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‘Little Europa’ in Tokyo

July 16, 2018

Dear Beautiful Soul

How are you doing?

It is now hot in Japan, around 34 degrees, sunny and a bit humid. I love summer, and especially in Japan where the sun is out almost every day!

Today, I felt so immensely grateful for my life. All my experiences, I have had, and not at least for my life in Japan. I love Japan. And I love my/our little home in Jiyugaoka.

Jiyugaoka 自由が丘

Jiyugaoka is a little town in Tokyo, about 10 minutes drive south from Shibuya (on the Tokyu Toyoko subway line). The buildings are low, and the little town is filled with small cafés, local Japanese fashion shops, French pastries and cute Japanese fabric shops. Jiyugaoka is also called “The Little Europa” due to its cozy atmosphere!

Also, there is a street called Sakura street/Green street. It is filled with cherry blossom trees and benches. In Spring when Sakura is blooming you can relax and enjoy Ohanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing). It is really nice. Sakura is magical both during day-time and in the night.

Here is a list of my favorite places to go in Jiyugaoka:

Patisserie

Patisserie Paris S’eveille

 〒152-0035 Tokyo, 2 Chome-14-5 Jiyugaoka, Meguro

It is really a nice Patisserie, with pastries, bread, and a little café. Above picture is from Patisserie Paris S’eveille @love_india7.

Home Decor

Today’s Special

〒152-0035 Tokyo, 目黒区自由が丘2丁目17−8 1F/2F

A large shop filled with many lovely kitchen tools, tableware, and clothes from Japan.

 

Tea House

Kosoan

 〒152-0035 Tokyo, 1 Chome-24-23 Jiyugaoka

Kosoan Tea House gives you an authentic feeling of the Japanese culture; sitting on tatami mats floor while enjoying a cup of Japanese tea and sweets!

 

Fabric Shop

Check & Stripe

 〒152-0034 Tokyo, Meguro, Midorigaoka, 2 Chome−24−13 105

A cute little shop that sells so many lovely fabrics, mostly in soft pastel colors.

 

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New Japanese words from me to you. In Japanese language, family can be translated as 

💗家族 (kazoku)

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Depending on whether you are talking about your own family or talking to someone else’s family, the word changes a little 🤍

For example becomes かぞく(kazoku) ごかぞく(gokazoku) when you are taking about someone else’s family.

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New Japanese words from me to you. In Japanese language, family can be translated as 

💗家族 (kazoku)

家 • means house
事 • means tribe, family 

Depending on whether you are talking about your own family or talking to someone else’s family, the word changes a little 🤍

For example becomes かぞく(kazoku) ごかぞく(gokazoku) when you are taking about someone else’s family.

Xo,
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Happy February Beautiful Souls! 💕 Sashiko Thread 💗 The sashiko thread is different from many embroidery threads. 🍒 It is made by twisting several thin cotton threads together, and has a looser twist, and 🍒 made from long and stable cotton meaning that it is very hard wearing and strong. The thickness of the Sashiko thread varies. Thick threads give a soft and rustic feel while thin threads give a delicate and beautiful finish. Vegetable-dyed treads are popular for their gentle colours. Find your favourite yarn by comparing them. In the picture you will find some of my favourite Sashiko threads. To the most left: @sashikostory color #013 - thick and lovely thread In the middle: @hobbyra_hobbyre color #116 - medium thick, the one I use the most. To the right side: @ajisaidrop thin and delicate. With sashiko love, Jeanette . . #刺し子 #刺し子糸 #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery #sashikomending #visiblemending #japanesecraft #handsewing #sashikotråd #sashikothread #slowfashion #fashionaccessories
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Dear beautiful 🫶🏻

You might be curious about what Sashiko is.

Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewing technique that was developed in Japan a few centuries ago or as beautifully expressed by Keiko & Atsushi Futatsuya:

"Sashiko is a process of repairing the fabric to repair, strengthen and warm the clothes that the family member will wear"

Sashiko was originally a job for women to repair men's clothing over the winter. Both women and men worked as farmers in the summer. But in winter, men worked in the forest and women repaired the fabric. This practice still exists in some parts of Japan.

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I discovered Sashiko one day when I walked into a small hobby shop in our neighborhood in Tokyo. Many Japanese women bought small pieces of white fabrics with printed patterns and also colorful threads. I wondered what they were going to do?

They all had to make small hand-sewn handkerchiefs. I found it fascinating and wanted to try it myself.

After several years of creating small pieces of hand-stitched fabrics using the Japanese needlework technique, I want to share my passion with the world. Because

It is pure bliss. Relaxing. And funny.

Do you also want to try? You can see more about Sashiko in my link in my profile.

Thank you for stopping by 🤎

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Dear beautiful 🫶🏻 You might be curious about what Sashiko is. Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewing technique that was developed in Japan a few centuries ago or as beautifully expressed by Keiko & Atsushi Futatsuya: "Sashiko is a process of repairing the fabric to repair, strengthen and warm the clothes that the family member will wear" Sashiko was originally a job for women to repair men's clothing over the winter. Both women and men worked as farmers in the summer. But in winter, men worked in the forest and women repaired the fabric. This practice still exists in some parts of Japan. 💫 My story with Sashiko I discovered Sashiko one day when I walked into a small hobby shop in our neighborhood in Tokyo. Many Japanese women bought small pieces of white fabrics with printed patterns and also colorful threads. I wondered what they were going to do? They all had to make small hand-sewn handkerchiefs. I found it fascinating and wanted to try it myself. After several years of creating small pieces of hand-stitched fabrics using the Japanese needlework technique, I want to share my passion with the world. Because It is pure bliss. Relaxing. And funny. Do you also want to try? You can see more about Sashiko in my link in my profile. Thank you for stopping by 🤎 #sashiko #刺し子 #japaneseculture #japanesecraft #handmade #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #fashionaccessories #handkerchief #sashikofukin #刺し子ふきん#sashikolovesfreckles
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