Hammock Cafe "Cafe Asan" at 2K540

My BFF and I went to the hammock cafe "Cafe Asan".
It is a cafe under the overpass between JR Okachimachi and Akihabara Station.
It is a town called "2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN".

Hammock Cafe "Cafe Asan"

Also I can see a hammock from the corridor in the underpass. It is a very popular cafe. In order to sit in the hammock seat we waited in line before opening.

hammock seat 

We were sitting (sleeping?) in the hammock seat, had a lunch. It was comfortable shaking, very relaxing. This is my BFF. I do not see her anymore.

I ordered seafood and rice plate

Salmon, shrimp, avocado, onion, lettuce and millet rice 

it is a good lunch for beauty. Taste was also very delicious. It is was fun to eat while sitting on the hammock.

And I ordered the baked cheese cake.

Rich baked cheese cake. It was nostalgic taste and very delicious.We were chatting while swaying in a hammock. It had passed three hours. free Wi-Fi, can also use freely ipad in cafe. Absolutely, I want to come here again.

2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN

The origin of the name is because there in place of "2 km 540 m" from Tokyo Station. ARTISAN in French "craftsman". There are about 50 hotels shops. 

In addition to the cafe, hats, clothes, jewelry, leather goods, bags, umbrellas, glasses, craft, pottery, works of art, etc. It is very fun space for people who like handicrafts and art, handmade works and one point thing.Customer base is wide from younger to older. Please visit here if you are interested. It is very recommended location, including a cafe.

2K540

http://www.jrtk.jp/2k540/

Kyoto souvenir from my BFF

Kyoto souvenir from my BFF

I got the Kyoto souvenir from the best friend the other day.
This is the cosmetics of Kyoto beauty brand.
She knew well my favorite. I am very happy. I would like to thank my BFF.

Yojiya Oshiroigami (face powder paper)

Ueba Esou Gofun Nail Polish

Gofun: Gofun is an important white paint of Japanese painting, it is a pigment made from fine powder of scallop shells. It is also used to like Japanese doll, shrines and temples mural , Ceiling paintings.

Ueba Esou Gofun Nail Polish
Shikkoku (Jet black) Super Coat (Top Coat)

 Ueba Esou is paint shop for Japanese painting in Kyoto. 260 years that sells such as bykko mark chalk, mud paint, bar paint.Water-based nail polish of Gofun is very popular.It does not Contain a strong organic solvent toxicity, it is friendly nail polish on the nails.

Yojiya Oshiroigami (face powder paper)
color : pearl

This oil blotting paper is famous. This oil blotting paper is special stuff, is absorbed, is a gentle comfortable to use on the skin. Design of the Hand mirror motif is also nice. Cosmetics and beauty products than than just oil blotting paper has also been sold.There are shops to Haneda and Narita Airport as well as Kyoto.

It is a convenient face powder paper.When the make-up comes off and skin sebum is a concern.Sunscreen component is also incorporated into the powder.
A pop-up type of easy access one by one.

Drugstore Beauty Haul : Burt's Bees, essie, physicians formula, real Techniques, Revlon etc.

Drugstore Beauty Haul
Burt's Bees, essie, physicians formula, real Techniques, Revlon etc.

Burt's Bees withdrew from the Japanese market ! Why ??
In particular, since Burt's Bees lip balm is one of my important beauty items,
I was pretty shocked.
So I bought a lot in Canada.

essie, physicians formula,
real techniques, revlon, goody

Burt's Bees
Replenishing Lip Balm with pomegranate oil

For me and my friend.

Pomegranate oil lip balm is my friend's favorite. She likes the smell. Refreshing Lip Balm with Pink Grapefruit (My most love lip balm Honey Lip Balm with Vitamin E (When my lips is rough.)

essie
demure vix eternal optimist minimalistic

essie is my favorite nail polish brand. Since the very expensive in Japan, I can buy whenever I go to the United States and Canada. It's half price. I chose the elegant colors like my hands look beautiful.

Physicians Formula
shimmer strips Smoky Eyes

Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner 

Extreme Shimmer black, silver, light silver, brown, gold, light gold

I bought the first time the goods of this brand. I was attracted by the beautiful silver eye shadow. Highly-pigment, long-lasting. Depending of the make-up way from natural look to dramatic look, I can enjoy a variety of make-up. Also contains eye shadow chip. Stick is cute sparkly.

real Techniques
stippling brush

It is my most favorite face brush brand. This is my fifth real techniques.

I use this as a brush of blush. This is useful because it can use the exact position.

Revlon
colorburst matte balm
240 striking

Sale. I purchased it half price of Japan. Bright red. Vermilion. 

matte and long-lasting and moisturizing 

I liked it very much. I have also 50 standout.

goody ouchless
no metal elastics

This is also not sold in Japan. Because it does not have a metal, does not have to worry about hair column. I am using for years. If navy color of this type has been sold, I really want it.

Duty Free Shop Beauty Haul

Duty Free Shop Beauty Haul
I purchased these cosmetics at a duty free shop in Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
DFS in YVR is great. Various cosmetic brand has been sold.

Estee Lauder Advanced Time Zone Night
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Origins GinZing Refreshing eye cream

Estee Lauder
Advanced Time Zone Night

I use also day cream of advanced time zone. Past the 35-year-old, laugh line and bags under the eyes is my biggest problem. This is an important beauty item for me. Rich cream gives elasticity to my skin. Smell is also luxury.

Kiehl's
Ultra Facial Cream

This is my favorite cream that I am using for years. I also use it with confidence when my skin is rough. I washed off immediately cosmetic after I return home. 

And I use it mixed with beauty oil. Before going to bed, I use the above Estee Lauder.

Kiehl's
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

It is the third time to buy this. Rich eye cream has to protect around my eye from drying. Mainly I use before going to bed.

Origins
GinZing Refreshing eye cream

Since Origin has not been sold in Japan, I buy every time when I am going to the United States or Canada. Mainly I use it in the morning. If I use this eye cream, swelling around the eyes is slowed down, and tightening.

What's in My Makeup Bag

What's in My Makeup Bag
I am carrying around those of the minimum necessary.
This is a make-up supplies for the spring.

What's in My Makeup Bag

Tory Burch makeup bag 

KOSE ESPRIQUE Powder Foundation SPF 22 / PA ++

NARS Albatross 

Smith's Rosebud Salve 

stila eye shadow kitten 

Victoria's secret Sanitizing Hand Gel Amber Romance 

Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip And Cheek Creamy Oil everlasting honey 

Burt's Bees Refreshing Lip Balm with Pink Grapefruit 

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine 28 Rose in time (Juicy Cherry Pink)

Laura mercier eye crease and smudge 

BUXOM Full-on Lip cream White Russian

Blinc Mascara Amplified 

Revlon Colorstay Eye Liner 202 Black Brown 

CAUDALIE Vinosource Creme Sorbet

KOSE ESPRIQUE Powder Foundation : Japanese cosmetic brand, favorite products that fit my skin

NARS  Albatross : best highlight powder

Smith's Rosebud Salve : for hand moisturizing

stila eye shadow kitten : best pink gold eye shadow

Victoria's secret Sanitizing Hand Gel Amber Romance : luxury smell

Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip And Cheek Creamy Oil everlasting honey

Burt's Bees Refreshing Lip Balm with Pink Grapefruit 

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine 28 Rose in time : Juicy Cherry Pink 

laura mercier eye crease and smudge brush

BUXOM Full-on Lip cream White Russian blinc Mascara Amplified : best mascara

Revlon Colorstay Eye Liner 202 Black Brown : very convenient with sharpener

CAUDALIE Vinosource Creme Sorbet : for fix makeup and skin moisturizing

Beauty Haul : Vaseline Intensive Care Lotions

Beauty Haul : Vaseline Intensive Care Lotions
These are my favorite high-performance body lotion.
Since these are not sold in Japan, I buy every time when I go to the United States or Canada.

Vaseline intensive care cocoa radiant 
with pure cocoa butter
and care dry skin repair

Vaseline intensive care cocoa radiant 
with pure cocoa butter

Contains micro-droplets of Vaseline jelly of moisturizing. Penetration moisture ingredients deep into the skin. Moist skin is sustained throughout the day.

Because it is cocoa butter blend, is high moisturizing effect. It is a sweet smell, such as cocoa. Not only season to be worried about dry, I use this to part of drying of the skin such as elbows and knees and heels. My skin is now soft and very smooth.

Vaseline intensive care dry skin repair

My skin is very, it is a natural refreshing smell. It is a natural refreshing smell. It is a natural refreshing smell. Moisturizing effect is higher in cocoa radiant. Since not greasy, it is perfect for the coming season. Sensitive and dry, so it is difficult to to find a body lotion that fits in my skin.

But from getting to use it, my skin condition is very good. It is very recommended products.

Funawa's Imo-yokan (Traditional Japanese dessert)

Funawa's Imo-yokan (Traditional Japanese dessert)

Funawa is a shop that was introduced last time. It is a sweets shop of long-established, which is founded in Asakusa in 1902.
Specialty of Funawa is Imo-yokan (bar of sweet-potato paste).
According to the description it is written in a box, and peeled sweet potato skin by hand, it is made with sweet potato and sugar and a small amount of salt.

Funawa's Imo-yokan 
(bar of sweet-potato paste)

Subtle sweetness and rustic natural flavor is very delicious. This is my favorite sweets. It is delicious even baked in the oven.

retro design carrier bags and wrapping paper

Expiration date is the day after the day on which I bought, but if frozen and then a little more keep long.

This is 5 pieces. 648 yen is (approximately $ 5.5).

It is a very reasonable price. There are many stores in Japan, there is a shop in Haneda International Airport. Try to eat if you are interested. Previous Introducing the Funawa cafe is also recommended.

Funawa official web site

http://funawa.jp/shop/

Zenzai (traditional Japanese dessert) at Funawa Cafe

Zenzai (traditional Japanese dessert) at Funawa Cafe

Funawa was founded in Asakusa in 1902. It is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop. Imo-yokan (bar of sweet-potato paste) and Anko-dama (Bean jam ball) is famous.
Funawa are located throughout the country, but the cafe is only Tokyo.
There are three Funawa cafe in Tokyo. Asakusa, Jiyugaoka, Takadanobaba
The other day, I had a tea in Funewa cafe in Takadanobaba.
I ordered Zenzai.

Zenzai
thick bean-meal soup containing sugar 
and rice cakes 
and chestnut compote
Hojicha (roasted green tea)

Anko (red bean paste) was very delicious, smooth and elegant sweetness. Rice cake cooked was the exquisite. It does not get tired even to eat many times. Cafe was very quiet and calm. I had a great time. If you are interested, try to eat a traditional Japanese dessert "Zenzai". It is very recommended.

Beauty Haul : JOSIE MARAN Pure Argan Oil and Lip & Cheek Color

Beauty Haul : JOSIE MARAN 100% Pure Argan Oil and Infinitely Argan : Lip & Cheek Color
I purchased at Sephora.

Beauty oil is an essential item to beauty. I am using the beauty oil for daily skin care.
I'm using a variety beauty oil, but my most favorite is Argan oil.

Argan oil contains vitamin E and carotene, protects the moisture of the skin and prevents the rust of skin.
It also contains a lot of saponin to soften the skin.
Seems to contain 2-3 times more vitamin E in olive oil.
Argan oil in Morocco is that there is a repair function, seems there is a history that has been used as a therapeutic agent such as acne and burns.

JOSIE MARAN
100% Pure Argan Oil

I'm using every day. Since used up soon, and I bought a new one. Moisturizing effect is great. It softens my skin, protect from skin damage. Not only skin care, it is also recommended to use for nail care. I used to mix this oil to Kiehl's "Ultra Facial Cream" on the face. How to use the oil, since are described in the past blog, please referring to the following link if any interest.

Beauty Oil for face
http://rosediamond-blog.blogspot.com/2015/02/beauty-oils-for-face.html

JOSIE MARAN
Infinity Argan : Lip & Cheek Color Duo
timeless coral and everlasting honey

It is a product that has been attracting attention from before. I purchased it because I wanted to try using. Both are natural color, it is slightly color. It becomes a healthy impression. Lips are moisturized, shiny. Unlike the typical gloss It is very natural glow. I used the first time the creamy oil, but I liked it very much. Texture is very smooth. It is very recommended.

Canada Place and Lunch at Lonsdale Quay Market

Canada Place and Lunch at Lonsdale Quay Market

It was unfortunate cloudy sky, and I went to Canada Place and Lonsdale Quay.

Canada Place

Unique building that looks like tent is continuous in the Burrard Inlet. It was made by the image of a mast and sail of a ship. In 1986 the Vancouver Expo was used as the Canadian government museum, it is symbol of Vancouver. Currently addition to being used as an international conference center, there is also The Pan Pacific Vancouve and IMAX theater.

Waterfront Station

I went to the Lonsdale Quay riding in sea bass from here.

It is a downtown that is visible from the sea bass. The sky is beautiful and fantastic

Lonsdale Quay Public Market

It's indoor market in near the sea bass Lonsdale Quay Terminal. Two-story building has become the stairwell. On the first floor there is a fresh food stores and deli and food court. The second floor is lined with shops such as souvenir shop and miscellaneous goods.

Dex Gourmet Burger Bar

Homemade burgers and fries 

It was delicious. Similarly, "Montgomery's Fish and Chips" is also recommended in Lonsdale Quay Market.

Crepe Escape

Crepe with strawberry and sugar and whipped cream 

Unlike Japanese crepe, it is a simple crepe. It was delicious and elegant sweetness.

Vancouver Art Gallery Cezanne and the Modern

I went to Vancouver Art Gallery.
I was impressed to be able to see the famous "Mont Sainte-Victoire (La Montagne Sainte-Victoire)" of Paul Cézanne.

In addition to Cezanne in this exhibition, Edgar Degas, Amedeo Modigliani, paintings such as Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh and Édouard Manet had been exhibited.

Exhibition works,
Degas' "After the Bath, Woman Drying Herself"(1890)
Van Gogh's "La diligence de Tarascon" (Tarascon Stagecoach) (1888)
Modigliani's "monumental portrait Jean Cocteau" (1916)
Édouard Manet's "Young Woman in a Round Hat "(1877-79) etc.

It was just a wonderful painting. I was given the inspiration.

Vancouver Art Gallery
Cezanne and the Modern
masterpieces of European Art 
from the Pearlman Collection  

Besides, a lot of great art works in museum had on display.
I liked exhibition of the photograph.
Works of Japanese photographer had also been exhibited.
It was such works reminiscent of the good old Japan.
They were very nice.

Beauty Haul : Vaseline lip therapy cocoa butter

Excellent lip balm : Vaseline lip therapy cocoa butter

I have always loved the lip balm of Burt's Bees.
But I bought it because I wanted to try something new.
Vaseline lip therapy is a very excellent lip balm. Since it is lip balm of Vaseline, it does not escape the skin internal moisture.

Vaseline lip therapy cocoa butter
Made with pure petroleum jelly and rich cocoa butter.

It improves roughness and dryness of the lips, to protect the lips. And it is healed by faintly sweet smell of cocoa.
In particular I am using before you go to bed at night. It protects the moisture of the lips until morning.
It is very recommended products.
I also love Vaseline intensive care lotion.
I think moisturizing effect of Vaseline is the most wonderful. I love Vaseline products.

English Bay Beach in Vancouver

Favorite Stroll Place : English Bay Beach
English Bay Beach is the most popular beach in Vancouver. Beautiful sunset is famous.

This time I came here in the early morning.
Since the early morning is few people, I can spend relaxing.

Public Art in the English Bay 
"A-maze-ing Laughter".

It is a sculpture of bronze made by Chinese artist Yue Minjun. I think that it is very unique and expressive sculpture.

It is a beach that buildings are towering behind. It's always very crowded before sunset.

Granville Bridge

Island is the bridge (Granville Bridge) is Granville Island. Granville Island is a magnitude of about north and south 500 m, is lined with markets and restaurants and shops. It is a popular tourist destination.

inuksuk

Inuksuk word was born from Inuktitut, it means the rockwork Cairn piled up by the people. When I was a student in Vancouver, got the ornament of inuksuk from school as a Christmas gift. It is decorated still now in my room.

English Bay Beach

When I was a student, I often came to this beach with my classmate. I remember that we were talking a long time sitting on driftwood bench. It is a very happy memories.

Gastown

Gastown
Fashionable shops are lined up along the Water street.
I like to stroll the road of red brick.

The history of Gastown :
in 1867, one of the British arrived in this land, I built a one houses a wide wilderness.
His name is John Deighton. When the village at the center of his house began to be built,
this land was named Gastown to take from "Gassy" was his nickname.

Became the Vancouver birthplace. Although the city continued to develop, and burned down by the conflagration in 1886.
Although once by the opening of the transcontinental railroad was reconstruction, again deserted In the 20th century, it had become a ghost town.
By revival plan that took place in the late 1960s, the old building was renovated in restaurants and shops, it was morphed to Vancouver representative tourist destination.

Maple Leaf Square in the east end of Gastown

There is a statue of Deighton riding in whiskey barrels. It is a popular filming spot.

It's fun to stroll the road of red brick, and visit the fashionable shops. But east of Deighton statue, the north side of the Columbia Street is one of the worst security area in Vancouver. It is not recommended to walk the area.

Harbour Centre Tower.

Stroll in the cobbled Water street toward the waterfront station. I can see from here the Harbour Centre Tower.

There are many fashionable shops in the old building. Such as clothes select shop, Scandinavian goods shops, shoe store, cafe, restaurants, souvenir shop, etc.

It is a fun town to walk.There is a steam clock of height 5.5 m Along Water Street,

it has sounded around the whistle every 15 minutes.