Posted by: Kayoko
(June 30, 2010 1:07 PM)

It was long match....Japan vs Paraguay, both teams seemed even....
Then, penalty kick.....we hoped.......

And we were cheering for Japan

But unlucky........Japan lost this game....

That was close.....but nice play!

They did great and we proud of them!
Japan team was 'samurai' really ;)
And congratulations for Paraguay.

Lead to next dream☆

Posted by: Kayoko (June 30, 2010 1:07 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Kayoko
(June 29, 2010 5:47 PM)

Today.....Japan vs Paraguay......!!
It must be tough game for Japan, but, we sending our enthusiasm to South Africa!!

'Gambare Nippon (Japan)'
GOOOOOOOOOOOO Samurai Blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Kayoko (June 29, 2010 5:47 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Hideki
(June 28, 2010 2:49 PM)

My second favorite England lost the game against Germany, 1-4. Unbelievable!

British Prime Minister and German chancellor watched the game together

NO GOAL … It is obvious the ball did cross the goal line.
That was a serious error made by a referee. Unbelievable!
What if it was counted as a goal?

Happy faces of gentlemen from Germany

Mr. Henning and Mr. Hansen

Mr. Hoffmann

Posted by: Hideki (June 28, 2010 2:49 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Hideki
(June 27, 2010 1:30 AM)

When Spain lost its first match against Switzerland,
my mind was covered with dark clouds.

Last night’s results of Group H … Spain 2-1 Chile / Switzerland 0-0 Honduras
Then, Spain and Chile advance to the final 16 and Switzerland and Honduras were eliminated.

‘No day so clear but has dark clouds’

I feel sorry for 2 girls, Paola and Anna who are from Switzerland.
☆Their comment on our hotel … clean hotel, receptionist friendly,
rooms a little bit small, but it’s good that we can use internet in the room.

NEXT … Spain vs. Portugal (3:30 a.m., Japan time, on June 30)
Ahh … My heart is already beating so fast.

Villa at café!?

Noooo ... Mr. Hong from Canada

Posted by: Hideki (June 27, 2010 1:30 AM) | Permalink

Posted by: Kayoko
(June 26, 2010 12:30 AM)

June is a season for making 'Umeshu' (plum wine) ;)
I make Umeshu in every June, it's easy if you can get ingredients like...

☆Ume (plum)

☆Koorizatou (crystal sugar)
☆Alcohole (over 35%)

And this is the recipe, how to make Umeshu, just try it ;)
http://cyber-career.info/video/34.html

I and friend of mine are making Umeshu and we have battle, titled
'Which one is taste good' !
I gonna win ;)
This is the one I made...

And how about having Umeshu in this rainy days at home with listening raindrops...
don't you think it's nice?

Here you go♪

Posted by: Kayoko (June 26, 2010 12:30 AM) | Permalink

Posted by: Kayoko
(June 25, 2010 11:58 AM)

I've hesitated to keep stay up till morning and watching game, Japan against Denmark.
But I made right decision!!
It started 3:30am but there were many people watching this game here at Sakura Cafe.

Did anybody expect this result?! Japan won this game and score was 3-1!!

We all so excited and still...!!!
It was amazing game!!

I'm so impressed.....and.....now I have to work till night....well.... I struggle against sleepiness....
I don't know about this result :p

Posted by: Kayoko (June 25, 2010 11:58 AM) | Permalink

Posted by: Hideki
(June 24, 2010 9:13 PM)

Sorry … there was no TV broadcasting of the game, USA vs. Algeria
They had to watch the game with their own laptop somehow.

Still 0-0 … silence

second-half injury time … still nothing

Then, SCORED!!!!!!!!!

U.S. lacrosse all-star team of university students got excited when US national soccer team made a dramatic winning goal in extra time in the second half. USA beat Algeria and advanced to the Round of 16.

The all-star team ‘USA Starz’ will play against the Japanese national team at International Lacrosse Friendship Games 2010 at Ooifuto Chuo Kaihin Park in Shinagawa, Tokyo on June 27. This coming Sunday!

Posted by: Hideki (June 24, 2010 9:13 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Kayoko
(June 24, 2010 1:09 PM)

We can't miss today's game!
Japan against Denmark today....!!

What a coincidence! we have guests from Denmark today and 35 people!!
And the game will start 3:30am (Japan time)...!!
This would be tough game for us too....haha....

Anyway, we are ready!!
And....we need more people to support Japan together!!
Anyone??!

Posted by: Kayoko (June 24, 2010 1:09 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Hideki
(June 23, 2010 1:22 PM)

Ian & Nicole … what a nice South African couple!

‘CASTLE’ … Have you tried the South African beer?

South Africa beat France … what’s going on with France?

‘Invictus’… I was moved by the movie that describes friendship between former South African president Nelson Mandela and the captain of national rugby team


Charlize Theron … breathtakingly beautiful South African actress

Posted by: Hideki (June 23, 2010 1:22 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Kayoko
(June 22, 2010 9:15 AM)

I do remember about Raphael and Cedric from Malaga♪
http://sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/blog/2010/03/sunny_people_1.html
Now Raphael's friend, Alicia and Novarro, staying with us!

Then...they brought us Tea and lovely message from Rapha!!

Hola, Raphael!!
Thank you very very much for these presents :D
How nice of you.......!!

Amor de japon ;)

Posted by: Kayoko (June 22, 2010 9:15 AM) | Permalink