Exploring Asakusa with Sarah Ching Photography

Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, photographed by the amazing Sarah Ching Photography, modeled by Samantha Mariko. Sorry for the bajillion photos, but it was so hard to narrow down the over 100 photos she took during this session. Sarah was visiting from northern California, and she happened to come across my Instagram page. And so we met. It's always nice hitting up the tourist spots in Tokyo and see it through a tourist's point of view, and also being surround by tourists at 9 A.M. Many thanks to Sarah for her talented photography and hoping we cross paths again :)

Wearing: Forever 21 jacket and dress, The Golden Heart Store beanie, Zara wedges, JAMS Project necklace, Kate Spade Saturday bag

カメラマンのSarah Chingが撮ってくれた浅草の風景。多めの写真、申し訳ないんですけど、今回は選ぶのがものすごく難しかったです。１００枚以上の画像を頂いたので。Sarahさんは北カリフォルニアから旅行で来ていて、私のインスタグラムを見つけてくれたんです。そして、出会うことが出来ました。日本に来てから３年になりますが、こうして観光スポットを巡るのもたまにはいいし、午前９時に観光客に囲まれるのも面白いものです。Sarahさん、素敵な写真を撮ってくれてありがとう！また会える日を楽しみにしています。

stripes & denim at the sanja matsuri in asakusa

(dress: H&M; vest: Forever 21; purse: Suzutan; shoes: New Balance)

It's matsuri (festival) season again, and I was so excited to go to the Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa for the 2nd year in a row with my friend Alisa. The weather was perfect, a great start to the weekend. We stuffed ourselves with too much food, but somehow still managed to find room in our stomaches for dessert. Since I knew it would be warm and the day would consist of mostly walking, I opted for this striped H&M dress with my old Forever 21 denim which I haven't worn in forever, and adding some comfortable color with my New Balances. 

Also, I'd like to announce the winner for the Eden the Collection giveaway, which ended on Thursday. Congratulations to Becky Young on winning the blue leopard tassel kimono!

Thanks all for entering the giveaway!!

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend :)

Love,

Samantha Mariko

matsuri in asakusa

(shirt: Topshop; skirt: Zara; shoes: Converse; clutch: Gap; hat: Wego;

bangle: Giles and Brother)

My co-worker Alisa invited me to the Sanja Matsuri (三社祭り）in Asakusa, which was perfect because I have been wanting to go to Asakusa for quite some time now. It was even better with all of the festivities, booths, and good food. When I go to events like these, I feel grateful that I live in this wonderful city (but I do miss California a lot!). And can I say what gorgeous weather? I'm looking forward to summer in Japan :)

Love,

Samantha Mariko