I hope this plays okay

Just one thing for today. The lights and sounds of the fountain at Venus Fort, Odaiba, Japan. I think Flickr cut it off a little at the end.

I've submitted this for the JFesta for December. There are some nice holiday posts there so take a look!

Holiday Lights at Venus Fort

Just a short video of some of the holiday lights at Venus Fort



Which normally looks like this.



I don't know what these would be called, but they are pretty.



Hanging Christmas Tree



Under the tree





And the fountain.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Wish I was here this year. Instead I am sharing this post from last year over at JFesta. There are some really nice submissions worth taking a look at. Christmas in Japan is actually a very nice holiday. The JFesta is located here.

Just one short post for now

Maybe more later





I came out of Kawaii Paradise to see the pink truck and this sign. I can't believe my luck!



Apple and pastry cream I think.



As he makes them up.



And down the shoot it goes!



Hello Kitty version of taiyaki! Would this be nekoyaki?



For me to eat!

Hello Kitty Kawaii Paradise

Trying to think just what to say about this next place that I visited at Venus Fort. Instead I think I will just let the photos do the talking.















(I want a white flocked tree and put purple lights in it)






















Hello Kitty Kawaii Paradise was unreal. Had the feel that shops in Disneyland have. Extremely pink. I imagine little kids really like it. They did have a few items in the store there that I had not seen before.

In which I decide to visit the Family Floor of Venus Fort

I can verify, Japan has gone to the dogs.



Literally











The Family Floor of Venus Fort consists of mostly pet and dog items.







There were a few kittens there but they didn't seem to want to have anything to do with this dog nonsense.



People even brought their own dogs in.



For there they have their own cafe



which has special water bowls



and dishes they can order with their owners.



Not having a dog I opted for just this yummy parfait which had waffle on the bottom. It was delicious!

Shopping, Food and Cars!

Lots of interesting stores



Besides the usual fashion boutiques



Even wedding shops



Interesting "architecture"





Reminds me so much of the Venetian in Los Vegas, right down to the day and night lighting.



Even cars in the History Garage where people dress up as characters








the bathrooms were a bit interesting



But I was hungry since I didn't have breakfast



So I sat down at Cobara Hetta for a dish of pasta interpreted Japanese style. It was interesting too. The soup and salad were very good.



The best part was the view from my table.
       &nbs