Sunday, June 13, 2010

My Shimokita Apato! 下北沢 アパート!

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Hello Sandwiches!

eeeep! I found my new Shimokita apartment! It's teeny tiny Tokyo style but lovely and sunny and super close to the station and walking distance to my dear friend Gracie's apartment! I found it on Forrent (special thanks to Google Translate). I can't wait to get there next week and start filling it with cute things!



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Love Love
Hello Sando
xxx

56 comments:

  1. It looks great! The windows are huge! I hope you'll like it there. <3

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  2. Hello Hello Tiger!
    Thanks so much! Yes the big windows drew me to it I think! I love natural light - makes me smile!
    And will keep me warm in winter! yay!
    Love Love
    Hello Sando
    xxx

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  3. Sigh.
    Looks a lot like where we lived in Tokyo: same type streets, same type of apartment/mansion. Nicer bathroom ;-)
    I miss Tokyo...enjoy!

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  4. The playground is super cute!
    Lovely apartment!
    :)

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  5. Mega congratulations, Ebony! Can't wait to see more detailed blog posts of Hello Sandwich Tokyo HQ once you've set up all your colourful & lovely belongings. xoxox

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  6. Ometedou! you really found an apt in Shimokitazawa...well done!! Such a lovely neighbourhood and a fab start to your next chapter :)

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  7. Cute appartment. And the neighbourhood looks so nice.

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  8. Looks cute, it's going to be great :)

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  9. How exciting. The new apartment looks dreamy!

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  10. Can't wait to see your apt after you have decorated it!

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  11. The apartment looks light and cosy, super exciting to look forward to. My boyf and I are moving to Japan late this year/early next year it will be a big adventure, and I can't wait to read yours, xx

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  12. How super sweet! That's so exciting - you will be able to fill it with many cute things! Fun fun fun.
    x
    cactus

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  13. Mummysando says don't fill it with too too many cute things because our attic roof might fall in if we have to store any more hellosandwich treasures in the future!!!!

    How about you collect cute and tiny thimbles!!!!!!!

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  14. SOOOOO exciting!!!WOOHOO!! Cant wait to see it when after a Hello Sandwich makeover xoxo
    Jess

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  15. congratulations...it looks very nice...im sure you will turn it into something adorable!

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  16. Looks like a lovely place! Congrats!

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  17. It looks wonderful Ebony, I can't wait to read all about your Tokyo life!xxx

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  18. hoooray! it looks so good - it can become a real home! can't wait to see what you will do with it!

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  19. Looks great--can't wait to see how you trick it out!

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  20. so cute! pls post photos once you've moved in, it looks like such a wonderful living space! good luck with the move :)

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  21. wow wow wow.
    i am oober jealous!!!!
    shimokita is one of my absolute favourite places!!!!

    your apartment looks super sweet.

    and the fact that it has a playground next door is a great bonus.


    i have been reading your blog for a while now.
    and it is amazing.


    good luck with your move!!!!!

    x

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  22. Cute appartment...
    Lucky y are !!!
    !-)

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  23. I love your blog, it makes me want to fly to Japan right now! Looks like a nice place you got there. Happy moving :)

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  24. Ohhh it looks lovely, hope you settle in well!

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  25. Hi I just clicked my way to your blog from one of those I follow. I like your posts and your Tokyo apart. Can't wait to read your Tokyo entries. Best wishes for your move !

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  26. it looks absolutely lovely! and the neighborhood seems so nice, wow. so peaceful!
    congratulations on your move!

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  27. Wow, looks great! And living in Tokyo must be a blast! ... Looking forward to your stories about living there!

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  28. looks pretty ideal. lucky you to have found it over the internet!! my sisterinlaw is on her way to visit Japan...any good websites she should visit to check out what to do, see, eat?

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  29. Ooh your post got me EXCITED about Japanese apartment dwelling. I'm moving to Japan next month and can't wait to lock in a cosy cute residence. Looking forward to seeing more of your Japanese adventures!

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  30. OOOOOOMMMMMMMMMGGGG!!!
    jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous!!!!!
    i am BEAMING for you right now!! how exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    ooooh no ebony, that is NOT small!!! it looks perfect to live in!!!!
    you are SOOOO LUCKY!!
    i hope one day i can move out on my own to japan like this!!!
    how is the rent? and how does your visa work there? like....you get to live there as long as you want because you are sponsored by your job? im so curious as to how this works!!
    <3 <3 <3

    ps:
    my boyfriend is not from Japan. hes american, born here in Hawaii. but he is 75% japanese and 25% okinawan.....i think. hahah

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  31. ps again:
    please fill your new apato with plants, and name one after me ;-D

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  32. I thought it was going to be some boring old post, but it really compensated for my time. I will post a link to this page on my blog. I am sure my visitors will find that very useful

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  33. how exciting! i must admid i am a bit jealous. always wanted to live in japan. maybe it's time to sell up an just do it!
    have a wonderful time and i am sure you can fill your apartment with lots of beautiful things in no time.

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  34. what a nice apartment! good luck with moving. so great that your dream is coming true.

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  35. I luv shimokita area. My fav shopping hunt!

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  36. Your new apartment looks so nice and clean(= And the view from the window is absolutely adorable. I would love waking up to that view every morning. =]
    Best of luck on your move!

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  37. It actually looks really nice and cozy! Take pictures of it AFTER your move in!

    And I must say, this is going to be the beginning of a wonderful ADVENTURE! Enjoy! :)

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  38. congrats! it`s a dream come true!
    i`ll be visiting that area tomorrow. so sad it`s my last day in Tokyo.

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  39. Oh my gosh, that is too cute, lucky girl :]

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  40. Gorgeous! Lots of natural light, which is going to be lovely in the evenings~ I hope I can get this sort of apartment when I move here in the future...

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  41. It looks so cute! I am super-curious to see what you make out of it, so keep us updated!
    I love moving, it is like starting from scratch! In August I'm moving to another city in Italy and I can't wait for it!

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  42. oh, so cute!
    you will show us how you decorate it, right?
    good luck with your move! x

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  43. Just wanted to say thanks for making your Tokyo Guide! We went to lots of spots you suggested and had a fantastic trip. I loved it and can't wait to go back.
    Good luck for the move! The new place looks super cute and I love Shimokita.

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  44. woohoo! looks so great - and playground view = awesome:)

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  45. What a nice place! I love the look of small and quiet Tokyo streets. Lovely windows.

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  46. hello sandwich i like this blog
    xoxo

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  47. I have no idea whatsoever about Japan; it looks clean and cheery. And a fascinating place to be. Look forward to discovering you and your new life. Happy apartment living Linda...

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  48. Welcome to Tokyo!

    Your artwork & blog is soooooooo KAWAII, and I love it!
    ...and, last year, I read your blog entry "tokyo-potted-garden".
    I was taking photos of potted gardens, so I named my photo works "the Tokyo Potted Gardens".
    :) ha ha ha.
    http://www.flickriver.com/photos/8521081@N04/sets/72157600302095628/

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  49. welcome to tokyo!:))

    shimo-kita is very nice place!

    i live in yoyogi-uehara. near the your house!

    see you...soon

    miho(sakato design)

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  50. I just found your blog and love it! Nice apartment, very sunny. Look forward to reading more!

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  51. What a gorgeous little place! I am having serious apartment envy. I'm sure it will look even more amazing when it is filled up!

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  52. wow! you are so lucky to find an aparto in shimokitazawa! i love that area a lot! ^^ i miss japan!

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  53. I am really jelaous. It looks so good!!. I am sure you will be quite happy there living such a great experience...

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