Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Arashi 5x20 - Venue Entry (Do not by re-sold tickets)



As said the rules this year is stricter than ever!
We all know how difficult it is for international fans, but please if you are not a member of the FC yourself, do not buy tickets on the black market this time around.
This post is to save your wallet and you!


For any FC member who hit this time around (all should know by now..).
You will get a QR code just a few days before the concert You will be told where to go at the venue.
When you go to the concert you need to bring

  1. ID (Passport/Japanese ID card)
  2. FC membership card
  3. QR Code

The name you registered your FC membership with must match with QR and ID. And yes they screen every single person who enters the venue!

Multiple fans have said they have seen people being turned away because something didn't match.
E.g. Man's name on the membership yet a woman in line.
A person had 2 tickets and suddenly the friend she was to go with couldn't come so she brought another friend, the friend couldn't enter!

It's hard but I think most Arashi fans are well aware of the re-selling prices! This is JE's way trying to stop it.

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Resa Runt i Japan?



Vad är bäst - enkelbiljetter eller JR pass?

Det beror på hur mycket du ska resa när du besöker Japan.
För att ge exempel

Vuxen Enkelbiljett
Tokyo-Osaka kostar ca 14 000 yen (med plats reservation)
Hakata (Fukuoka)-Kyoto ca 15 000 yen (med plats reservation)
Tokyo-Sendai 10 700 yen (med plats reservation)

Tågpass (ordinarie)
7 dagar 246 Euro
14 dagar 392 Euro
21 dagar 502 Euro

Tågpass (Greencar /1a klass)
7 dagar  328 Euro
14 dagar 532 Euro
21 dagar 691 Euro

*Priset höjs med 500 yen från 1a oktober 2019. Detta pga höjd skatt i Japan.


Mitt råd är
Googla så kan du se vad olika destinationer kostar men om du ska resa runt en del så är JR pass mycket smidigt och prisvärt. Passet funkar även på samtliga JR linjer i städerna så det kan vara användbart i tex. Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto.
Här kan du kan söka mer info gällade tågpriser/tider: Hyperdia

Du kan köpa ett tågpass på plats i Japan men det kostar lite mer, ca 500 yen, än om du köper passet i Sverige.
Tänk på att passet endast är giltigt i 3 månader från datumet det är utfärdat.

Om du köper JR pass så kan du väl på plats i Japan beställa flera resor i förväg om du vet vilka dagar (och tåg/tider) du vill resa med.
Det är smidigt att du kan boka allt på en och samma gång och om du skulle ändra dig är det bara att ta med den biljetten du vill boka om till biljettkontoret och byta ut utan extra kostnad.
För att göra det enkelt för dig och personalen om du inte talar japanska kan det vara bra att ta med ett papper med basinfo på engelska för att underlätta bokningen tex.
Monday, Sep 7, Departure 12.00 PM, From Shin-Osaka To Tokyo
(WEEKDAY, DATE, Time (Depart or arrive), Destination (From - To)).

Tågen går ofta så inget att oroa sig över, enda gångerna det kan vara svårt att få en plats är vid heldagar/semestertider då kan det vara bra att boka flera dagar i förväg annars räcker det med dagen före eller strax före avgång.


#tåg #resa #enkelbiljett #JR #pass #Japan #vadärbäst?

Saturday, 27 July 2019

あいことば

This song went straight into my heart..
It's so beautiful and makes you cry! Ayaka really knows how to write a song with feelings! And as always it's a bit tricky to translate because how she wants to convey that feeling is not so easy, it's not just to look at the word itself.
Anyway I tried my best! Here it is... Eng at the bottom..



LYRICS
透明な あいことば
今宵は 旅支度を確かめる

諦めない 一人でも大丈夫
エピローグ 抱き寄せて離さない

私はあなたと
ずっとずっと 未来を見ながら
永久に愛します
例え何があっても

もう一度 あの声が
もう一度 あの笑顔に会いたい

どうしてなの 幾千の生きる意味
神様に 祈る度 繋がってく

私はあなたと
ずっとずっと 明日の希望を
願い続けます
例え何があっても

私はあなたと
ずっとずっと 未来を見ながら
永久に愛します
例え何があっても

ずっとずっと きっと希望を
ずっとずっと きっと未来を
ずっとずっと きっと明日を

透明な あいことば

English
Transparent words of love
I'll confirm the preparations for the journey

Don't give up, it's okay if you're alone
Don't let the epilogue hold you

I am with you and will love you forever and ever in the future
no matter what

Once again that voice
Once again I want to see that smile

What is the thousands meanings of life?
I pray to God

With you I'm hoping for tomorrow
I keep on wishing no matter what

I am with you and will love you forever in the future
no matter what

Forever and ever I continue to hope
also in the future
and tomorrow

Transparent words of love

Saturday, 29 June 2019

Arashi 5x20 / Exhibition - Tickets (2)



We all know the NEW RULES for 5x20 and Arashi Exhibition.
If you are not a member yourself...DO NOT BUY online!
Johnny's have put in strict means for reselling knowing the demand is high. And it's unfortunate for overseas fans. But there is nothing we can do. Please do not waste money on re-sales! Keep on reading.

Basic rules!

  • Member can apply for 1 or 2 tickets.
    If applying for 2, the second person MUST be a Arashi FC member as well.
    You need to enter the other FC member's details as you apply. Meaning 1 ticket per person!

  • Member can select 3 dates + one wild card (any venue)
  • Member would ballot using the app or FC member website, member would receive an email with result.
  • If winning ticket member needs to pay for the tickets by date specified.
  • Member would not know the seat until ticket arrives.

How to enter the venue?

You need 3 items and far as it seems.. Staff have check EVERY SINGLE person!
This new, before they had the names on each ticket but it was random checks / if any.
  • Ticket (With the FC member's name on it)
  • FC Membership card (With the FC member's name on it)
  • ID Card (Passport/Residence card)
If any name doesn't match on the 3 "documents" provided, you won't be allowed into the venue!
And you cannot change the FC name for the ticket, your name is locked to the membership.


Goods
For 5X20 it seems you can visit the venues to buy goods like before. 
But for the Exhibition it will only be open to those FC members with tickets to visit the exhibition!
Exhibition goods total cost (if purchasing all goods sold) 138 900 yen! aprox 1300 USD!!





Friday, 26 April 2019

NeogenxJoan Kim Vita Duo Cream - REVIEW


I have seen people complaining already about it and saying they feel Joan scammed them. But to be fair, isn't it the same with all "companies"? You promote your brand and product for people to buy it right? Not to defend Joan at all but just saying, as a consumer we have our own responsibility as well.Personally when someone says it's SOOOOO GOOD and perfect for all, I get SUPER SUSPICIOUS and I always take a second look because I don't trust people/companies! I mean at the end of the day they want to SELL!
I read and I hoped it would work on me despite the lavender oil etc. but knew I could get into trouble. Yet I was willing to spend the money although the cream isn't cheap!
Looking back at Joan's own review on YT and after using the cream I'm keen to know how many are in the Neogen office and how the various skintypes/age/gender etc was representative before this was approved to "fit all skin types".

The creams - Day cream is super thick yet easy to apply and Night cream - it's like a gel and light. I hate the lid, to me a little product escape each time when I close and i always had to clean it to avoid bacteria/dirt!!!
A little goes a long way so that's of good value for your money! It sets quickly to your skin.
I have super dry and somewhat sensitive but seems to be very selective for what drives the sensitivity. As a first impression I was super happy like WOW and no immediate irritation or anything. However 2 weeks in using it day and night I'm not so pleased.

1. Being as dry as I am, I urge to use my face mist throughout the day, usually it's enough like 2-4 times a day, now i want it every 30 min! If I tap on the skin before I mist it feels ok yet not the way other creams have done and therefore I urge to use my face mist way more than with other creams.
2. I get red around my cheeks!!!
3. When I put on make up, my foundation is caking!! Never happened with other creams!
4. it itches around some areas of my face.

I looked at Sokoglam's website to see what's out there for English speakers to support you in the choice (I bought mine using a Korean website and info in Korean). Sokoglam's website says "The nourishing Joan Day Vita Cream gives skin a morning boost with ingredients like energizing green tea and brightening vitamin C. The fast-absorbing formula also serves as a smooth canvas for makeup.
The Joan Night Vita Cream features a juicy gel formula that repairs, soothes, and strengthens skin while you sleep thanks to ingredients like lavender oil and vitamin E.
Using this perfect pair also ensures round-the-clock hydration.
Both formulas are free of parabens, artificial fragrance, animal ingredients, and mineral oil."

I think it gives you an idea right and also have full ingredient list! Awesome!!
But looking at the statement "smooth canvas for make up" - not for my skin! I have tried them separately and mixed. It's good they mention the Lavender oil!
It feels like a waste of money unfortunately (my own fault for want to try it out) as I have 90% of the jar left! I will see if my husband can use it, however he has even dryer skin than me...
I won't re-purchase it and I cannot recommend it to people with dry skin or sensitive skin.

I hope they can re-formulate it and remove oils and other ingredients which can irritate the skin. Possibly also only recommend it for certain skin types and not all!



#full #review #cream #neogen #joanday #joannight #greentea #lavender #kbeauty #koreanbeauty #rash #itch #cakey #vita #duo #cream #senstive #sensitiveskin #dryskin #allskintypes #sokoglam #quote #wasteofmoney #mychoice #mywords #모든피부 #네오젠 #비타 #듀오 #크림 #skincare

Thursday, 31 January 2019

Arashi 5x20 - Tickets


General Rules for Johnny's ticket

  • Each member could apply for 1-4 tickets per membership.
    Friends joining can be a member or a non-member.
  • Member can select 3 dates + one wild card (any venue)
  • Member would ballot using the app or FC member website, member would receive an email with result.
  • If winning ticket member needs to pay for the tickets by date specified.
  • Member would not know the seat until ticket arrives.

NEW RULES for 5x20

  • Member can apply for 1 or 2 tickets.
    If applying for 2, the second person MUST be a Arashi FC member as well.
    You need to enter the other FC member's details as you apply.

  • Member can select 3 dates + one wild card (any venue)
  • Member would ballot using the app or FC member website, member would receive an email with result.
  • If winning ticket member needs to pay for the tickets by date specified.
  • Member would not know the seat until ticket arrives.

As you can see, Johnny's put very strict policies this time!
Good or Bad? Well... this makes it IMPOSSIBLE for non-members and people living abroad to attend.
But it makes it POSSIBLE for as many FC members as possible to attend.


#arashi #5x20 #concert #tickets #johnny's #fc 

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Back from Seoul


I came back from Seoul the other day!
I cannot believe I'm back, I didn't wanna go home..hahah
That's how it is whenever travelling right?

We had a great time lots of foods, I found new places and also visited old ones.
I did a lot of shopping.
I met friends and I had a lot of fun!

Please check my Instagram for photos and videos @swe_sokojbeauty