Sakura House Staff Blog http://sakurahouse-blog.com Tokyo Apartment, Guesthouse Agency Tue, 21 May 2013 09:21:26 +0000 ja hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Yokohama Sankeien Garden http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/21/yokohama-sankeien-garden/ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/21/yokohama-sankeien-garden/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 09:21:25 +0000 nobu http://sakurahouse-blog.com/?p=12943 Hey Guys!

 

The weather is warming up lately. Why don’t you get out of Tokyo and discover something new? I would personally suggest Yokohama. A lot of people tend to forget how great Yokohama is.

Have you ever heard of this lovely garden in Yokohama called ‘Sankeien’? Not only the garden is so beautiful and elegant. There are countless  historical Japanese architectures too.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not forget that Sankeien is having ‘Firefly Festival’ from 6/1 – 6/9!

http://www.sankeien.or.jp/pdf/guidemap_english.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Are you a live-music enthusiast? Do you attend gigs and concerts often? Do you prefer to see the artists perform up close and in front of a limited crowd? Are you planning to treat your loved ones to a special evening of enchanted music? If your answer to all of the above is yes, then the Tokyo Cotton Club is just the place for you (if you happen to be here).

The club is located inside the Tokia Building in Marunouchi (near Tokyo station) and boasts a cosy stage with a superb sound system and lighting. It is one of the hottest places to meet artists of all genres (Rock, Pop, Jazz, Disco, R&B, Ethnic, Reggae etc.). They have a steady stream of artists performing every week (both local and foreign). Do not be surprised to find some big label artists, as well as some really rare ones. The artists perform a few feet away from the audience, sometimes encouraging guests to participate in choruses.

As for dining arrangements, the club hosts both individuals and groups. Infact, the setting is that of a cabaret, where people can dine and watch the live performance. I would definitely recommend coming here with a date. After the live performances, the guests will also be able to meet the artists backstage, get autographs, and buy some memorabilias. Dont forget to leave with an autographed CD or T-shirt (when available)!

http://www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp/en/

Tokyo Cotton Club interior

Tokyo Cotton Club Stage View


Artist performances

Artists Performing at the Tokyo Cotton Club


]]> http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/20/tokyo-cotton-club/feed/ 0 DESIGN FESTA vol.37!! http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/19/design-festa-vol-37/ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/19/design-festa-vol-37/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 05:49:44 +0000 kobayashi http://sakurahouse-blog.com/?p=12917 Sellout crowd!!  DESIGN FESTA vol.37!!


You can find original designs goods, art, culture, and people!


Next DESIGN FESTA will coming on November, don’t miss it!



]]> http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/19/design-festa-vol-37/feed/ 0 ☆Explore Unique Japanese culture♬ – Walking around Shibuya Sendagaya Share House — Sakura House Staff Blog☆ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/18/%e2%98%86explore-japanese-culture%e2%99%ac-walking-around-shibuya-sendagaya-share-house-sakura-house-staff-blog%e2%98%86/ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/18/%e2%98%86explore-japanese-culture%e2%99%ac-walking-around-shibuya-sendagaya-share-house-sakura-house-staff-blog%e2%98%86/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 02:07:09 +0000 tsuji http://sakurahouse-blog.com/?p=12893
I have had a chance to drop by Shibuya Sendagaya Share House last night. http://ow.ly/l9Boz
Sendagaya is attractive place due to the interesting mixture of western and Japanese culture!!!
☆Hatonomori Shrine☆
Need a peace of mind? Beautiful greenery ＆ Relaxing space are around.

☆Have you every been to Sento 銭湯  Japanese public bath?☆
Tsurunoyu is located only a minute away from Sendagaya Share House.


☆ Sendagaya is very convenient location!  Walking distance to Harjuku ＆Shibuya area☆
If you are interested in Sendayga Share House, please feel free to contact at 03-5330-5250　♬（●＾o＾●）♬



]]> http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/18/%e2%98%86explore-japanese-culture%e2%99%ac-walking-around-shibuya-sendagaya-share-house-sakura-house-staff-blog%e2%98%86/feed/ 0 Onigiri ＆ Tempura work shop http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/17/onigiri-%ef%bc%86-tempura-work-shop/ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/17/onigiri-%ef%bc%86-tempura-work-shop/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 03:54:30 +0000 masashi http://sakurahouse-blog.com/?p=12888 Hello!

How are you today?

Have you ever tried Tempura,  one of famous Japanese food?

Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables that have been battered and deep fried.(Wikipedia)

Onigiri ＆ Tempura work shop will be held on May 25th at Sakura Cafe Jimbocho.

We will make Onigiri and Tempura at Sakura Cafe Jimbocho.

After cooking, we will go to The Imperial Palace and have a picnic lunch.

If you would like to join, please send us the following info to the e-mail  below.

info@sakura-hotel.co.jp

①Your name

②Mail address or phone number

③If you are Sakura Group Guests, Hotel/Premises name and room number.



 

 

  ]]> http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/17/onigiri-%ef%bc%86-tempura-work-shop/feed/ 0 Summer in Tokyo / Japan http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/16/sakura-house-summer-accommodation-share-house/ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/16/sakura-house-summer-accommodation-share-house/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 08:45:37 +0000 justin http://sakurahouse-blog.com/?p=12873
Working in real estate in Tokyo selling apartments and share houses makes it all too clear what everyone’s favorite season here is:  summer.  We get BUSY!

Back home in the states, summer conjures up images of extreme heat (from South Carolina, y’all), the beach, barbecues, and friends.  Some things don’t change between back home and Japan, but some do.  Here are my favorite summer activities that anyone in Tokyo can enjoy!  Many are cheap or free, so don’t think it takes a dime to enjoy the best summer of your life in Japan.

1.  Fireworks

The above picture, or for that matter any picture, is incapable of doing justice to Japanese fireworks displays.  In a word:  amazing.  When I first arrived here I was confused by all the buzz over fireworks; why were people so excited about it?  But then when you go and see for yourself, you understand.
There are many famous displays, but my favorite so far was Tsuchiura.  If you are interested, Japan Guide has a great guide to Tokyo fireworks.
2.  Festivals
Maybe this should have been at the top of the list.  There are literally thousands of festivals held all over the country, and most happen during the summer.  The reasons for having them vary; some are performed to encourage a good harvest, some are done to ward off evil spirits, and there are even some more bizarre ones, like group jogging through snow and ice held yearly in Tohoku.  The great thing about festivals is that because there are so many of them, you can go no matter your schedule.
If you are living with Sakura House, our staff can help you find out about festivals in your local area.  We also participate in Nakameguro’s Awadori festival every year, so feel free to join!  It’s the first weekend in August.
The more localized the community, the better the festival.  Some communities work and practice for weeks, months, and sometimes all year round to ensure that everything is perfect.  Even though people in Japan are often regarded as shy, during festivals people really open up, and this is a great time to meet local people and be welcomed into a culture all its own.  For some people, the festival is the one time all year where unspoken cultural rules about modesty and conformity can be tossed aside, and this is most readily evident in the heavy drinking, wild dancing, and general disregard for what normally constitutes “decent”.
The music at festivals is entrancing, unlike anything else in the world, and the visual effects are often stunning.  Here’s a behind-the-scenes picture of one neighborhood’s float.  Here, they’re putting the finishing touches on a horse and dragon.  The craftsmanship and time that go into making these things is truly remarkable.
So ask around, find a local festival, and experience it for yourself!
3.  Great weather and nice scenery
I’m not really a beach guy.  It’s just the honest truth.  Lucky for me, there’s plenty of beautiful places to enjoy that don’t involve getting sand and salt permanently stuck in places unmentionable.
For example, mountains.  Japan has tons of them, and they’re uniquely beautiful.  Mt. Fuji is not overrated, and is a great place to hike during the summer.  For non-natural beauty, you can see things like this:
It’s art planted into a rice field.  The picture does not do it justice; it’s planted at a stretched angle, so it kind of stands out at you in 3D!  This one happens in Inakadate, a small town in Aomori Prefecture.
There are hidden gems like this all over Japan — places that don’t get much press or fame abroad, but all the locals know them.  Dig deep, because summer here is rich with things to see, and the colors in this country are vibrant, each season unique.
4.  Barbecue
Compared to the US, the idea of barbecue has a slightly different nuance.  Generally, there are no hotdogs and hamburgers to be found.  Before you open your mouth to complain, try filling it full of some of the most delicious steak in the world!  It takes some getting used to — Japanese beef is famously fattier than that in the U.S or Australia (both of which are on sale for cheaper), but it’s soft and flavorful.  A little something like this:
Barbecues happen inside or outside, in restaurants or just done privately.  Some places, like Round 1 in Odaiba, will prepare a grill for you (for money, of course) and let you grill on the rooftop!  Bring your own… anything!
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So that’s the beginners guide to a successful summer in Japan.  What awaits you?  Adventure?  Sunshine?  New friends?  Romance?  Meat?
For me, hopefully all of the above.
I could have written a lot more, so let me know what I left out by leaving a comment on posting on our facebook page.
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Hi everyone !

Did you know that Toyota, one of the world’s leading car manufacturers has an exhibition hall in Tokyo? Its called Amlux Tokyo and it is located only 10 minutes away on foot from Ikebukuro Station. The 5-storey facility showcases several of Toyota’s latest vehicle models, its emerging technologies, its experimental vehicle prototypes, a mini-laser auditorium, a lavish cafeteria and, last but not the least, a souvenir shop. With the exhibition hall, Toyota plans to highlight its R&D prowess, environmental commitments and its global reach. The vehicles are laid on the exhibition floor, free to tinker around with. However a test drive is not possible. But who wouldn’t rather check them out anyway? Do not forget to check out the Toyota partner robot while you are there (may be unavailable during certain times of the year).

Toyota’s manufacturing plants are mainly located in the Aichi prefecture, and its biggest Exhibition Center/Museum is located in Nagoya city. The plants are open to tourist, upon prior reservation. The facility in Tokyo are ideal for those who are pressed on time and travel opportunities. So why not go have a look?





By the way, Sakura House has a very strong presence around the Ikebukuro area. Please check the links below if interested:

Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro

Higashi Ikebukuro (Share House)

Higashi Ikebukuro B (Share House)

Higashi Nakagaki B (Share House)

Higashi Nagasaki Terrace (Share House)

]]> http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/15/toyota-exhibition-hall-at-ikebukuro-amlux-tokyo/feed/ 0 When you encounter the unexpected http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/14/when-you-encounter-the-unexpected/ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/14/when-you-encounter-the-unexpected/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 09:02:56 +0000 nobu http://sakurahouse-blog.com/?p=12845
Hey guys,



How are we all going? Good? Can’t complain the weather lately hey?

I have got to attend a very interesting seminar today at the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar was about how to manage and helping international tourists under disaster emergency, and was very interesting and helpful. What would you do when natural disaster occurs when you are in Tokyo, or Japan? Do you know what to do? I think many of  you don’t. The most important thing is keeping you updated with the situation. Here are some paces where you can keep yourself updated. Believe it or not that the radio still is the most reliable device in disaster. Should buy one today. They are cheap.



You in Japan now? Earthquake is hitting? Scared? Stay indoors. Yes, where you are now. Do not panic, stay indoors and survive.
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For those  who are staying in Japan, did you guys  have a good golden week holidays?
I visited the lake nearby my hometown, up on the mountain for the first time in 20 years.
Where did you go?
Do you have any plan for this summer?
Should it not be about the time for you to come back to Japan?
And if you are coming back,
are you not staying at one of those houses we just opened?
Yoyogi Koen 2.
Sendagaya Annex 1 & 2
Yoyogi koen Muslim House.
]]> http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/13/nice-visit/feed/ 0 ☆ Kichijoji Shopping District , Fun Places to Walk around – Sakura House Staff Blog　☆ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/11/%e2%98%86-kichijoji-shopping-district-fun-places-to-walk-around-sakura-house-staff-blog%e3%80%80%e2%98%86/ http://sakurahouse-blog.com/blog/2013/05/11/%e2%98%86-kichijoji-shopping-district-fun-places-to-walk-around-sakura-house-staff-blog%e3%80%80%e2%98%86/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 02:26:20 +0000 tsuji http://sakurahouse-blog.com/?p=12818


I have had a chance to drop by Sakura House Kichijoji Share House last night. http://ow.ly/kVoKk

Kichijoji is the town always ranks high on “towns people want to live in”  rankings.
☆ Real bargain -fun places to walk around shopping district☆

 

 



 
☆Attractive shopping district＆Several supermarket are in the area ☆Relaxing spot , Inogashira Park is located☆
 


If you are looking for a room in Kichijoji, please feel free to contact at 03-5330-5250.
Sakura House Kichijoji
 

 

 
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