Hello Sandwiches!
I arrived in Tokyo last night! It's so lovely to be able to call this amazing city my new home! I haven't been able to wipe the smile from my face since arriving~! My teeny tiny apartment is like living in a Barbie house! I have banged myself about a hundred times already and my Odango hair bun only just scrapes under the doorways! But it's so cute and so super sunny!
Gracie had pre-delivered a 'Hello Onigiri' welcome card, some sweet flowers and a super cute cushion to greet me when I arrived in my new apartment!
My sweet Japanese bread breakfast Hello Sandwich!
Today was such a lovely first day living in Tokyo! After wondering around my local Shimokitazawa neighbourhood I took a cab over to Setagaya-ku city hall, applied for my alien registration card and received this little Setagaya-ku arrival pack.
The pack came complete with earthquake emergency information. I love the note that points out I should 'have slippers ready'. Check!
I am completely in love with the view from my new apartment!! At night little red lights glow from the tops of buildings.
You can even spot Shinjuku from the back of the balcony!
I arrived just in time for rainy season so although I can't hang out on my teeny tiny balcony, these two super cute clothes hangers can!
Tonight's dinner: A delicious bento from my new local supermarket! (Hello Sandwich Tokyo HQ is yet to be equipped with a rice cooker and other kitchen essentials) And in a minute I am off to the local ¥180 bar! Come and visit soon Sandwiches!
Love Love
Hello Sando in Tokyo
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whaou!!!
ReplyDeleteLucky girl ;)
life in Tokyo trough your eyes...I want to see!!!
Polka dots in your fridge, polka dots on your clothes hangers...super kawaii. I love that onigiri card. When I first saw it I thought you must have whipped it up on the train from Narita!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Tokyo :) I didn't know they have those living guide books for foreigners!!! Setagaya-ku is cool!
ReplyDeletei'm so happy for you! but so jealous! lol
ReplyDeleteoh your new home loooks adorable! i've never wanted to but your post makes me want to goto Tokyo asap!
ReplyDeletewow! Looks amazing...I'd love to live there one day...Was it difficult sorting out your apartment etc?
ReplyDeleteWell done..very jealous ^_^
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I am so so so so envious! One day, ONE DAY.... I will come to Tokyo and die of happiness there. hahaha...
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! I'm so happy for you and I'm sure you'll feel right at home. This post was lovely and I can't wait for more pictures and updates.
ReplyDeletewaou waou waou!!!!!
ReplyDeletethis is so great!!!! im happy for you!
when i was in tokyo i experienced a big earthcake! it was madness i was in the lounge and suddendly the mother of the family i was with went under the table, the dad was holding the big shelves with glasses and plates, and me i was frozen stupid!
i cannot wait to see more pix!!!!
love love
gini
wheeeeeeeee how exciting!
ReplyDeletei'm so jealous!
Wow! So exciting!!! I enjoyed reading this post so much!! It is great to experience Tokyo through your eyes. Looks like you feel right at home!
ReplyDeleteWaiting for more updates! xx
so nice, so nice!!!
ReplyDeletewelcome to setagaya!!
that onigiri card is so cuuuute and so well made. wow!!
see you very soon ebo-chan!
What a wonderful and exciting new experience! I know I'll vicariously enjoy everything you report on here. I am green with envy about your adventure; I've always wished I had the moxie to pick up and move abroad, and Japan has always had a special place in my heart. Congratulations, sandwich!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your tokyo life! Looks like you have a great start already, the bento looks so delicious!
ReplyDeletehoo! that's o nice! i'm hurry to see more pic about your so lovely apato! i wish i can leave there too one day!
ReplyDeletei'm so excited for you! i'm looking forward to more photos so i can live vicariously through you :)
ReplyDeleteaw, it looks lovely. i can't wait to see tokyo through your photos, i would love to visit one day soon.
ReplyDeleteso exciting!
ReplyDeleteenjoy settling into your new home! how exciting. x
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new city and home, just remember us back here in this wonderful country called Australia.
ReplyDeleteTake care, all my love
i am in awe!
ReplyDeletei am on my way over in september, and may have to ask for some little tips, now you are a local!
enjoy
enjoy
enjoy!
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This is amazing! What gorgeous photos and sounds like your on an amazing adventure! Keep us posted with pictures :)
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Glad you arrived safely. Your new apartment is awesome! And it will be more so after you spice it up ;] Haha. I look forward to future posts! Hope you're having fun in Tokyo!
ReplyDeleteyay omedetou!
ReplyDeletexxx
hello. i'm your blog fan.
ReplyDeletei also live in setagaya-ku(higashi-matsubara).
TOKYOへようこそ★
You deserve it...so inspiring :)
ReplyDeletehow exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteWell...
ReplyDeleteWelcome girl
enjoy, you sound very happy.
Hugs
that onigiri card is AMAZING! thank you for sharing your happiness -- so infectious!
ReplyDeleteyay! your friend grace is so adorbale with the welcome gifts:) it is so great to literally feel and experience your happiness from this post - i am really really glad for you, a dream come true!
ReplyDeleteyou seem so happy in your new place :) enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWOW, I understand your enthousiams, I would be crazy...
ReplyDeleteGreat ! GREAT.
So exciting - thanks for sharing so we can be part of your adventure!
ReplyDeleteAAAAAHh!!! sugoi!!!
ReplyDeletei am so happy for you!! it looks great so far!!!
im so jealous!!
live it up ebonychan! you have a once in a life time opportunity on your hands! i love it! and youre so near shinjuku?? OOOOOH <3
Oh boy I'm going to love reliving my year in Japan through your lovely little blog!
ReplyDeleteoh oh oh...how great..i am so happy for you. you can read in every sentence how much you love to be there..my boyfriend will visit tokyo next week for two days (he got your little guide) and I will move to sydney in a few weeks..so...I am all excited and hope I will feel the same ; )
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