Ikebukuro Diary

My Best 5 convenient Iphone apps for Japan

2012-02-03T09:10:55Z

Living In Japan can be hard if you do not speak a proper Japanese.
Since i live here my iOS device help me a lot for my daily life :

To learn , to travel, to translate.

That's why i would like introduce you a selection of the 5 best apps you need for your iOS devices.

]]> Number 5 : Real Kana :　A great app to learn Hiragana and Katakana Download :

Number 4 : wakaru : Translate any Japanese website.Efficient and easy to use. This can app is also a great learning tool. Download

Number 3 : Kanji LS :　Great app to learn Reading and　writing kanjis.Write directly on the touchscreen the soft will correct correct you. download

Number 2 : Kotoba : In my opinion this is the best dictionnay available on smartphone for free ! Available in english, french and many other languages. Download

Number 1 : Transportation can be hard for a new comer in Japan. Metro provide you train itinary, (how and when doing transfert between the large variety of japanese train companies). Available for free ! in different languages. Download

New menu ！

2012-02-02T02:50:44Z

Sakura hotel cafe have new menu . Flavoured Crunchy Latte. We have Caramel Crunchy and Chocolate Crunchy and Berry Crunchy. and look this one . was make from our staff. ]]> and this one .berry ...make from me ^^

Who is your favorite artist??

2012-02-01T14:43:53Z

Who is your favorite artist??

As for me...

]]> Cyndi Lauper has been my no.1 since I was in junior high school.

She had a concert in Japan last year during a hard time just after a big earth quake on 3.11.

She encouraged Japanese people with her rainbow voice and her charming character then.

One year after that she's coming to Japan again this march! I'm so excited !!

Anyway We appreciate all of our guests who visited Japan after 3.11.

All of you encouraged us so much.

Thank you so much for your support from Sakura Hotel Group.

醫食同源

2012-01-31T03:52:54Z

你們聽過?醫食同源?嗎? 意思是治療疾病最好的方式是注意飲食. 我以為這個句子是從中國來的. 但實際上這個是日本的諺語. 最近我在喝檄樹果汁. 聽?對身體很好. ]]> 你們嘗一嘗吧.

Small edo world

2012-01-30T17:28:21Z

Hello world. I've been to Kawagoe a week ago with my wife and friends as i reported in our Japanese Blog. I report again in English blog. Because,Kawagoe is convenient place to see cultural Japan. Sorry, i can't find English train map. But it's red point.Just 5 stops and in 30 minutes from Ikebukuro by Express of Tobu line. ]]>

Valentine's day special drink

2012-01-29T08:22:32Z

made of chocolate sauce , milk , vanilla ice cream and cream this special drink is served with straw suit for the occasion. Believe me it's really delicious ! Come and enjoy with your lover

International Party Fiesta

2012-01-28T08:37:37Z

Do not forget that you can win a price thanks to our bingo and quizz games. We sincerely look forward to having you among us and sharing a wonderful time.:-)

Guest voice

2012-01-27T13:34:59Z

Hello, How's it going? I might have a cold.. ah- but, getting better :) Here comes a time to introduce our guest's REAL voice, though this is already in our cafe's blog . ^^; ]]>

Enjoy music everywhere anytime

2012-01-26T00:49:15Z

Due for cello and violin .is my favorite music type. But classical music also lovely,too. some time. Jazz music let me feel so nice and relax. How about u ? Why not come with us at ASAKUSAA on Jan.28 ? let's listen japanese style music . Information We have MINYO SHAMISEN CONCERT at Sakura hostel Asakusa on Jan.28 (sat) Time is 6:00. and start from 7:00. Please come and enjoy the sound of japanese core music ! ]]> BTW I am working here :) DESIGN FESTA GALLERY ,Harajuku

一生只遇一次

2012-01-25T07:42:14Z

他是從美國來的，在IBM公司做編程的工作。 ]]> 因為跟他相遇非常難得，所以成為一個非常珍貴的回憶。我很期待跟他重新相逄！

A good breakfast for a good day!!!

2012-01-24T15:17:14Z

Hi,Everyone.

Have you ever tried All-you-can eat breakfast at Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro??

]]> I think it's very important for you to have a breakfast to start a new day cause you have many plans to do from the morning when You stay in Tokyo!

Suprisingly You can't find any other hotels in Ikebukuro where you can have a breakfast from 5am!!!

After your breakfast Please have a talk with our friendly staff at reception.

So,You can get local information about TOKYO!

It would be your good help to know an oridinary life in Tokyo.

We're all waiting for you to come!!

Sawasdee Krub ! 1st day New Staff☆

2012-01-23T05:27:25Z

Hello world, My name is Boosiri I'm from THAILAND.This is the 1st day for me as a new staff here.My name is too long and hard to remember　so everybody here call me "Bun-chan" ^__^ b ]]> BE COOL★ & Be my Friends PLEASEEEEEE~ Kop-kun-krub (Thank you in Thai) Bun-Chan

古箏?

2012-01-22T03:45:09Z

作天我弾古箏了.這個是我的愛好之一. 天氣不好,但是很多人來聽我們的表演, ]]>

Toys

2012-01-21T09:11:13Z

Hello :) In childhood, what kinds of toy did you use to play?? Nintendo? or Play Station?? You might say "yes, I used to play games." or "still enjoying." All right all right, that's probably true. So did I, actually :) Kendama or Otedama are at our reception!^^ Just prepared since we'd like our guests to see our cultural stuff. (Ah, the swords are also toys, made by plastic:)) And of course, you'll find they're still enjoyable. I tried Kendama after so long, and found it's fun and also difficulit xD So you may better than me. Why not give a try?? :D ]]>

Blue egg

2012-01-21T08:20:54Z

They come from our farm.Our hens are feed with organic foods meaning foods that do not involve any synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Believe me these eggs are the best eggs you will ever eat :-)