a  name on his hand !  " Alessio, アレシオ "  Japanese writing KATAKANA

He realy liked it! 

I was glad that he was willing for that!

Have a nice flight to Italy see you again!

ゲストのアレシオさん

全身刺青だらけでいきなり今日中に日本語の刺青を入れたいとの事.....

数ヶ所電話してやっと渋谷で当日予約で見付けました?

彼が帰って来たら手に " アレシオ "

写真は引き伸ばしてあるのでよくは見えませんが鮮明な印刷のようでパーフェクトな出来あがり！

本人は大変喜んでいて " 君が居なければ今日入れることが出来なかったよ?"

と感謝をされました?

なので写真を撮ろうよ！で

私も左腕に☆Rock Star と刺青（油性マジック）をいれちゃいました?（笑）

Who is that???

He's not dead yet!!!

↓

こんな偶然ありえない！ 確立でいえば.....？

なんと！2年前に手放したTOYOTA bBが前に走ってるじゃありませんか！？

どうして分かったか？.......ハンドメイドの☆ステッカーに真ん中のスペシャルなオリジナルデザイン！

当時付け変えたアルミホイールのまま！サイドには小さなファイヤーフレイムのデザイン！

まだ走っていたなんて嬉しくて！家族で興奮しちゃいましたよ?

信号で横に並んで声を掛けちゃいました? 「その車の前のオーナーなんですよ?！ステッカーとホイールで分かりました?！ありがとうございます！」って

かなりビックリしてました（笑）

イケ面の彼と美女の彼女が「えっ！？そうなんですか?？こちらこそありがとうございます！」

地方のナンバーだったのですがなっなんと近所の三鷹市に住んでると！またビックリ！

なんかの縁を感じたので素早く名刺を窓から窓へ 渡しちゃいましたよ?

ヤングカップルさんに.....乗ってくれててありがとう！

Miracle! Is that my car!!!???

Impossible coincidence? In terms of establishing .....?

Hey！ TOYOTA bB it looks like my car that I was driving before! 

That was my CAR~~~~~!!!!!
How do I know? ....... In the middle of a special original designs handmade star stickers !

Aluminum wheels that I  changed is still the same !

Fire flame stickers in the same spot!

My family was so surprise and so happy that we met that bB again!

Stop at the signals and I open the window and said - "I'm a previous owner of the car!  I notice by the Sticker and the aluminum wheel!  Thank you for driving my car !"

They were quite surprised (laughs)

Beauty and handsome couple  said "What?  Is that so? Thank you for comfortable car !"

It was a local number plate but the guy said

"I live in Mitaka City (TOKYO)!!! "    Neighborhood!  Surprised again! hahaha!

I felt  the edge of something so from window I pass the name card through the window quickly
A young couple's said to me ..... Thanks! maybe we can meet again!

Sunshine60 at ikebukuro is third highest building in Jpapan.

When I was child,I climbed several times.

This time I went to Sunshine60 to back in a child's mind.

Before climbing up, This is very front of the building.

ここが展望台の入り口です

大人　620円　子供310円

On observatory you can look around the city of Tokyo 360 degrees !!

An observatory open until 22:00,so I recommend night view too!!

Rock Star Michael and Nory

HANOI ROCKS  Farewell Tour 2009 at Club Citta Kawasaki back stage shot with

 Michael Monroe!!

How did you get the back stage pass? ........

My american friend TIM got it and I was invited too

Michael was a very nice guy!

After the show he made a time about1 hour for us to meet and talk!

He's a real Rock Star!!! Very cool guy!!!

ハノイロックス フェアウェル ツアー2009 クラブチッタ川崎 楽屋での

マイケル モンローとのワンショット！です。

どうやって楽屋に？......

アメリカ人の友達がパスを持っていて招待してくれました！

ライブの後、我々に一時間も時間をつくってくれて色々な話（シークレット）をしてくれましたよ?

話好きもあってあっと言う間の一時間でした！

彼は正にロック スターでしたよ！ かっちょいい！！

先日、パワースポットと言われてる深大寺(東京都調布市深大寺）に行ってきて

沢山のパワーを頂きました！また癒されるんですよ?

名物蕎麦も美味しかった。

お薦めスポットですよ！

I went to shrine called Jindaiji (Tokyo,Choufu-shi Jindaiji )

I received lot's of power!!!　and got healed too!

Specialty SOBA is so delicious

I recommend this place!

鬼太郎茶屋も行ってきました！

Went to Kitarou Cafe too(Kitarou is a famous specter in Japan)

目玉おやじのキャンディーなんかもあって面白いですよ！

Kitarou's father Medama Oyaji candy

What do you think this shaped like coffee bean? 

Heart black stone ?.......

Kidney stone came out from my body!!!

About 12 days I was fighting with strong pain

I don't wanna feel this crazy pain anymore!

さ?何でしょう？

コーヒー豆ではないですよ！

ハート変形型の黒石ですが........

私の腎臓から出てきた結石で?す！

約１２日間、激痛と格闘の結果 ほっ！

あの痛みはもう勘弁してください

夏場は発症する率が多いので皆さん 水分補給を十分に取りましょう?

Did you know about the roots of Coffee?

I was raised in Ethiopia, and the origin of coffee is from the region called KAFFA Prefecture in Ethiopia. KAFFA later became COFFEE...

There is also a ceremony for Coffee, just like in Japan as for the TEA CEREMONY.

Enjoy the nice aroma at Sakura Cafe Hatagaya!

By the way, at Sakura cafe, we use Latin American Beans.

I really like the nice flavor of our coffee, and am proud to introduce it to you.

Have you ever go to Tokyo Disney Resort??

You know, It's a most biggest theme park in Japan.

This is the website

http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/index_e.html

''Search Hidden Mickey" is a popular play in TDR.

Like them↓

It's so difficult to find it, because the park is so wide.But once you find it, you might be greatly pleased!

Hidden Mickey was made by casts(means staff of TDR), during to create the buildings, paintings, and  so on.Originally, for their hobby.

Can you find them !?

P.S: The number of serched Mikky is ↓

Miwa =1, (do my best in the next time!)

Keiko and Sakura =3, (good job!)

 Ai =over 10!! (Excellent!! You can guide where is it! please guide me----)

Enjoy your Tokyo trip!!

【Access guide】about 45 minutes from Hotel.

Sakura Hotel Hatagaya (幡ヶ谷Hatagaya)→ (市ヶ谷Ichigaya)=10 minutes by Keio New Line.

Ichigaya→（新木場Shinkiba)=20 minutes by Yurakucho Line.

Shinkiba→(舞浜Maihama)=8 minutes by Keiyo Line.

Maihama is close to TDR!

She is a guest of Sakura Hotel Hatagaya, Sophie-san.

Yesterday, on August 14th, there was a fireworks in Tokyo bay.

Her yukata was a present from her boyfriend!

She looks so pretty--!!

Keiko, a reception helped to wear it for her.

So, she gave us a candy box of France.

Thank you Sophie-san!!

We wish your happy days in Tokyo!

What's your paradise?

Paradise is a place to heal the mind and body

Everyone is different from the image.....

This first photo is the one that popped in my head!

パラダイス....その場に居るだけで心と身体が癒される場所のイメージって

人、それぞれ違いますよね?

このイメージが私にはぴったり来ます！

どうですか？   

It also comes with an image floating in my head like this       

このようなイメージも頭の中に浮かんで来ますね!   

On 3rd August, it was my birthday!!!

I dont care about my age,,,lol

I went to disney land♪

When you go to disney land on your birth day, just say 'it is on my birth day ' to any cast.

They will give you a birthday seal!!!

Everybody say to me ' Happy birthday' to me in disney land!

It was nice birthday!

We are SUPER ROCK'N ROLLER! ' MY PENIS ' 

' Hello to all in Tokyo! The staff at Suakura Hotel are top notch! the best!! Please come and stay here for a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for your hospitality. All of us look forward to coming here again! The music scene is so professional in Tokyo.  Rock On!!!!!!!!!!!!!'

☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★

They are staying our hotel 19 nights to hold their music live in Tokyo. 

←Their live schedule is on the back-side of the leader's t-shirts!

Please check our website bellow↓

http://www.mypenisrocks.asia

We Love Rocks!!

Rory is a member??

Enjoy your summer!!!

Everyboday loves him!

Miwa Jakson?

This is my favorite rock'n'roll album

KISS ALIVE!

私のお気に入りのCD＆レコード 

I bought this record when I was 12years old kid!

They're still around making an album and go for tour too

Super Rock Star Band KISS!!!

They're make up got a idea from Japanese KABUKI play did you know that!?

確か?12才のころカナダで買ったレコードです！

キッスはまだまだ現役で活動！アルバムを作ったり、ツアーに出たり！

永遠のロックスターバンドとして煌びやかに輝いてますよ?

メイクアップは歌舞伎からヒントを得たとか.....

This is the Farewell Tour T-shirt, one of my rock'n'roll T-shirt that I have!

So　many in my closet!

こちらは私のロックTシャツのコレクションの一枚です！

キッスだけで何枚あるのか??

Peaked Yellow's T-shirt Made in Japan

It's a hidden popular brand!

Very sexy singer ~ isn't she!?

ピークド イエロー 日本製です。

隠れたブランド品 マニアックですが?

お色気ある歌姫でしょう？！

We have started Ameblo pygmy.

We made by myself.

                                                  Kozue(left)   Ai(right)