#omotesandō | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

thequeenofsheba-blog · 2 years ago

Text

Japan Trip Jan-Feb 2023

Part 4- Tokyo Tea Houses, Sake, and Food Shopping

TEA SHOPS

Morinoen- if you like Hojicha, its worth coming here for the ice cream and black bean dessert, but its not a charming tea shop in any way.

Saryo Tsujiri- this place is a real disappointment, not worth it as there are better tea desserts elsewhere.

***Omotesandō Chachanoma- this place is spectacular. Their selection of teas are amazing, and getting the tea brewed the four different ways, including on ice, is really the most exciting way I have ever tasted green tea before. And their matcha desserts are YUM. It is a lovely place to come to taste green tea.

*Higashiya Ginza- as a sit-down I am not they have the best concept- their tea pairing with sweets is heaving on the hojicha and light on the green tea, and in the end you don’t feel like you really got that much tea in the end, though their wagadashi are really tasty. But sitting in their café is an incredibly zen experience. But as a shopping experience it is the best. It is the one place we found that has a guide to their extensive tea collection, and staff that can help you select the perfect green tea, hojicha, or blend to match your liking. Both of their shops are beautiful places to visit.

**Yamamotoyama Fujie Sabo- despite being in the heart of Ginza, this place is wonderfully zen and a lovely place to come to enjoy a tea. Their three tea tasting, with each tea being served in three flushes is just wonderful, and they roast your hojicha for you on the spot.

SAKE

*Ponshuya- this place has an excellent sake selection, really fabulous stuff that ranges in flavor, including some of the more exciting and cutting edge sakes that are being produced at the moment- well worth it to spend a night here tasting things.

Karasu- this was not one of our favorite places to taste sake, even though it’s a spot where folks doing sake tours bring their clients. The sakes we tried were all very sour and a specific type, which doesn’t happen to be the flavor that we like.

*Craft Sake Shoten in Yokohama- run by an American, this place is a great spot for exploring sake, and being served by someone who can engage with you in English on all things sake, and offer you some really cutting edge stuff.

FOOD SHOPPING

Marugoto Nippon is the best place to go if you want to buy Japanese condiments and other ingredients to take home, and to purchase everything tax free.

0 notes

bpro-cardstories · 5 years ago

Text

Hikaru Osari SSR

2017 ー Flower Garden [Flower Garden]

“I’ll do, I’ll do it! Leave it to me! Tsubasa-chan recommended me after all!”

Part 1

Tsubasa: ‘Everyone, we will start moving in about 10 minutes, so please prepare everything.’

Hikaru: ‘Okaーy!’

Momotaro: ‘..... Hikaru, you’re still not changed yet?’

Hikaru: ‘It’s only the hair left!’

(I wonder if Hikaru-kun is used to fixing his own hair? He’s quite skillful…..)

Hikaru: ‘Alright, all done! What do you think, Tsubasa-chan? Does it look good?’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes. Hikaru-kun, you’re skillful with your hands.’

Tsubasa: ‘The current hairdo as well, it looks good as always, very impressive.’

Hikaru: ‘Hehehe! It’s like a habit from when I was a kid, so I kind of got used to it.’

Tsubasa: ‘Since you were small?’

Hikaru: ‘Yep. I have two sisters, right? Since forever I would braid their hair or tie them up into a ponytail.’

Tsubasa: ‘I see! What a good brother.’

Hikaru: ‘Eheh! If it’s braiding, I can do it!’

Tsubasa: ‘Amazing…….!’

Hikaru: ‘Ah, I know! I will do it for Tsubasa-chan next time, too!’

Tsubasa: ‘Eeh?’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Hikaru. Don’t just talk, clean this space. You have your phone and wallet lying there.’

Hikaru: ‘Mhm~ Tatsu, you’re like a mom! I’m not a child!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Look who’s talking, who was it again that forgot his wallet at the studio last time?’

Hikaru: ‘Ugh……!’

Momotaro: ‘Hikaru, you’re forgetting your toothbrush.’

Hikaru: ‘Eh!’

Kazuna: ‘This towel also is Hikaru’s, right?’

Hikaru: ‘O-Ooh, how weird, heh. Pi-chan, leader, thanks! I sure am loved by everyone.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Haa….... . How troublesome.’

Tsubasa: ‘Ahaha……’

(Hikaru-kun’s hairdo really is perfect.)

Hikaru: ‘.......Okay! I’m also ready, Tsubasa-chan! Our next job is the lesson, isn’t it?’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, it is the dance lesson for the Flower Garden opening ceremony we talked about the other day.’

Hikaru: ‘Well then, with lots of energy, let’s go~!’

Part 2

ーAfter the dance lesson.ー

Tsubasa: ‘Everyone, good job.’

Hikaru: ‘Considering that we don't have time to practice, doesn’t it feel good?’

Tsubasa: ‘I agree. Because there are many songs you are used to, it was a stable and good performance I think.’

Kazuna: ‘Yeah, hopefully, the real one will be fine.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘The stage is smaller than usual…..’

Momotaro: ‘This is the extent to how we can adjust things during rehearsals.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Yeah, agreed.’ Hikaru: ‘I’ve never been to Flower Garden, I wonder what the stage feels like?’

Mikado: ‘Now that you speak of it, it’s a new place at Omotesandō*, yes?’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, that’s right. You can enjoy your meal there, and it seems to be a facility even for wedding ceremonies. I only saw the stage in pictures but there are a lot of flowers, it looks like a really beautiful place.’

Hikaru: ‘Hee, now I’m looking forward to it!’

(......Oh, right. I need to consult with Hikaru-kun about that matter.)

Tsubasa: ‘Uhm, Hikaru-kun. To be honest, there is a favour about the opening ceremony I’d like to ask you…….’

Hikaru: ‘Hm, what is it?’

Tsubasa: ‘The performing artists are asked to perform a champagne opening by a representative of each one. The venue asked for this favour.’

Tsubasa: ‘There will also be the flowers of the ceremony but I was talking to Yashamaru-san and thought that the one suitable to lift the mood is Hikaru-kun…..’

Tsubasa: ‘What do you think?’

Hikaru: ‘Eeh, are you sure about it being me!?’

Tsubasa: ‘Of course. If Hikaru-kun does not mind.’

Hikaru: ‘I’ll do, I’ll do it! Leave it to me! Tsubasa-chan recommended me after all!’

Tsubasa: ‘Thank you very much! Then I will pass your reply on to the other party.’

Hikaru: ‘Do that, thanks!’

(I’m glad that he accepted. Hikaru-kun is cheerful as usual, I’m sure it will become an enjoyable performance.)

Part 3

ーThe day of the opening ceremony.ー

Tsubasa: ‘Please move efficiently when the staff will call for you for the make-up and changing.’

Kazuna: ‘Understood.’

Hikaru: ‘Like this, swinging it like this…….’

Kazuna (surprised): …...Hikaru?

Momotaro: ‘Are you fine?’

Hikaru (startled): ‘........Eh?’

Tatsuhiro: ‘You didn’t listen to what she said at all, right?’

Hikaru: ‘Ah…… Sorry! I did mental training for the champagne opening.’

Mikado: ‘Though we already finished the meeting, right?’

Hikaru: ‘Well, I did listen to the explanation but…..’

Tsubasa: ‘It was only a verbal explanation since it is a performance without rehearsal.’

Hikaru: ‘You’re right. I never opened a champagne bottle. I’m a bit nervous.’

Tatsuhiro (pensive): ‘Isn’t it enough if you just swing the bottle?’

Hikaru: ‘Uwah, that works!’

Kazuna: ‘Hikaru, remember to aim the opening of the bottle somewhere without people.’

Hikaru: ‘Okay!’

Momotaro: ‘By no means, don’t look into the opening even if the bottle is open.’

Hikaru: ‘I know that much~! I properly listened to the explanation.’

Mikado: ‘It’s impossible for us to not worry, though. Considering the many failures of Hikarun……’

Hikaru: ‘Wait a sec, Mikachi! Stop with that right before the real thing!’

Mikado (smiles): ‘Oops, that was rude of me.’

Mikado (excited): ‘If you decided for it to become wonderful then it’s going to be great! Please do your best. ♪ Kyaarun ♪’

Hikaru: ‘Uh, what’s with this pose……’

Mikado: ‘It’s Mamirin’s cheerleader pose!’

Hikaru: ‘Mikachi’s support makes me happy but…… I’d rather be told this from Tsubasa-chan if anything!’

Mikado: ‘Oho, Tsubasa-san. It seems that you were called.’

Tsubasa: ‘Eh, me? Uhm……’

Tsubasa: ‘P-Please give it your all! I am sure, if it is Hikaru-kun, it will go well!’

Hikaru: ‘Alriーght! I feel like I can do it all perfectly!!’

Mikado: ‘How rude! Mamirin’s cheerleader pose also has tremendous power!’

Tatsuhiro (smiles): ‘Well, let it pass for now.’

(I wonder how Hikaru-kun’s champagne opening will be….. I’m glad if I could cheer him up but hopefully, there will be no injuries.)

Part 4

ーAfter the end of the ceremony. Back at MooNs apartment.ー

Hikaru: ‘Aah~~~, finally home!’

Kazuna: ‘Good job. The opening ceremony came safely to an end.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Yeah. Especially Hikaru’s champagne performance.’

Momotaro: ‘I’m relieved that the bottle cork didn’t hit my face.’

Tatsuhiro: ‘The guests were safe as well.’

Hikaru: ‘Right, right!’

Hikaru: ‘...... So, why is no one praising me!?’

Tsubasa: ‘Both Hikaru-kun’s champagne opening and the party were so much fun and a big success.’

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan thinks so, too? I was wondering as well if I could hear the cheers during the opening of the bottle!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Even though you were so nervous before the performance and did all that mental training.’

Hikaru: ‘Wrong, I’m strong when it comes to the actual performance! As expected of an idol! Right, Tatsu?’

Tatsuhiro (sighs): ‘Aah, yes, yes. I agree.’

Hikaru (excited): ‘Say, say, Tsubasa-chan, was I cool?’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes. You were absolutely gorgeous and wonderful.’

Hikaru: ‘Really? Ehehe.’

Hikaru: ‘I was quite nervous at first. But it was like the award ceremony of the F1**! Once everyone will be able to drink alcohol, leave the opening of the champagne bottle to me!’

Hikaru: ‘Like today, I will do this flashy bang!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘Stop it. I feel like the floor will be covered with champagne.’

Kazuna (smiles worriedly): Such a flashy way is not something you can do at home. We won’t be able to drink the alcohol at all like that.’

Hikaru: ‘Ah…… True.’

(I’m very happy that the opening ceremony ended safely. ….. As soon as relief takes over, I kind of feel sleepy. I was running around the whole day to support B-PRO.)

While Tsubasa is lost in her thoughts, Hikaru notices something.

Hikaru: ‘......Ah. Tsubasa-chan, wait.’

Tsubasa: ‘Hikaru-kun…..?’

He comes closer to her.

(What could it be? Did something happen……?)

Part 5

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan, can I for a moment?’

He then comes closer to her.

Tsubasa: ‘Hikaru-kun? What’s wrong?’

Hikaru: ‘Stay like this, don’t move.’

Hikaru: ‘........ As I thought!’

Tsubasa: ‘W-What…….??’

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan, it’s disheveled here.’

Tsubasa: ‘......Eh? Ah, is it my hair?’

Hikaru (laughs): You’ve been moving around the whole day for us, thanks for that.’

Tsubasa: ‘No, I think that Hikaru-kun had a hard time as well….. Even if I am busy, my hairdo needs to be neat. I am sorry, I will correct it right away.’

Hikaru: ‘Say, won’t you let me tie your hair?’

Tsubasa: ‘No, I can do this much myself……’

Hikaru: ‘Come on! I won’t ruin it! Sit here!’

Tatsuhiro: ‘It’s the wrong choice of words, though.’

Hikaru: ‘It’s all fine! Here, take a seat!’

Tsubasa: ‘Ah, yes…….’

Hikaru: ‘I’ve always loved to touch hair, you know~’

Hikaru: ‘Tsubasa-chan has quite long hair. It reminds me of my little sister. Since everyone in MooNs has short hair, it’s not worth playing with it.’

Tsubasa: ‘..........’

(It makes you nervous somehow when your hair is touched by someone……)

He makes another discovery while she is lost in thoughts.

Hikaru: ‘Uwahh! Tsubasa-chan, your hair is super smooth! How enviable~!’

Tsubasa: ‘Eh, no, that’s……..’

Hikaru: ‘And it smells nice~! It kind of makes my heart beat faster!’

Tsubasa: ‘Eeh!?’

Mikado: ‘Wait a minute, Hikarun! What fun things are you doing there all alone! You can’t steal a march on us!’

Hikaru: ‘And I say I don’t!’

Kazuna (chuckles): ‘Hikaru, you really are used to it, huh.’

Mikado: ‘Leader, don’t be impressed by it, stop him~!’

Mikado proceeds to end it himself.

Hikaru: ‘Wait, Mikachi! Don’t get in the way!’

(Hikaru-kun, he doesn’t slow down even while he’s talking. He really is used to touching hair…..)

Hikaru: ‘...... Okay, done!’

Hikaru: ‘Here, a mirror, Tsubasa-chan! Look, look, what do you think?’

(Waah…… It’s much cleaner than when I tied it myself.)

Tsubasa: ‘T-Thank you very much! Hikaru-kun, you really are skilled.’

Hikaru: ‘Ehehe. It was my job to send off my sisters to school cutely after all!’

Tsubasa: ‘I am sure they were pleased as well.’

Hikaru: ‘If Tsubasa-chan is too, then I’m happy.’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, it is so lovely that it is a waste to undo it.’

Hikaru: ‘I’m very happy to hear that! If you have a hard time working and your hair gets disheveled again, let me tie it up for you!’

Tsubasa: ‘Yes, at that time I will come to you.’

(It’s Hikaru-kun who is always a bit unreliable but when it’s about the hair, I also like to rely on him.)

END ___________________________

*Omotesandō: Omotesandō (表参道) is a zelkova tree-lined avenue located in Shibuya and Minato, Tokyo, stretching from the Meiji Shrine entrance to Aoyama-dōri (Aoyama Street), where Omotesandō Station can be found. Omotesandō is known as one of the foremost 'architectural showcase' streets in the world, featuring a multitude of fashion flagship stores within a short distance of each other. [Source: Wikipedia]

**F1: Formula One (Motor racing sport).

#b project #b-project #hikaru osari #moons #myps #card:2017

35 notes · View notes