I’ve just returned from a whirlwind week in Tokyo and still have the sounds of giddy schoolgirls calling ‘kawaii!!’ at every turn and the glorious sight of the first sakura blossoms racing around in my head in a happy, exotic fusion of memories.
It is a remarkable country, full of strange and wonderful dichotomies I relish each time I visit; of proud, ancient traditions and of others so modern it at times feels like an alternate, futuristic reality. From the peaceful stillness of the Shinto shrines to the sensory overload of Shinjuku after dark; from the sounds of the shuffling of wooden shoes shoes down tiny, neat backstreets to the blaring beats of the latest J-Pop band at the Shibuya crossing; a flash of crimson as girls in traditional Kimonos scurry past a sea of men in identical black suits; from the sight of the first cherry blossoms sprouting in the parks and mountains to the glimpse of a perfect bonsai in the window of a home; from sumo wrestlers to the unashamed embracing of all things saccharine and cute.
This really is a city of wonderful quirks so very unique to Tokyo, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Love, Miss B xx
TheOnlineStylist says
Wow B…such gorgeous photos as always…have been waiting on this post eagerly and so had to pounce the minute I saw it in my inbox! Hope you had a truly wonderful time! xxx
nuha says
oh my god, these pictures are making me love Asians even more! Love that they’re not afraid to play dress up and wear quirky pieces. And love that everything is eye catching and cute! I would love to visit Tokyo one day!
nuhasofiyan
Rosemary Mac Cabe says
So jealous – it looks like you had a fab time. Tokyo is definitely on my to-visit list, although I always thought I’d wait until I had enough money to do it “properly”, Lost in Translation style. But without the jerk of a husband.
Kit says
Awwwww the pictures are super kawaii!
Joana Gomes says
I’ve always wanted to visit Tokyo. Looks like it was incredible! I’m a bit jealous, but I still think I will visit one day 🙂 These photos are fab!
xo Joana
Giovanna says
Great photos! Sounds like a really fun trip!
xx
Giovanna
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DNA (designers+artists) says
Such lovely photos, glad you had a good time!
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Wee Birdy says
Wow, it all looks super-amazing and your photos are GORGEOUS. Hope you picked up some lovely souvenirs. xx
Danielle says
Glad you had a wonderful trip. Tokyo looks like an interesting place to see! Beautiful colors all around : )
Danielle xo
Jelena says
Can those pretty girly things be more adorable????:)) beautiful pictures!
xoxo
Jelena
Vanessa says
Such pretty pictures, and you write so beautifully as well…your post has reignited my desire to visit Tokyo asap!
Vanessa x
Jane says
Such great pics! Brings back very fond memories of a fortnight spent in Shibuya a few years ago. We felt like we were in some weird video game for the entire time
Jenette says
Your photos are beautiful! Been to Hong Kong and Singapore but never did Tokyo! Damnit!
Bailey Schneider (Vanilla Blonde) says
How awesome! Love the photos and your descriptions! 🙂
Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde
Samantha says
WOW! These are wonderful pictures and you describe the visit so eloquently! I’ve always wanted to visit Japan, and this makes me want to go even more! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
xo, sam
MH says
Can you tell me the name or model number (usually MK####) on your Michael Kors watch? I love it so much and I love the larger face size!!
Mh says
Gorgeous Kors watch- what’s the model number? I’d love one for myself.
Christina @ Hair Romance says
Beautiful photos! I love Japan and can’t wait to visit again. I feel like Tokyo is a city where you feel like you’re going into the future and back into the past at the same time
Christina @ Hair Romance says
Beautiful photos, makes me want to go back to Japan again right now! I always feel that being in Tokyo is like going into the future and back into the past at the same time.
Aggie says
So much pink! Lovely blog post 😉
Catherine says
I would love to go to Tokyo. Looks and sounds amazing.
-Catherine