Posted by: Sariko
(April 29, 2011 7:17 PM)

Hello.
We have new staff, Mihoko.
She has been working with us about a month.
Mihoko is very kind and polite for everybody but little bit shy...?

Name: Mihoko
hometown: Sendai
Lauguage: English, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese(ofcourse!)
Coutnry visited: Korea, Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia
I like..............watching korean TV drama, eating Kimchi and beef tongue.
Message: Hello, everybody. I am mihoko from Sendai. I had been to Vietnam for 3years and just came back Japan. Before I was in Vietnam, I had been to Korea for 2years and half.
I love Asia. I traveled many countries, but I like Japan, my country most.
Please visit this beautiful country.
I am glad to help your stay in Tokyo :)

Posted by: Sariko (April 29, 2011 7:17 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Mihoko
(April 25, 2011 6:01 PM)

Last night we had two events at Sakura Cafe, 'Free Japanese lesson' and 'Travelers Night'
We were so happy that a lot of people joined our event.

For Japanese Lesson, many foreigners came to study.

Everyone enjoyed studying and talking together in Japanese.

I was impressed by the attitude of students. They were studying seriously.
I could know many foreigners are interested in learning Japanese and love Japan so much.
I'm so happy about that.

After studying Japanese, we had Travelers Night!! The theme of last night is Italy!!!!!!!!!!!
Buongiorno（＾▽＾） Let's enjoy talking, drinking, eating!

We served Italian wine,beer,cocktail, and Italian food!!

I tried Italian Surfer and Italian Ice tea, Italian Surfer tastes pineapple. It has sweet and sour fragrance. I loved it but I drank quickly...

Hi Cheese!!!! Thank you so much for joining our party!

We met some of 'Asakatsu' members. Every Sunday morning they gather at Sakura Cafe and enjoy Breakfast and talking together. I wish I could join Asakatsu...

Our staff already drank...we also enjoyed this event.

Thank you everybody! Next event is FIESTA on 7 May!!

Posted by: Mihoko (April 25, 2011 6:01 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Mihoko
(April 24, 2011 3:21 PM)

Have you ever been to Odaiba? Odaiba is very nice place for sightseeing,dating, taking a walk...
Today I introduce some places.

I like 'Daiba 1cho-me Syotengai' at Decks shopping mall(4th floor).
They duplicates olden Japan.

Long time ago,Shinkansen was our dream..

Next to Daiba 1cho-me Syotengai, there is Takoyaki Museum.
There are many Takoyaki shops and they make fusion Takoyaki, not normal Takoyaki.

I chose Italian Takoyaki!! I tried Mentaiko(seasoned cod roe) Takoyaki and Ponzu Takoyaki.
'Ponzu' looks like soy sauce but tastes sour. I prefer Ponzu Takoyaki.

By the way, I found Takoyaki Ramune and Kimchi Ramune.

I tried but I cannot comment anything about taste...
You should buy them just for fun, not for drink!

Are you interested in Onsen (Hot spring) ??? But Onsen is far from Tokyo…how can I go?
Don’t worry. You can enjoy Onsen at 'Oedo Onsen Monogatari' in Odaiba.

If you have a dog, your dog also can enjoy Onsen at
'Tsunayoshi no Yu'

Wow, it's cool!
Next time I will go to Onsen with my dog.

Posted by: Mihoko (April 24, 2011 3:21 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Mihoko
(April 20, 2011 5:01 PM)

Today we had a photo-shooting of new menu at Sakura Cafe.
All of foods look colorful and delicious!
I would like to introduce you some dishes.

Wow..there are a lot of superb foods...I wanna eat all.
Which food do you prefer???? I love octopus!

Do you like Vietnamese food? I lived in Vietnam and always enjoyed Spring roll.
Spring roll is very fresh and healthy. Especially, Japanese women love this food.
I recommend you this 'Raw ham and cheddar cheese spring roll' Very tasty(^-^)

Oh... I cannot forget this tempting menu..Shrimp!!!

This is 'Shrimp fritters with spicy sauce'
You should try with beer.
If you wanna eat, come to Sakura cafe!!

Posted by: Mihoko (April 20, 2011 5:01 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Ken
(April 19, 2011 4:23 PM)

Do you know Goulash???

Our cafe serve special lunch plate every week.
And this week our menu is

A.
Goulash(Hangary,Austria,Poland)

B
Loco Moco(Hawaii)

C
Grilled pork with Spicy sauce(Paraguay)

Today i ate Goulash!!!
It remainds me my precious time in Hangary and Austria...

What kind of lunch do you want to eat???

Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/

Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-cafe.asia/ikebukuro/english/

Posted by: Ken (April 19, 2011 4:23 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Mihoko
(April 15, 2011 5:06 PM)

Have you ever heard the name of ‘Sendai’?
Maybe you knew Sendai for the first time through the news of Tohoku-Kanto earthquake on 11th March.
Sendai is my hometown, where there are a lot of beautiful colonnade of zelkova.

I would like to let you know about Sendai Tanabata(the Star Festival), which is the famous festival in Japan.
Normally Tanabata is on 7th of July. But Sendai Tanabata is held on 6th-8th of August.
Many people from whole of country visit Sendai Tanabata every year.
The highlight of Sendai Tanabata is the colorful decoration, especially ‘Fukinagashi’(Please see the photos) is absolutely fascinating!!
I went to see Sendai Tanabata many times, I feel Fukinagashi is upgrading every year.
Before Tanabata, we write our wishes on Tanzaku, a piece of long square paper, and hang on the Sasa(bamboo leaf).

Next time I will introduce Sendai’s specialty, ‘Gyutan’ .

Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/

Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-cafe.asia/ikebukuro/english/

Posted by: Mihoko (April 15, 2011 5:06 PM) | Permalink

Posted by: Sariko
(April 12, 2011 11:15 AM)

One of the big super vip guest of sakura hotel, Dalllas san came back today!
He was repeater of Sakura Hotel Jimbocho for more than 10years.
Recently he stays at Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro.

We are so glad to see familier face now.
Thank you for come back, Dallas san.
You are Hero!

Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/

Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-cafe.asia/ikebukuro/english/

Posted by: Sariko (April 12, 2011 11:15 AM) | Permalink

Posted by: Sariko
(April 10, 2011 9:19 AM)

One day, we received a box from Thailand.

I was wondering who sent it. And then, I found the character "Kayoko" on the box.
OMG! Is it that kayoko?

Or is there another Kayoko?

But I recognize, sender is that Kayoko by handwriting.
She sent us the snacks and some sweets with warm message.
I was almost cry...
Hey, Kayoko, you don't know how happy we are.,,
And I don't know how to say thank you.

どうもありがとう。
As you can imagine, we already ate up all.
So, we are waiting next box :P

Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/

Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-cafe.asia/ikebukuro/english/

Posted by: Sariko (April 10, 2011 9:19 AM) | Permalink

Posted by: Ken
(April 9, 2011 1:06 AM)

Our guest went to Ueno park yesterday.

He was also in Kamakura before yesterday.

He was so exited when i met with him.
I took some photo from him.

It is so beautiful and his recommended Sakura trees.

It's look like creature...Just Awsome.

Now is the best season for Sakura trees.it's full!!!

And he ate tornade poteto!!!

Isn't it bit strange food?

Posted by: Ken (April 9, 2011 1:06 AM) | Permalink

Posted by: Sariko
(April 5, 2011 3:10 PM)

Hello, everybody.
We got easter gift from our guests.

Do you any plan for easter break?
If not, please visit us.
We have special offer now.
Please check the link below.
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/specialdeals.php

**We all are waiting your coming back**

Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-hotel-ikebukuro.com/

Sakura Cafe Ikebukuro
http://www.sakura-cafe.asia/ikebukuro/english/

Posted by: Sariko (April 5, 2011 3:10 PM) | Permalink