Sunday 3 February 2013

Boardwalk - Tokyo Bay and Odaiba

Sorry I haven't updated you guys for a few days on my trip, but I think I have a pretty good excuse, because this happened:
(I'm trying to look sad and forlorn here in order to score some sympathy points, haha).

So the "official" story is that my left foot got horribly and dramatically crushed by an entire circus that rode through town. Because that's a much more interesting story. (And I'm also looking forward to some comments from people have merely skimmed through this and think that's what actually happened.) However the real (and boring) story is that I have inflamed tendons and wasn't able to walk for a few days, due to me being over-enthusiastic about exploring all of Tokyo on my first day here. Although it's been a lot more slow-going, luckily it hasn't stopped us doing too many things and we've still had some great days hanging out at bath houses and riding ferries and exploring the Trick Art Museum at Decks in Odaiba. And shopping, of course. So I've made sure not to not mope around, and look at this whole slightly-crappy situation more like this:
If you get what I mean. Anyway, I have a billion photos to share over the next few days of all the awesome places we've been exploring, so look out for them soon!

wearing:
sweater - Vintage
scarf - Shibuya 109
necklace - c/o Merrin & Gussy
tights - c/o Oasap
shorts - c/o Wholesale
socks - Vintage
beanie - my boyfriend's
shoes - Rubi Shoes

Here's a few pretty shots from Odaiba. It's a crazy, weird and wonderful place - the whole area is built on top of an artificial island and half the buildings are department stores or amusement parks of some sort. Highlights are a replica 1980s game arcade, a "Trick Art" Museum and an Edo theme-park onsen.
That's all from me today! Hope you're all well. Much love,

30 comments:

  1. Hope your tendons recover soon so that you can explore more :D hope you're having a great time! xx

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  2. Glad you made the best of your few days of being out of commission while in Japan. I can't wait to see the rest of your pictures!

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  3. hahaha oh man that stinks! Haha not gonna lie, it is kind of funny if you think about it. If that happened to me, I would have just laughed at the irony of it all. You still look super cute though! I hope it feels all better really soon!

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  4. Glad to see you're still making the best of everything despite what happened. :)

    Also I can't wait for all the cool photos from your trip!

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  5. thanks a million for getting back to me! :D haha so glad to hear you're having so much fun in Tokyo (maybe too much!) a similar thing happened when I was roaming the markets in Shanghai, I got too excited at all the cheap goodies and I fainted lol.
    Anyway love the tattoo tights and bitten apple necklace, and Odaiba sounds amazing! especially the retro game arcade. definitely putting it on my list next time I'm off to Japan! :)

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  6. Oh that's the worst luck but so happy you are able to look on the bright side. I remember when I was younger I got a horrible sunburn in Croatia and it was really tricky trying to not let it spoil the occasion. Wow japan looks amazing; that astro boy is awesome, what on earth? And haha, yes, very sneaky of you trying to catch out those skim-readers. :D P.S. aren't you freezing!?!?

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  7. Aw, I hope your tendons heal up with a swiftness! You look darling, even with the crutches! Odaiba sounds like such a neat place to explore. I want to go to there!

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  8. Hope you get well soon! <3 I'm glad you're having fun despite what happened! The photos are lovely too! :)

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  9. aww! hope you're getting better soon! take it easy girl, have fun there and please no more injury...:) will be waiting for your next story!

    xoxo
    http://anastasiagoenawan.blogspot.com

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  10. Get well soon Annika! Inflamed tendons or no, you still look amazing. Glad you can still share your Japan travel photos with us. :)

    Kathy
    http://mypeachdays.blogspot.com

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  11. Oh, you poor thing! I don't blame you for walking too much though- It must be difficult not to! I hope your poor legs feel better soon.

    Becky
    xx

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  12. Ouch - get well soon! That's unlucky about the rampaging travelling circus, you couldn't make these things up, eh ;) Your tights are incredible, by the way. Enjoy the rest of your trip, inflamed tendons or not.

    Jo x
    www.woobered.com

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  13. silly thing happened to me to when I was on one of my trips when a circus pony stepped on my foot while I was taming the lion hahaha just kidding, well U know u're having a awesome time when your body starts to brake and inflame :)
    <3 those pastels on you

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  14. Your outfit is just amazing! I'm totally in love with your blog. :)
    I hope you'll recover soon. Can't wait to read more about Tokyo!

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  15. Hope you'll recover soon! Your outfit is adorable :)

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  16. oh no! i hope you feet is ok! :( and such things always happen when you are in your dream place. oh god! fuck life :(
    but still ! i see happiness on your face and it's most important thing <3
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  17. Hope you feel better soon :) Tokyo looks awesome

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  18. oh no! i am so sorry to here this! i am hoping you recover well and enjoy the rest of your trip there!

    lindsey louise

    hellomrrabbit.blogspot.com

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  19. oh hope you-ll get better soon, Annika! enjoy your trip!

    Drawing Dreaming

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  20. Hoping for your quick recovery and loving that a mere tendon cannot crush your adventurous spirit!

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  21. I'm very very jelly right now :D sending my love for your poor tendons x

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  22. Loved the winged eyeliner! Get better soon!

    ariarhapsody.blogspot.com

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  23. That sucks so much, I hope you're feeling better girl!!

    Girls that glitter love the dark
    xoxo

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  24. I hope your feet get well soon. And i hope you enjoy so much Tokyo too (: I love the photos and the scarf, looks so cool.

    nasty-lady.blogspot.com

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  25. I hope your feet get well soon. And i hope you enjoy so much Tokyo too (: I love the photos and the scarf, looks so cool.

    nasty-lady.blogspot.com

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  26. I can see from your more recent posts that you are better now. Good to see.
    Just wanted to say that the tattoo tights and the apple core pendant are my favourite details!

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  27. You still saw a lot! I'm surprised!


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  28. Thought those were tattoos at first glance. Everything goes together so well. c:

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