Sunday, May 29, 2011

Sangenjaya

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My Mamachari on location.

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沖縄ぽいバー。

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The other day Hiki-chan and I wondered around Sangenjaya. I live very close to Sangenjaya, but besides riding my bike there to meet with my Editors for a Japanese book I am Art Directing, or to pop into one of my favourite bakeries, I rarely wonder around or lunch there. Hiki-chan and I had lunch at Rain On The Roof, a cute cafe run by the same people as Mois cafe in Shimokitazawa. We wondered around the back streets nearby the cafe, taking pictures on our instagram app (addictive!). There were lots of cute details to shoot, including some kind of Australian bar? and a cute outdoor bar that looked like it could have been better placed in Okinawa! But what I enjoyed most was the Hong Kong style lane ways! I really felt as though I was living in Asia.


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Sangenjaya has a really lovely vibe, is close to Shibuya, and is just one bus ride away to Shimokitazawa. Better still, there is a giant Seiyu there for your one stop home making needs! Pop on over on your mamachari and stay for an afternoon beer. I hear there is a bike rental shop under the station where you can rent mamacharis for ¥200 for the day! Waou!

Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xoxo
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Hi エボニーさん
    I've known you since my friend in Australia told me about your blog :-)
    These pics remind me of memories with my old BF. It's very "natsukashii" cause I think the filter effect makes it stronger :-D
    Is the Okinawa bar new? Food looks nice!

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  2. floMay 29, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    excellent!
    sunny day

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  3. floMay 29, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    excellent!
    Beautiful photos

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  4. SewonMay 29, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    It looks like such a really good day! I love that moon window detail of that first photo.

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  5. gemmaMay 29, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Your mamachari is BEAUTIFUL!

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  6. Hello SandwichMay 29, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Hello Caragh, Thanks so much for your note! Ha ha I don't think it's an Okinawa bar but it looks like it hey! Oh I don't think it's new either - looks like it's been there for years desu yo!

    Hello Flo, Thanks so much for your comments!

    Hello Sewon, Thank you for your comment! It was a really nice afternoon indeed :)

    Hello Gemma~! I bet you have a super cute one too!

    Love Love
    Hello Sandwich
    xoxo

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  7. CHOCAROMEMay 30, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    amazing photos! I love them all!

    BTW, I'm in love with your blog and I wonder if we can follow each other..? what do you think ? even if no, I will be your follower <3

    chocarome.blogspot.com

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  8. Lavender PlaygroundMay 30, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    I always love how you make the most ordinary streets and places look lovely, it looks like a great place to wander

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  9. Hello SandwichMay 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Hello Pralinka, Thanks for your note and your kind words about Hello Sandwich. Your blog is cute too.

    Hello Lavender Playground! Oh thank you! Well it's not hard in Japan! Everything, even something ordinary, already looks amazing!

    Love Love
    Hello Sandwich
    xoxo

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  10. I Love SaturdaysMay 30, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Blooming hell, your gorgeous set of images make me want to karate chop my computer and jump on a plane to Japan! Super cute colours have given my tired eyeballs a little lift for the afternoon! Thank you for sharing! Joanne x

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  11. Gabriella - The Stepford WifeMay 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Don't you just love the app? It can make a dull photo beautiful in a matter of clicks. I just adore your photos in this post - just love it. :)

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  12. charlotteMay 31, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Hi, Ebony

    I'm Charlotte from AD China.nice pictures~

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  13. Kelly RaeJune 1, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    love love love the photos! :-)

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  14. sushi i KøbenhavnJune 1, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Really great pictures :)


    Cheers

    Palle
    http://sushiikøbenhavn.dk/

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  15. LilyJune 2, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Hello Ebony,

    Your Sangenjaya photos made me smile. At the start of the year I was in Japan armed with your awesome Tokyo guide and had so much fun exploring all the places you suggested. Shimokita was definitely a favourite and we would often do the walk up to Sangenjaya to visit our friends there (I think you may actually know them - Scott and Nao who used to live in Sydney and I think are friends with your friend Nori Nori - small world!) Anyway, like most people who go there I fell in love with Japan, and your beautiful blog is so nice to relive the things that make it such a special place. If you would like to see what we got up to there are some photos over the past few months here...

    ohgeronimo.wordpress.com

    Thanks for keeping me inspired,
    Lily x

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  16. Marta ÁlvarezJune 3, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    hi! i've been out (studying) for a while but i'm back here looking to yours beautiful and inspiring photos...thanks for making my day!!!

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  17. Laurent [alias Mr Poulet]June 5, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Very beautiful pictures! (a little hello from Paris!)

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  18. Hello SandwichJune 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Hello I Love Saturdays, oh you're cute! I wish you could come over to Tokyo and come to one of my Hello Sandwich Tokyo Craft Workshops~!!!

    Hello Gabriella - The Stepford Wife, Yes! I love it! It does wonders doesn't it! And it makes taking photos a lot of fun! I know there are many people who aren't so in love with Instagram, but I can't help but love it!

    Hello Charlotte! Oh thank you so much for popping over! How is it all going?! Have you done the first issue now? I can't wait to see it!!!

    Hello Kelly Rae, Thank you so much for your sweet note!

    Hello Sushi I Kobenhavn, Thanks so much for your kind note.

    Hello Lily, Thanks so much for your nice long note. Oh it's a small world indeed! It was great to see your blog too. Thanks for sending me the link.

    Hello Eledweiss, Thanks for making MY day with your sweet comment!!!

    Hello Laurent, Hello from Tokyo! Thank you so much for your comment!!!

    Love Love
    Hello Sandwich
    xoxo

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  19. BrandNewStudioJune 6, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    WonderfulPictures
    ThankYouForSharing
    skizo

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  20. TrixiaJune 6, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    These photos are gorgeous. I love the one with your blue Mamachari!

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  21. Johanna BeyenbachJune 25, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Most Instagram pictures all start looking the same to me after a while - not so with yours! Lovely. I especially like the seafoam bike against the yellow wall, and the food shot. Thanks for posting ^^

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