Third Japan trip: Day 3: 21-03-2009

Today we went to Volks tenshi no sato,
the main Volks store which also has a museum, lounge and garden.

At the station we first had some tea and coffee




I was lucky to go there because you needed an invitation that normally only people who live in Japan gets.
But when I emailed a week ago about it, they said they would be happy to welcome me and my boy friend.
So when we got there they made a new members card for us and then we could enter.
I asked right away about one of the dolls that were sold only today and yesterday,
I thought they probably would be sold out, but the YoSD (small size doll) was still for sale!!!
So I decided I wanted to buy her.
The staff of Volks is great, if someone couldn't explain something to me in English,
they would get someone else who could!
After paying for the doll I could pick her up in the building outside.
But first we took a look at the museum, Hennie took some pictures.













Here I am pointing out a doll I own, Volks Marrie.


Also Luna was there, I also have this doll back at home


So when we saw everything we headed to pick up my doll.
But on the way a man came up to us, he was the one who I emailed with
and his English was very good, we talked a lot about dolls.
I told him they should get a store somewhere in Europe and he will discuss that with the president.
He guided us to the pick up point, and I got 2 news books where my new doll also was in, so nice!
My new doll is so cute!!! 

before we took pictures of her we went for lunch at mr Donut, it was so good!


So we went back and bought her a outfit, I don't want pictures of a naked doll.
It matches the Sakura! 

The Sakura looks beautifull and I think we have been sitting 
in the warm sun for 30 minutes, just relaxing!






Hennie


In front of the Volks sign




Around 15:00 we went back to our hotel.
Doll in a bag.


I changed clothings and we went to Jesus Diamante,
I wanted to buy a ring but there was no ATM around there that took my card,
so we will go back there the 26th.

But OMG that shop is HUGE!


We did go to Liz Lisa where there was a ATM close by, I bought there a lot of stuff!
Also 1 lucky pack, which contains 3 items that I all like! As a gift I got a mirror and a hair scrunch.
And I also went to Anna Sui where I bought tights.
Lucky pack + tights


Other stuff


We had Noodle soup for dinner and then we went to our hotel.

Pictures by: Hennie Ummels

Second Japan trip: Day 17: 22-09-2007

This day we first went to Shinjuku Volks doll store,
because that day new clothings and shoes were released and
I wanted a pair of cute shoes for my doll. It was very busy in the store!



After this we went to the Shinjuku government building a very high building,
there I bought this cute bunny!


Sandra and I did Purikura there.

Hello!




Then we went to Daikanyama Baby the stars shine bright store,
wow what happened there, it was like 2/3 smaller then before.
I bought some small items there.

After this Sandra went home and Hennie and I went to Innocent World
to buy a trolley and then I got my stamp card full and
bought a bolero for little money.

In this picture you can see my new shoes.

Pictures by: Hennie Ummels

Second Japan trip: Day 7: 12-07-2007

This day we went to the Volks store in Osaka,
it is a huge building with all floors filled with toys, robots, dolls and more,
the upper floor is with Dollfie.
I bought a carrier bag, a new wig for Luna and a cleaning sponge since Shinju is dirty.

In the shop the sales girls couldn't stop saying Shinju is so cute LOL..
She was so nice, she showed me all their carrier bags
and for the one I bought I asked if 2 SD's could fit into it,
so she took two of the shelve and showed me they fitted!

New stuff and Shinju




This day I also went to Innocent World and bought a skirt and socks that I could wear
the day after on the business meet!
And we did some other shopping.

Pictures by: Hennie Ummels

Second Japan trip: Day 3: 8-09-2007

Today we went to the VOLKS doll location in Kyoto, we have spend around 3 hours there!
It was a great experience! Shopping with my doll Shinju.

On the lower floor there was the shop and full choose.
on the ground level there was of course the garden, but also a lounge and café.
on the floors above this there was the museum.
Some pictures of Shinju in the Volks building with her new bought wig.
(I also bought her a new dress, I also wanted shoes and a carrier bag but they were sold out )

In the garden

Here already the pictures of Shinju's new dress. (taken in the hotel room)




After the visit to Volks we went back to the station and next
to it we took some train that went into the mountains.
It was called "love train"






Pictures by Me and Hennie Ummels