Want something from Japan? Ask me.

[Natalie]

Just a little bump for this thread.

Already have some requests from lovely WPWD members noted and in my "keep an eye out for" lists.

I will be going to fabric places, dolly places, Volks showrooms, toy hunting in Akiba, Harajuku and Nakano (my book has been updated with new stores!) for specific people so far.

Keep the requests coming, and I shall do my best to find what you're after. Makes my trip a bit like a treasure hunt game!

[Kittyrobot]

did you mention fabric places!!! now im interested lol.
do you happen to know if the prices on like the kawaii fabrics, and sewing twill tapes are much cheaper to buy direct rather than say etsy pricing?
I love all the twill tapes with the fairytale characters and babushkas and all that i may have to work something out with you?!!
xx

[Natalie]

did you mention fabric places!!! now im interested lol.
do you happen to know if the prices on like the kawaii fabrics, and sewing twill tapes are much cheaper to buy direct rather than say etsy pricing?
I love all the twill tapes with the fairytale characters and babushkas and all that i may have to work something out with you?!!
xx

No idea Im afraid. I don't generally buy fabrics from etsy.

Check the original post, and email or PM me. Links to particular shops or fabrics you like are always a good idea. Most fabrics are sold in fat quarters or meters over there, so that makes it fairly easy

[Natalie]

Bump again to remind people of this offer.

Please read the original post for all the details.

[tj001]

hi natalie, would you be going anywhere near the wonderfrog shop?
Address here http://www.flickr.com/groups/wonderfrog/discuss/72157623249232609/
thanks tam

[Natalie]

hi natalie, would you be going anywhere near the wonderfrog shop?
Address here http://www.flickr.com/groups/wonderfrog/discuss/72157623249232609/
thanks tam

Can you give me a google maps reference and a link to the actual stores? I dont want to trudge through the flickr discuss groups for info.

[Natalie]

With only a month to go, it's time to make sure you email me if you want anything from the land of the rising sun.

Please read the first post in this thread.

I have had many, many requests where the person wants me to do all the legwork and find the stores, look up addresses and find out where things are sold. I CANNOT DO THIS. I just don't have the time.

So far I am going to specific places for:
- Japanese Cottons and Prints
- Dolly Velcro and Buttons and Zips (probably Volks brand)
- Certain Blythes, new and second hand
- Certain dress outfits by Momolita, Azone and others
- ReMent and Megahouse
- BIC Camera and Yodabashi Camera Houses for specific electronics

It's a long list, but as I was going to most of these places anyway, it will be fun to help others try and get those hard to find items!

[Snuffy]

Geeeze Nat..are you going to have any time for yourself! That`s unbelievable..hope you get to see some sites and not just shop... Not long now hey?

[Natalie]

I'm basically only going to two places I wouldn't normally go, and I am there for an entire month, so plenty of time Spending a week travelling via Shinkansen though, down to Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Kawasaki, Hiroshima and more!

[Snuffy]

OMG...That sounds absolutely Amazing!...Hope you come home with some wonderful finds and mounds of photos...a whole month..wow wee..I`d be shaking with anticipation..I bet the days can`t go quick enough!