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Saturday, December 30, 2017
Quick Update from Japan
We were surprised that our airplane was the ANA Star Wars jet, B777-300. :) We arrived in Tokyo on December 28! I'm going to write a quick update about our traveling.
One of the main reasons why we wanted to visit Tokyo was to have a complete medical checkup. Even though we don't have any symptom, we should have a regular medical checkup annually from our point of view as Japanese (Unlike the U.S., many people in Japan take annual medical checkup.). Medical fee is super expensive in the U.S., so we decided to have it in Japan. I'll write about it next time. :) By the way, as I expected, taking gastroscopy wasn't easy. It was very hard for me to swallow an endoscope yesterday.
My husband purchased two pairs of new eyeglasses at J!NS, JINS. As I mentioned in my previous entry, many eyeglass stores sell very affordable stylish eyeglasses in Japan. Our stay in Japan is eligible for tax free program because we have been living abroad for many years. ;) He got eyeglasses with very affordable price.
We walked a lot yesterday. We enjoyed shopping at Tokyu Hands, Loft, Daiso, drugstores, department store and so on! My legs got tired from walking for hours and hours. ;) Unlike the U.S., living in Tokyo doesn't always need to own a car. People in Tokyo use public transportation and walk a lot. No wonder most people in Tokyo are so skinny! :)
That's it! This is my quick update! :)
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Friday, December 29, 2017
Nivea Facial Pack - How Japanese People Use Nivea Creme
Nivea Creme |
Creme De La Mer |
How to Nivea Facial Pack
1. After washing your face, apply plenty (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) of Nivea Creme on your face.
2. Leave steamed hot towel on your face for 10 minutes. (You can make a steamed hot towel with a microwave oven. Put a damp towel in a plastic bag, and microwave it for 30 to 60 seconds.)
3. Then, wipe excess Nivea cream with the towel and rinse your face with lukewarm water.
How to Nivea Facial Pack in A Bathtub
1. After washing your face, apply plenty of Nivea Creme on your face.
2. Soak in a bathtub for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Then, wipe excess Nivea cream with a damp towel and rinse your face with lukewarm water.
Nivea Creme |
Does Nivea Creme work just as well as high-end cream? I don't think so, but I think it's worth a try. :) However, if you have oily skin, you might want to skip Nivea Creme for your facial skin.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Namie Amuro Is Going to Perform at NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen This Year!
She debuted at age 14 as a singer, and she turned 40 this year. She has been always the top artist of Japan.
Especially, in the 90s, so many Japanese women were inspired by her look. Her female fans were called "Amura (アムラー)" who dyes hair brown and wears a short skirt and long boots. I'm amazed at how beautiful she is also now! I like her smile! :)
This year, she is going to perform at NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (紅白歌合戦), an annual music show on New Year's Eve in Japan. It will be her last appearance on Kohaku Uta Gassen. I'm going to fly to Japan tomorrow, and I hope that I will watch her performance on TV on December 31. :)
NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen
7:15 p.m. through 11:45 p.m. (Time in JAPAN)
12/31/2017
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Friday, December 22, 2017
3 Best Japanese Sunscreens Won Beauty Award This Year
As I mentioned in my previous entry, 3 Best Facial Sheet Masks Loved in Japan This Year, @cosme, a huge Japanese cosmetic review site, has finally released the best beauty awards of 2017. There are many beauty products loved by Japanese women this year. Today, I'm going to share with you three best Japanese sunscreens which won the best beauty award this year. :)
No. 1 Anessa Perfect Sunscreen Aqua Booster SPF 50+ Pa++++ from Shiseido
25ml 1500yen
60ml 3000yen
Can be purchased at most drugstores in Japan
Anessa Perfect Sunscreen Aqua Booster SPF 50+ Pa++++ from Shiseido |
No. 2 Cosme Decorte Sun Shelter AG SPF 50+ Pa++++ from Kose
35g 3000yen
Can be purchased at drugstores and department stores in Japan
Cosme Decorte Sun Shelter AG SPF 50+ Pa++++ from Kose |
No.3 Nivea Sun Creme Care UV Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ from Kao
50g 988yen
Can be purchased at drugstores in Japan
Nivea Sun Creme Care UV Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ from Kao |
Nivea Sun Creme Care UV Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++ from Kao |
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017
9 Design Face Packs, Cool and Fun Japanese Facial Sheet Masks from Isshindo Honpo
Isshindo Honpo Kabuki Face Pack |
G7 Ise-Shima Summit |
Isshindo Honpo has released more and more facial sheet masks in Japan. Now, they have over 50 kinds of facial sheet masks, Design Face Packs. I think some of them are very well designed (and the others are too funny!). Regardless of age and sex, people love these facial sheet masks (They actually released Design Face Packs for children as well.). Today, I'm going to share nine Design Face Packs with you. If you are in Japan, you can find these facial sheet masks at Tokyu Hands.
1. Kabuki Face Pack by Somegoro Ichikawa 市川染五郎監修 歌舞伎フェイスパック
2 sheets for 900 yen
Kabuki Face Pack |
Kabuki Face Pack |
2. Kyojin Face Pack 進撃の巨人フェイスパック 「超大型巨人」「女型の巨人」
2 Sheets for 900 yen
Kyojin Face Pack |
Kyojin Face Pack |
3. The Nightmare Before Christmas Face Pack ナイトメアー・ビフォア・クリスマス フェイスパック
2 Sheets for 900 yen
The Nightmare Before Christmas Face Pack |
The Nightmare Before Christmas Face Pack |
4. Tezuka Face Pack 手塚治虫ワールドフェイスパック 「鉄腕アトム」「ブラックジャック」
2 Sheets for 900 yen
Tezuka Face Pack |
Tezuka Face Pack |
5. Maruko Face Pack ちびまる子ちゃん フェイスパック
1 sheet for 430 yen
Maruko Face Pack |
Maruko Face Pack |
6. Doraemon Face Pack ドラえもん フェイスパック
1 sheet for 430 yen
Doraemon Face Pack |
Draemon Face Pack |
7. Dragon Ball Face Pack ドラゴンボール フェイスパック (フリーザ)
1 sheet for 430 yen
Dragon Ball Face Pack |
Dragon Ball Face Pack |
8. Minion Face Pack ミニオン フェイスパック
1 sheet for 430 yen
Minion Face Pack |
Minion Face Pack |
9. Godzilla Face Pack ゴジラ フェイスパック
1 sheet for 430 yen
Godzilla Face Pack |
Godzilla Face Pack |
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Shopping at Target
Small Entryway in My Home |
There are some ottomans I liked at Target. :)
This one has classic and elegant look, and he liked it.
Danbury Tufted Storage Ottoman with Nailheads - Threshold $89.99 |
I liked this round storage ottoman. This one is smaller, but I think it's big enough for our small entryway.
Tufted Round Storage Ottoman - Threshold $69.99 |
I found this navy blue one on Target website, but they didn't have one in-store.
Tufted Round Storage Ottoman - Threshold $69.99 |
We didn't buy any ottoman that day. I hope they will have on sale for ottomans soon. :)
I also wanted to buy new weekly planner for the coming year at Target. The left one is the 2017 weekly planner, Blue Sky Egg Press Cotton Flower 2017 Weekly Monthly Planner, I purchased at Target last year and I'm currently using. I really like it. :) I eventually bought the 2018 weekly planner, Mead 2018 Weekly Monthly Planner, the right one, at Target. It was about $8. ;)
It's very simple gold ring bound and gold print planner and has beautiful sky blue ombre design. :)
Mead 2018 Weekly Monthly Planner |
Mead 2018 Weekly Monthly Planner |
Mead 2018 Weekly Monthly Planner |
I like that this weekly planner has plenty of writing spaces. :)
Mead 2018 Weekly Monthly Planner |
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
3 Best Japanese Eye Creams Won Beauty Award This Year
As I mentioned in my previous entry, 3 Best Facial Sheet Masks Loved in Japan This Year, @cosme, a huge Japanese cosmetic review
site, has finally released the best beauty awards of 2017. There
are many beauty products loved by Japanese women this year. Today,
I'm going to share with you three best eye creams which won the best beauty award this year. :)
I believe that applying eye cream every day is very important because the skin around eye area is thinnest in the body and is the first to show age. In my opinion, if you are in your 20s, you should start using eye cream to moisturize around eye area, but you don't really need super high-end one yet. If you have visible wrinkles, you might want to use high-end anti-aging eye cream, which reduces wrinkles. Those are sometimes too strong to your thinnest skin, so try to use a tiny tiny tiny amount of it for your first time. :)
No.1 Pola Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum ポーラ リンクルショット メディカルセラム
20g for 15000yen
Can be purchased at Pola branches and department stores in Japan.
Pola Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum |
Pola Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum was ranked number one as the best eye care award of 2017 by @cosme! Since this eye serum released this year, it has already won 23 beauty awards from many Japanese beauty magazines and etc. Many people review that they noticed it reduces fine lines and wrinkles in just 4 to 12 weeks!
According to Pola, Pola Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum works for grade three to five wrinkles (It works for people who have visible wrinkles.). I think that if you are in your 20s and don't have any wrinkles, you probably don't need this eye serum. :)
How to Apply
・Apply a small amount (about size of two rice grains) of it around the eyes and other spotted wrinkle areas after applying keshosui (Japanese toning lotion). Then, apply nyueki (Japanese milky lotion) and facial cream.
・Apply it twice a day.
No.2 Shiseido Elixir Superior Enriched Wrinkle Cream 資生堂 エリクシール シュペリエル エンリッチド リンクルクリーム
15g for 5800yen
Can be purchased at drugstores and department stores in Japan.
Shiseido Elixir Superior Enriched Wrinkle Cream |
It contain pure retinol, which moisturizes, softens your skin and reduce fine lines. Many people review that it moisturizes your skin around eye areas very well and reduced wrinkles indeed. Many people love that Elixir one is less expensive than Pola one and would like to purchase it again.
How to Apply
・Apply a small amount (about size of a pearl) of it around the eyes and other spotted wrinkle areas after applying your regular skincare products.
・Apply it twice a day.
No.3 Flowfushi The Eye Cream フローフシ The アイクリーム
7.5g for 2500yen
Can be purchased at many drugstores in Japan
Flowfushi The Eye Cream |
・Apply a small amount (about size of a rice grain for each eye) of it around the eyes and eye lushes area after applying your regular skincare products. You can also apply it other spotted wrinkle areas.
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