It is about 1.5h ride from Tokyo to Numazu.
First, took a bullet train(shinkansen) from tokyo(think you can take from Shinagawa too but the route may be different...Also, the schedules and not to forget seat tickets* of the bullet trains) to Miyajima before changing to the local train** to get to Numazu station.
*Recommend to get reserved seating if you're travelling in a group- got the non-reserved set tickets and it was hard to find seats to sit with my family; we had to split up-.-)
**It is unlikely to miss the stop as the train only stop at Numazu and Miyajima; it is like a loop.
^Side note: It may have sounded simple from the above(which it is unless wrong stop was alighed or wrong train was boarded...) but it was a horrible on the day I went as I had to carry my luggage while surviving the crowded train in the morning with the working adults...
Plus it was quite a long ride to get to Tokyo from Ikebukuro(stayed there as mentioned in my previous part 1 post)
Moving on, upon arrival to Numazu(and not even out of the station), you can already see LLSS advertisement:
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| 2nd Live Tour- hoping for live viewing in my country... |
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| Happy Party Train!!!- long gotten my copy~ |
At the station, there are a few stores outside but the one that will caught LLSS fans would be the Noppo bun!!!- There are quite a lot sold at the convience store, in the station; you won't miss it as it is just directly in front when you tap out of the station.
I didn't take a pic of the shop but the bun only:
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| Salt Caramel favour |
There are other favours too but only got this cos of the wrappers(haha).
Not sure if cos I only ate this like a few days after I bought, the bun was kinda hard... I like salt caramel flavour but feel like it doesn't match the bun, lol. The bun is very much like those cream/jam bun in my country where the cream/jam has the flavour indicated but felt a little artifical like it is cream with that flavour and not that flavour made into cream...
It is hard to explain so pls buy and try these if you have the chances, esp if you are a LLSS fan!
Following that, the first stop was to go to Gamers to get the stamp book* and at the same time, get Yoshiko/Yohane's stamp!
*Currently, there is a stamp collection(much like the Ikebukuro's) where the members' stamps are again scattered around the locations of Numazu or rather LLSS locations.
Due to huge popularity(I think), there is now a second set of those stamps; you can still get the first set of stamp(I think) plus there is sale of badges of designs based on first set of stamps.
Side note: from the locations in second set, I think it is much managable(I will explain that soon; in later part of the post...)
You can see the stamp collection event here: LINK
The is no exchange even if you collect all stamps so it is like a form of achievement if you can collect all(esp for the 1st set...) Plus you need not use the stamp book; you can use your own book but just cos it is LLSS related, decided to buy the book to stamp it with.
The book costs 500 yen and it contains quite a few pages so no worries if you stamped badly.
Before I got to Gamers or rather finding my way to there, I walked to the bookstore that Hanamaru and Ruby were buying books from, back in episode 4(I think)
The outside has quite a bit of LLSS advertisement!
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And(didn't know) Furirin(Ruby's VA) came to this store before!!!
Moreover, there is a campaign(dk if it should be called that) going on; buying LL related books/magazines(only selected ones- need see that there is a special tag on them) will give buyers a free bookmark of buyer's choice. Design is of LLSS members.
Of course, I chose Riko(my fave~)
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| Front design |
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| Back Design- the other outlets |
After a few walks(using google maps), finally found it!
And since Mari's bday is just a day before(12/6):
Gamers put up a Mari shrine for her~
And there are various members' notebooks for fans to write messages to the members and since Mari's bday is near:
And here, Yoshiko/Yohane's stamp:
Side note: compared to Ikebukuro, dk y or maybe cos the stamps are big, I can't seem to stamp properly-.- I screwed quite a bit(after like 2 times) before I finally got a decent one...
One stamp down; on to the next one which is super close to the station...
The Sun Sun Sunshine Cafe!!!
It is just a straight road up ahead- no traffic light; just walk straight across the bus stops and you will see it.
Maybe cos I went quite early(ard 1200++) when it just opened(at 1130), there wasn't any queue:) However, cos there were like only 2 staffs there, the service may be slow; like if you want to order or ask for the dessert to be served, it can take a while cos that one staff has to take order, serve and even clean up, was super busy... Surprisingly, the wait time for the food wasn't long!
^The food ordered with my family!
Got 3 drinks;
ChikaYouRiko's and was super happy to get ChikaRiko coasters!- whatever I got for the 3rd coaster(which is Dia) is fine for me(except for repeats...)
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| Riko Drink with Riko Coaster!!! YAY!!! |
Ordered 2 main courses;
-Hanamaru's orange spaghetti(forgot the name^^;)
It was quite a refreshing dish and the oranges matched well with the dish(surprisingly; don't think fruits with spaghetti is a good combination but this proved me wrong!)
-Aqours' pizza- the first pizza that I see, uses broccoli as the vege but tasted great tho! It is a nice dish to share but eating as a main course should be just nice for a meal!
And the main courses come with 2 big coasters; designs of Happy Party Train- there are 3 designs but since all members are inside, I have no preferences!
Also, different food(aside from drinks) have members' flags that you can take home:
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| Front designs |
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| Back designs |
^I regretted not eating Riko'sT.T(partly cos hers was a dessert type and I was planning to eat another...)
Lastly, got a Happy Party Train parfait to try and also get the dessert exclusive coaster!(Forgot to take photo of it, lol...)
The dessert exclusive coasters have 3 designs of each year in their Happy Party Train outfits and damm, got the 2nd years out of the 3!!!!!
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| Coasters gotten from Sun Sun Sunshine cafe~ |
Super happy and satisfied with the result~
Oh and before I forgot, Sun Sun Sunshine cafe holds Dia's stamp!(maybe it was fate that I gotten Dia coaster plus that she's S'pore image girl~)
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| No idea y her as this location but oh well~ |
And a few photos to share of the cafe's interior:
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| HAPPY PARTY TRAIN~ |
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| Cyaron!- Anchan(Chika's VA) signature! |
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| Guilty Kiss- Rikyako(Riko's VA) signature~ |
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| Azalea- Suwawa(Kanan's VA) signature! |
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| The previous coasters(of the anime) Would prefer this character coaster's design~ |
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| Ahh~ Mijuku Dreamer mini figurines- trying to collect all but it's hard(only got Chika, Riko, You, Kanan & Dia... Left the other 4-.-) |
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| Mari's shrine!!!- For her bday!!! |
Next up, went to deep sea aquarium- took a bus from numazu station~
This has no LLSS stamp but there is its own stamp:
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| It's rather big so recommend to stamp on a piece of paper(there r papers provided) & maybe paste it on the book(which is what I did~) |
Also, I wanted to take a look after the 1st years advertised in their 'Teku Teku Aqours' programme plus also buying the notable coelacanth!
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| Found them cute but my sis said they r disgusting... They kinda remind me of the predator from alien vs predator |
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| Sorry for the blur pic... |
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| Coelacanth!!! |
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| "RAWR" |
^There is no live coelacanth there cos as it's a deep sea creature so it wouldn't survive in the aquarium but there is quite a lot of info about it and the deep sea environment!
Then, near this aquarium, there's the Numazu Burger which once again, the first years talked about!
Recommend to try the deep sea fish burger which you don't see anywhere(at least not of any burger places I've seen of) and of course the 'tears of fallen angel' which Yoshiko/Yohane made in episode 10. It is a little spicy but managable for someone like me whom can't really handle spicy food.
And if you buy something from their store, a llss file of your choice is given. There are 4 designs; the chibi members of each year(I got the 2nd years) and Yohane in her summoning pose:
Here's the file I got:
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| Front design(CUTE!!!) |
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| Back design with LLSS X Numazu Burger |
Tempted to get Yohane file(cos it's special) but can't betrayed my faves(haha)
From there, decided to go to Shougetsu(the shop that Cyaron took part-time in the drama part of their 1st sub-unit single) via bus and based on google maps, there is a 'nearby' bus-stop that can go there.
^That was a mistake...
Or rather, it wouldn't be a mistake if the right bus was boarded; took the bus back to Numazu instead of the direction to Shougetsu... And different from S'pore, you just can't alight at a stop after and expect to find the same bus going the opposite direction near the stop(like the opposite side or something...) It was a horror and that the shop closes at 1700 wasn't helping... Plus that the shop don't open on Tue and Wed- was only at Numazu until Wed so... Bad timing and planning...
In the end, took the taxi(which cost quite an amount... *Cries*) and it was an awkward ride since the driver didn't really know the place well(but he called to ask and was fine after that) and conversation was minimal cos my jp is really bad; could only say like where we were from and basic Q&A...
Maybe cos it won't be opening the day after, there were quite a lot of customers there despite that we arrived like on the dot; 1700!- So, the shop wasn't close but the famous Mikan dorayaki and pound cake were all sold out(shall try again when I get the chance!!!). Ended up buying the normal dorayaki and some biscuits from the shop.
And of course, the main objective to coming to the shop:
Hanamaru stamp!!!
NOTE: it is very Very VERY faint cos of the yellow ink... I had to do some editing to the photo before it is visible to be shown...
While yellow is Hanamaru's color, I think darker color will be better- there's no pointing stamping if the stamp is not visible-.-(tho if stamped on a darker paper may work...)
Nearing Shougetsu, it is Chika's house, Yasudaya Ryokan!
And was staying a night here so it was just nice after a long trip from Tokyo & travelling around to different places in Numazu.
As it's Chika's house, it is naturally that her stamp is here:
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| Shitake's here too~ |
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Contrast to Hanamaru's, Chika's orange is dark that the ink from the stamp actually smeared onto the side page when I closed my stamp book-.-
This is my first time at a ryokan so it is quite an experience for me for both good and bad(^^;)- I'll elaborate ltr.
I've seen ryokan from anime, manga and even tv shows of jp ppl showing the different ryokan and recommendations of jp places. However, experiencing it myself is really different!
First, it is very traditional. The floor is made of wood that if you walk too fast or with huge steps, the sounds made by your footsteps can be heard and loud cos the ryokan is quite quiet inside.
Next, you are not allowed to enter with your shoes. Much like jp sch; you put aside your shoes and worn the slippers they provided to enter- I think it helped to reduce the dirt from outside and made cleaning easier!
There are yukata provided for guests- you can choose to wear it to meals or the hot spring.
For meals, it is eaten in a hall where the other guests will eat too.- There is a set time and the ryokan staff will ask for your preferred timing.
As for hot spring, there is also timing and duration for both females and males plus there is no mixed ones(and don't think I like that...) so do make sure not to enter wrongly and at the right timing!
In addition, thankfully, I was travelling with my aunt whom had been to ryokan before; apparently, you will be shown to your room and rest up before heading for dinner. And during the course of your dinner(which is a long meal- explain ltr), the ryokan staff actually come to your room to set up the mattress!- They will move the table away and chairs to make way for the mattress* so try not to unpack too much or it may cause a lot of work to the staff!
*Unlike hotels, ryokan provided mattress instead of beds but the mattress are as fuffy as bed so no worries about that if you prefer fuffy sleeping area!
Not sure if this is the same for other ryokan, when my family and I first came into the ryokan to stay for a night(reservations were made beforehand), some refreshments were provided:
I was a little skeptical in taking it; like is it alright for me to have it...? But it was really refreshing, esp the cold green tea and the mikan jelly was nice, after travelling for a day during summer~
Following that, after seeing the room and unpacking a little, went for dinner:
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| First course |
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| Dessert |
The dinner was like eating in a restaurant with a number of courses. The first course(as shown above) was what I thought the only meal until there were many other dishes served after you finished your first course.- I didn't take pictures of all; was busy enjoying my meal(lol)
Think after like 4th course, the dessert was served and I was thinking, 'is this the end???' and yes, it was so yeah~ I mean I love the food but it was a little too much^^;
Following that, it was bath time which means HOT SPRING!!!- This isn't my first time; I went before in a hotel that had it but it was man-made...This time it was natural(I think) but the experience seemed the same tho(haha).
The good thing was that there wasn't anyone when my family entered!- There weren't many females staying; at least from what I seen in the meal hall~
^It was a gd thing for my sis since it was her first time and was quite bashful which is the same for me(in my first time) even tho there are only girls there...
Okay, I think that is enough of my account of my stay. Shall share some LLSS stuff~
As this is Chika's home, there are quite an amount of LLSS stuff, showcased in the ryokan:
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| ChikaRiko & Shitake!!! There are messages and signatures by Anchan(Chika's VA) and Rikyako(Riko's VA) |
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| There r signatures of Anchan, Rikyako & Suwawa(Kanan's VA)- Think they came here during their trip to Ose Fujimi(I will elaborate more in ltr part) |
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| NESOBERI of YouRikoChika!!!(That You tho...) |
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| Other members' Nesoberi- too bad Mari's not here(yet- hers not released yet when I went...) |
The ryokan even has a hall, available for use for LLSS fans to host events(like maybe for Chika's bday?) to meet and gather for an amount of fee(forgot how much^^;)
And so, this is my day 1 in Numazu. I will end my post here and continue my account of my day 2 in another post!- The post got too long and adding day 2's stuff will result in an essay which I want to avoid... Plus just this post, I spent like 2 days to finish-.-
Until then, this is Yaiji signing off!
Yaiji~
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