Since Luke and Matt were longing for doing Karaoke, we decided to have a " Karaoke night " on the 3rd of November!! I made notes, but I put a wrong date as " the 3rd OCTOBER " ..... :o



Fortunately, some people came to join us and we went to Karaoke!!!



The party was already started!!



On the way for the Karaoke place, close to Ueno Station. The chop sticks were moving up and down.



By the way, do you know what "Karaoke" means ? It literally means "empty (kara) orchestra". And yet in Japan, Karaoke is more private, we rent a room and sing songs just for ourselves.





" ICE ICE BABY BABY ....... "



Alexandra & Corinne



Martjin was enjoying singing :D



Matt & Luke



The party was still on.....



Good singers ;)



Our last song " Umbrella " ..... " ella, ella, ay, ay,,,,,,,, "



Thank you for coming ! Hope you guys had a great time ;)



After Karaoke, we went to an English pub to chill out.



His favorite "Liter Tower Beer" @ HUB



We will soon have another party :D See you there!

Date: November 8, 2009

We had a Japanese Food Party on the 12th August. and we made " Takoyaki " and " Okonomiyaki".
Ummmmm, there were yummy :)
Some of the guests got on well and they went to the bar after the party!
So, you must come to the party next time ;D !! We will inform you when it takes place!





↑↑　Did you have a good time? ^^





↑↑　They were trying to flip Takoyaki.





↑↑　Thanks Yutaka and his friend for working hard ;)





↑↑　More than 30 people were joining the party! Arigatou :D





↑↑ she was making them very well :o !!

Date: August 31, 2009

Here in Japan, we've got a lot of music festivals in summer. "Summer Sonic" is one of the most famous music events! There are 7 stages of music with well-know and upcoming talents from rock, dance and R&B world in attendance.
Also, this year marks the festival 10 year anniversary, The big bands, such as My chemical Romance, Kasabian, Linkin Park, Beyonce etc... will be performing!!

If the ticket is still available, why not?

Summer Sonic Tokyo
Venue : Chiba Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe
Dates : 7th, 8th and 9th Aug
Open : 9:30 a.m - each day.

For more information and the lineup.

http://www.summersonic.com/09/english/

Date: July 26, 2009

Here in Japan, " Halloween " is not as familiar as " Christmas " It's getting known but it's still new event for us. On Halloween night, children in costumes visit neighbors to ask for candy, saying "Trick orTreat!" This is what I've seen only on the oversea TV show or so.
However, Tokyo Disney Land is focus on the halloween party every year and they put amazing decoration everywhere in the park!! Apparently, the helloween party is one of the most popular event in Tokyo Disney Land!! Also, it's the 25th Aniversary this year, so they've got a special event in the evening.

If you are interested, don't miss it ! the Halloween party is taking place until the 31st October.

*How to get to " Tokyo Disney Land " from the hotel *

Inaricho Station * Oak Hotel *
↓　（　Metro Ginza Line )

Ueno Station
↓　( Metro Hibiya Line)

Hacchoubori Station
↓　( JR Keiyo or Musashino Line )

Maihama Station * Disney Land *

Date: September 27, 2008

I went to Mori Art museum at Roppongi Hills on my day off. It was because there was a photo exhibition took place and also I wanted to see an exhibion of The Turner Prize. To be honest that I know nothing about art, but the exhibition was totally hit me. it was incredible.
“The Turner Prize” is one of the most significant awards in the world of contemporary art,
The most impressive work, as far as I'm concerned, was the object which contains of a mother cow and a calf with formalin preservaion separately, but their bodies were split in half!!! also, you can actually go though between one part of mother's body and the other's and see how their body were consisted.
Most of the works were affected by the social problems around that time.
Strongly recommended!

Also, there is an observation deck on the 52th floor and you can see the wonderful view around Tokyo from 250m above sea level.

Admission fee is included art museum + observation deck+ sky deck. 1500yen for adult.

From The Oak Hotel

Metro Ueno Station ( 10mins walk from the hotel )
↓　　Hibiya line
Roppongi Station

More info :
http://www.mori.art.museum/english/contents/history/exhibition/index.html

Date: May 27, 2008

March 3rd is celebrated as the Girl's Day, or the Festival of Dolls. People display graceful dolls in ancient court costumes on a tier of 5 or 7 shelves covered with scarlet cloth. These dolls represent the Emperor and Empress, the court ladies, the ministers and the court musicians. The girls are expected to be as elegant as these courtly ladies.
Young girls wear their beautiful Kimono and get together before the display and have a good time, eating sweet rice crackers (Hina arare) and drinking white sake (Shirozake). It isalso known as the Peach Festival.

Date: March 1, 2008

The second Monday of January is "Seijin no hi" (Coming-of-age Day) in Japan. ( it's on the 14th this year ) People celebrate this day to welcome the young men and women, who have turned or will turn the age of 20 during the current year, as new members of society!! Ceremonies are held in every city, town and village. The people who have reached the age of twenty get the right to vote and also allowed to smoke and drink.

When my coming of age ceremony was.... don't remember.... :p Anyway, I think it's a kind of special day for us, We feel that we become adults and realise that we will have to assume all responsibility whatever we've done. Also, we get dressed, wear kimono ( we wear it only special occasions ....) , have our hair done, put on make up, reunion with old friends and have some drinks. It's funny to meet them again after a long time, how much they have changed!!!

Date: January 12, 2008

Here comes annual Halloween Party in Samurai Cafe Asakusa
Don't miss out !!!

2007/10/30 (Tue)
19:00-24:00
SAMURAI CAFE ASAKUSA
1 DRINK/1 FOOD 500 yen

Halloween Party @ Samurai Cafe ASAKUSA!!
Bring your friends and let's have fun together!!
Free DRINK Ticket!! >>

We want some performers!!

*Contact*
Kenta: 090-8357-9423
Oakhouse ：03-6426-0852

Sponsored by OAK HOUSE

Date: October 18, 2007| Comment (0)

SAMURAI CAFEinvites you to join an awesome ski trip to the Hakuba Village in Nagano. host of the 1998 Winter Olympics.

Date : 24th Feb(Sat) - 25th Feb

Price : 18,000yen per person

Meeting Place/Time : SAMURAI CAFE ASAKUSA/AM2:15

Departure Time : AM2:30

Includes: Accommodation, Transportation, Dinner(Sat), Breakfast(Sun)

Option: Lift Ticket,Rental Wear/Ski/Snow Board

For more information or to make a booking please cantact the manager of Samurai Cafe
Tel: 03-3847-0161 (Mob) 090-7184-3809 Wataru

Date: February 14, 2007

Japanese traditional New year Ceremony.
It is called “Kagami wari”.
Try our culture, and get free Sake
Start around noon at lobby on 1st Jan 2007
Don’t miss it.

Date: December 29, 2006

Six confederation club champion teams will compete in the "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2006 presented by TOYOTA".

Entry teams
FC Barcelona(Spain)
Internacional de Porto Alegre (Brazil)
Club America (Mexico)
Auckland City FC (New Zealand)
Winner AFC Champions League
Winner CAF Champions League

Schedule
10th.Dec to 17th.Dec
1st match of FC barcelona. 14th.Dec at International Stadium Yokohama
Final Game 17th.Dec at International Stadium Yokohama
Other match schedule

How to go from OAK HOTEL

Ueno station to Higashi-Kanagawa Station by JR Keihin-Tohoku Line 40-45min
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Higashi-Kanagawa station to Shin-Yokohama station by JR Yokohama Line 10min
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Shin-Yokohama station to Studium by walk about 15min
Total cost 620yen

Date: October 31, 2006

Design Festa 2006

Dec 2(Sat) & 3(Sun),11:00-19:00 at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall

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How to get to Tokyo Big Sight from OAK HOTEL?


Tokyo Metro Inaricho station　(東京メトロ稲荷町駅)
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| Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (190 yen, 8 station , 15 minutes)
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Shinbashi station (新橋駅)

Shinbashi (新橋)
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| Yurikamome (370 yen, 9 station, 22 minutes)
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Kokusaitennjijouseimon(国際展示場正門)

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Date: October 3, 2006