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Shiseido HAKU new line-up will be launched on 21st March

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 Most expectable products will be displayed at cosmetic counters all over Japan. I tried new medicated HAKU products at the shop, they are quite rich, smooth and scentless. Especially, Active Melano Releaser (Lotion) is very comfotable to use. Just one drop of thick liquid told me how much moisturize my skin. Shiseido staff recommends me to use thin cotton pad and wiping melano out for best result. There are 2 types of emulsion in new HAKU. Inner Melano Defencer has a normal, most usable milky texture. Melano Defence Poweriser is a very unique and richest emulsion with carbonic form texture. Melano Defence Poweriser costs bit higher than Inner Melano Defencer, but larger in volume. Sequence: Face wash […]

ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL KYOTO

ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL KYOTO

I always stay ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL when I visit to Kyoto. Easy to access but quiet location, great hospitality, various amenities, large bed and most delightful breakfast!! Please try Japanese style breakfast at the hotel restaurant, Unkai. You can choose boiled rice from 3 different types – Hakumai (plain boiled rice), Gokokumai (boiled rice with 5 sereals) and Okayu (congee). Try Okayu which is served with starchy thick dashi soup. Also, western styled buffet includes mini pancakes, belgian waffle and french toast with various topping. Coffee is so nice, too!!   Stayed 2 nights on February 2015 Non-smoking single room JPY12,500/per night (breakfast inclusive) Amenities: Room slippers, shoes dryer, Minus ion hair dryer, […]