Crafts in Japan & Washi tape obsession & Tokyu Hands & Loft stores - by Stacey

I've just returned from 16 sensational days in Tokyo. I actually lived in Japan for about 9 years in what seems like another life, so going there on holiday is the best of both worlds its like returning home and being a tourist with all the insider secrets all at once. Luckily for me I introduced my husband to it a few years ago and he loves it there too- maybe even more than I do which is saying something. 

Iconic multiple crossing at Shibuya

Harajuku all the shops
are so super cute

Masks on display at Asakusa Senso-ji

The best Yakiniku at Blackhole in Shinjuku

Just skip lunch & go
straight for dessert

Me & a light ramen lunch
nom nom nom

CRAFTY SHOPPING

If you are ever in Japan its a craft persons paradise and I highly recommend you check out Tokyu Hands (Tokyo stores maps here). and Loft. Both stores are so full of fun crazy colourful happy happy joy things you can spend hours roaming around and the craft sections in particular are inspirational if they don't get your craft juices flowing then nothing will. 

Another great place to pick up cheap and very fabulous craft things are the 100 yen shops my TOP 2 are the 4 story Daiso in Harajuku you can't miss it on the main strip go on a Sunday and check out all the people dressed in cosplay costumes its a sight to behold. Or there is a Can Do 100 yen shop (my personal favourite) on the top store at the plaza at Shinjuku Prince. 

A really fabulous crafty guru to check out in Japan is Hello Sandwich her blog is here.

Some of my awesome craft loot from Japan

Now as you can see from the loot photo I have a small obsession with washi tape its just so pretty and the possibilities are endless. Don't worry I have full control of this addiction I'm self medicating with daily Pinterest trawling. My only worry at this stage is that I didn't buy enough! 

How cute are these little washi tape pegs

Stay Tuned for more washi tape fun