Russian Imperial Easter Eggs

After watching one of the Detective Conan movies, I found 1 thing that was really impressed by me and attracted my attention, which was Russian Imperial Easter Eggs.

It also refers as Faberge eggs, the eggs are made of precious metals or hard stones decorated with combinations of enamel and gem stones. The egg has become a symbol of luxury and the eggs are regarded as masterpieces of the jeweler’s art.

The most famous eggs produced by the House were the larger ones made for Alexander III and Nicholas II of Russia, these are often referred to as the ‘Imperial’ Faberge eggs.

It is really a masterpiece, since I cannot own it then I will save the pictures of all 50 eggs as my collection, haha…..(-.-”).

Nyanko Sensei *Miao*

Last time I went to varsity mall, I accidentally found nyanko sensei~!! I was really excited when I saw it but I also found that the size of the doll was quite small to me. If the size was about 30cm, maybe I will consider to buy it,hehe~~(^.^).

Danbo the Cardboard Robot

I have been obsessed with danbo lately and the 1^st paper craft I had made was danbo cardboard robot. By referring to Youtube as a guideline on how to make a danbo, finally I have made it by myself and it took me 2 days to complete all parts of the body. 

Here is the paper craft of danbo before it was completed.

The 12 Chinese Zodiacs

During Muamalat Spring Festival, I was one of the exhibition committees, thinking what things should we exhibit and I found this – Chinese zodiacs made from clay. Here was my result………

Rabbit-Shaped Apple

I have seen from Japanese drama that people will cut the apple shaped like rabbit before they served. So, I took a try and it was successful~~hehe (*^.^*).

Thus, 8 rabbits were born from an apple.

Place I wish to go #4: Square Enix Character Goods Shop Show Case

I was really impressed by the characters illustrated by Square Enix, so when I saw there was a Square Enix shop in Shibuya, I was very excited (*o*).

As the name of the store suggests, it is a show case, displaying many of the figurines from various Square Enix series.

Among lines of figurine products and accessories, they also have on display a number of figurines behind glass and large stuffed animals of iconic characters.

As you continue walk inside the store, there are also a place selling all the video games soundtracks.

Argh~ I feel like Japanese companies really smart in making a business which will attract customers willingly spend out their money to buy their products. For example, when they are releasing games or movies, it will follow out by established a theme cafe or releasing related merchandises to promote their games and movies. 

Place I wish to go #3: Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory

As a fans of Detective Conan, Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory will be a good place to explore. It was located in Hokuei,  Tottori Prefecture – the birthplace of Gosho Aoyama sensei.

The museum has been divided into 2 floors, each floor has their own zone. Here, I will introduce parts of the zone. Inside the museum, there are statues where organized to be icebergs with colourful lights shining on it, which makes the characters more outstanding;

Replica of Gosho Aoyama desk and workplace;

Gosho Aoyama mini toys theater;

Exhibit showcasing various inspirational detectives; and

Souvenir shop.

After seeing all photos from their web and through the other blogs, how I wish I could be at there and take a visit o(>.<)o. 

Place I wish to go #2: Swallowtail Butler Café

Besides maid café that we can see everywhere in Japan, there is also a butler café named as Swallowtail located in Ikebukuro.

At the beginning, you will walk down a flight of stairs into the basement where the café resides. Before enter the café, a main head butler will help you with your coat and welcome you at the door while introducing another butler as the main butler to serve you.

The place is decorated with heavy wooden doors, Victorian styled furniture, lavish curtains and huge chandeliers (very Victorian styled).

On the table, there is a small bell where you need to ring the bell to ask butler to assist you with food, drinks and to the toilet.

Hmm, if I go to this café, I may feel embarrassing because they serve you like a princess and even go to the toilet, they will also escort you because this is their responsibility as a butler (>////<).  

Place I wish to go #1: Nagashi Somen in Kibune

Last time, I read it from a blog and found about this, Kibune, a place where you can dine directly over a riverbed, with refreshing clear water flowing just below and waterfalls all around you.

Inside there, diners can enjoy nagashi somen (flowing somen) that are sent flowing down through a narrow, long and clean bamboo gutter. Diners will catch the noodles with chopsticks and dip them into a cool and taste broth before eating them. The noodles that have come through the bamboo “river” are so cool that you feel comfortably revived. It is quite a special way to eat the noodles and I found it was interesting when I reading about this article.

This is how noodles are delivered through the bamboo gutter.

I am wondering if I’m sitting very far away from the beginning of the bamboo gutter, the chance to catch the noodles will become smaller because all are being caught by diners sitting near to the beginning of the bamboo gutter (>.<”).  Anyway, I think it is a good place to escape from hot weather and enjoy beautiful scenery from there (=D).