Masaaki Sekiya was one of the most famous Japanese photographers. His work covered many creations by influential architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Otto Wagner and Carlo Scarpa.
We have just setup galleries dedicated to him in selected locations. Welcome to the world of architectural masterpiece.
2013
Karaoke Party - Sakura House X Karaoke no Tetsujin
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We had a great time at Karaoke no Tetsujin in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Many people joined and enjoyed this afternoon of signing, performances, and drinking!
2013-03-13
Hinamatsuri - Sushi Roll Cooking Workshop
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A bunch of people gathered together to have fun and to learn how to make sushi rolls (makizushi) in this Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) themed workshop.
2013-03-02
Nabe Party in Asakusa
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Delicious Japanese style hot pot (Nabe) in combination with great conversation at this international networking meet-up in Asakusa!
2013-03-01
YOMODA-KAI - Cooking Meet-up in Ikebukuro
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YOMODA means lovable prank in the dialect of Ehime. We had a party with guests who love cooking.
2013-02-23
Tokyo Mosque Tour - February
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A visit to Tokyo Camil together with our Egyptian staff member who used to work as tour guide back in his home country, Egypt. We then returned to Sakura Hotel Hatagaya for a taste of some really delicious Egyptian sweets and drinks!
2013-02-16
Half-Day Trip - Temple Visit
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As a small group of people we traveled to Senkoji Temple in Ibaraki prefecture built in 1586. We really got a nice inside perspective of life in a Japanese temple.
2013-02-12
Ikebukuro Setsubun & Ehoumaki Party
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We made sushi rolls based on the traditional food "Ehoumaki", and apparently, if you eat it while facing the happy direction (and while staying silent) you'll get blessed with health and happiness for the rest of the year!
2013-02-03
Tokyo Imperial Palace Group Run
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We had a really good time on this group run around Tokyo Imperial Palace which is one of Tokyo runners' favorite route.
2013-01-25
YOMODA-KAI - Cooking Meet-up in Ikebukuro
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YOMODA means lovable prank in the dialect of Ehime. We had a party with guests who love cooking.
2013-01-22
Tokyo Mosque Tour - January
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A visit to Tokyo Camil together with our Egyptian staff member who used to work as tour guide back in his home country, Egypt. We then returned to Sakura Hotel Hatagaya for a taste of some really delicious Egyptian sweets and drinks!
2013-01-19
Sumo Tour & Chanko Lunch Party
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We started the day with a Chanko lunch party, which is a dish that Sumo wrestlers eat in large quantities as a part of their weight-gaining diet. We then finished off the day with a walk to Ryogoku to watch the Sumo Tournament together.
2013-01-15
Oshougatsu - New Year's Day Cultural Get-together
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We explored a lot of interesting parts of the culture of Japanese New Year celebrations. Great fun while learning new things!
2013-01-01
2012
Ikebukuro Christmas Party 2012
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SAKURA CAFE IKEBUKURO's Christmas Party was the major party that rounded off 2012 with a bang! Lots of Christmas food from all the corners of the world and people dressing up in Christmas costumes.
2012-12-23
YOMODA-KAI - Cooking Meet-up in Ikebukuro
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YOMODA means lovable prank in the dialect of Ehime. We had a party with guests who love cooking.
2012-12-19
Sakura House & Hotel Guests' Bounen-kai - Japanese Year-End Party
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Sakura Hostel Asakusa held a Japanese Year-End Party on December 13. Nabe (Hot Pot) and other Japanese dishes was enjoyed in typical Bounen-kai fashion together with drinks.
2012-12-14
Sumo Stable Visit
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We started the day by eating a Chanko Nabe breakfast, just like the sumo wrestlers and finished it off with a visit to a genuine sumo stable to watch their practice!
2012-12-12
Tokyo Imperial Palace Group Run
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We had a really good time on this group run around Tokyo Imperial Palace which is one of Tokyo runners' favorite route.
2012-11-30
Tokyo Shock Boys!!
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We went watching an absolutely crazy performance show by TOKYO SHOCK BOYS (電撃ネットワーク) followed by a Nabe (hot pot) party at SAKURA HOSTEL ASAKUSA.
2012-11-26
Japan Open-air Folk House Museum (Nihon Minka-en)
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Very beautiful late autumn day during this educational and very enjoyable trip to Nihon Minka-en in Kawasaki just around an hour from Tokyo.
2012-11-24
Ikebukuro Thanksgiving Dinner Party
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This year we had a little bit of America at SAKURA CAFE IKEBUKURO - delicious authentic American Thanksgiving dinner spiced up with plenty of socializing fun!
2012-11-22
Disaster Center Tour
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Everybody had a really good time and were very satisfied with this educational tour arranged by Sakura House and Tokyo City Guide Club.
2012-11-18
Ikebukuro Korean Party
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Our little Korean get-together was definitely a success. Plenty of delicious Korean food mixed with loads of fun!
2012-11-16
YOMODA-KAI Cooking Meet-up in Ikebukuro - November
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YOMODA means lovable prank in the dialect of Ehime. We had a party with guests who love cooking.
2012-11-14
DESIGN FESTA Vol.36
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Asia's biggest art event just beat its own records! Insane amounts of creativity flowed like unstoppable ocean waves through the halls of Tokyo Big Sight. If you imagine it, you can be sure to find it at the biannual DESIGN FESTA!!
2012-11-12
SAKURA HOUSE & HOTEL Autumn Staff Party
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Great fun at the party yesterday! Wanna get an inside look at our staff members after office hours? Here's your chance!
2012-11-07
Asakusa Run & Lunch
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A run in the morning around beautiful and culturally rich Asakusa followed by a sushi lunch turned out to be a very nice experience. Despite the lack of sun on this day, we kept on going strong!
2012-10-28
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Party
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Great party crowded with people dressed up as the most amusing, cute and horrendous creatures and characters you can imagine! Join us for our next wild party by keeping an eye on the following page.
2012-10-26
Half-Day Trip - Temple Visit
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As a small group of people we traveled to Senkoji Temple in Ibaraki prefecture built in 1586. We really got a nice inside perspective of life in a Japanese temple.
2012-10-26
Jack-o'-Lantern Halloween Party at Jimbocho
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We had a great time at this International exchange Halloween party with a very varied group of people from countries all over the globe! Upcoming events: http://www.sakura-house.com/en/news
2012-10-20
Japanese Lesson/Shamisen Concert at Hatagaya
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An afternoon of a Japanese group lesson followed by traditional Hauta Shamisen music. Upcoming events: http://www.sakura-house.com/en/news
2012-10-20
Oktoberfest Final Day at SAKURA CAFE IKEBUKURO
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German songs, food, and beer in great abundance! Make sure to join us next time! Upcoming events: http://www.sakura-house.com/en/news
2012-10-13
YOMODA-KAI Cooking Meet-up in Ikebukuro - October
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YOMODA means lovable prank in the dialect of Ehime. We had a party with guests who love cooking. Our guests made traditional / original dishes from their countries for us. Upcoming events: http://www.sakura-house.com/en/news
2012-10-10
Takoyaki & Highball Party in Asakusa
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Takoyaki is minced octopus together with vegetables inside a wheat-flour batter fried in a takoyaki pan. We met at SAKURA HOSTEL Asakusa for a night of Takoyaki and all-you-can-drink of Japan's latest insanely trendy drink - Highball (whiskey and soda)!
2012-09-29
Ikebukuro Ikebana Workshop at SAKURA CAFE
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The Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement is referred to as Ikebana in Japanese. A big thanks to our kind Ikebana teachers for making this possible as well as to all of you who joined!
2012-09-24
2012 Hatagaya Mikoshi Matsuri
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A Mikoshi serves as a kind of vehicle for transporting a Shinto god (kami) from one place to another. Anyone who wanted could join in carrying. Unfortunately it started to rain this day, but we continued nonetheless. ^^
2012-09-23
2012 Fukuro Matsuri (Mikoshi)
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A Mikoshi serves as a kind of vehicle for transporting a Shinto god (kami) from one place to another. Nowadays festivals like this one are frequently arranged around this act. We had loads of fun indulging ourselves in this old but cheerful tradition!
2012-09-23
Chanko Party & Sumo Tour
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We started the day with a Chanko lunch party, which is a dish that Sumo wrestlers eat in large quantities as a part of their weight-gaining diet. We then finished the day off by going to Ryogoku to watch the Sumo Tournament together.
2012-09-20
Nakameguro Awaodori 2012
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23 residents of Sakura House joined the 2012 Awa Odori Festival in Nakameguro! An awesome experience for all, one of those that we are not likely to soon forget! A big thanks to all of you who joined!
2012-08-04
TCGC Imperial palace walking tour
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TCGC (Tokyo City Guide Club) and Sakura Group offered an original "皇居 (Imperial Palace) Tour" for SAKURA guests. We also enjoyed beautiful Plum blossoms and early flowering Cherry blossoms.
2012-05-25
