Author Topic: Beaverton Uwajimaya Sakura Festival 2008 (Read 121815 times)

Manganix78 · « **on:** March 27, 2008, 09:17:53 pm »

Just last week, while I was at Uwajimaya, I took a flyer that said something about a Sakura Festival happening there this year on Saturday April, 19th 2008. The event lasts from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be:
Portland Bentham Lions van/free hearing,sight and cholesterol screenings, shaved ice, taiyaki(always delicious in my book!), calligraphy, origami demos, sheradan taiko, sakura kai(?), fujinami kai, musician Mitch Limori, mitsuki dazai with the koto, A-Key Kyo, Japanese band Kohitsuji, Japanese preschool, monmouth taiko , isson tea ceremony, vendors and much more!!!

I'm definately going to go and if possible, I may cosplay as well. I'm also pretty sure there'll be some cosplayers there as well, by the way does anyone know if there's going to be a Kumoricon booth set up there, because I have'nt pre-registered yet.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:23:12 pm »

Ahhh, no kidding, I look forward to this festival every year. Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to pull together a cosplay or decora thing!

laurifer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:32:01 pm »

Hmm...it's the week after my friend's wedding and the week before prom. Go figure lol

Zetsu4200 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:33:48 pm »

Ooh, this sounds like fun, and it's only two days after Clark's sakura festival

melchizedek · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:10:16 pm »

My friend is getting married this day, I'll have to see if I can swing both events

Manganix78 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2008, 10:26:42 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on March 27, 2008, 09:23:12 pm

Ahhh, no kidding, I look forward to this festival every year. Thanks for the heads up, I'll have to pull together a cosplay or decora thing!

If I can make it as L from Death-Note, that would be awesome. Only problem is finding a GOOD WIG for his hair.....

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2008, 03:15:27 am »

oooo i was wondering when they were going to do that! eve-boyfriend and i will surely try to be there, most likely cosplaying ^.^

and yay a-key kyo!! they're too awesome <3

Shadow · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:58:41 am »

Awesome! I always look forward to this! =3 I'll definitely be there as Matt from Death Note. Can't wait! >w<

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:23:13 am »

What Laurifer means is that its the week after MY wedding.

There will be a booth at the Sakurafest for sure. It's one of our biggest events for pre-registrations every year and we love Uwajimaya!

I will definitely be there. I need to buy a new shirt form my mario costume... or maybe I should wear Gendo again. Hmmmm.... We'll see what the weather is like.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:37:47 am »

Hmmm. Should I go as Haruhi (Ouran), or random Japanese fashion chick?

laurifer · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:52:53 am »

I think I'm gonna wear my Pokemans shirt if I go

Lin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:19:54 pm »

I may just have to call in sick to work that day!

Lily · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:33:31 pm »

Tom, do you know if they need pre-reg table help on that day?

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2008, 03:18:40 pm »

I am sure that they do, sign ups haven't started yet but it's not too early to get that together.
Just keep in touch with Jeff and Andrew since the event is publicity and most of the work done at the event is registration.

That goes for all the rest of you volunteers and staff as well!

risotto · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2008, 03:50:58 pm »

Hmm, gonna see if my sister wants to wake up super early to take me to this

Higuma · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2008, 12:40:21 am »

I will be there, sounds like fun

Shadow · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2008, 11:58:43 am »

Man, I just hope it won't rain again. D: That kinda sucked last year because the store was all crowded.

RoamingGnome · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2008, 06:11:26 pm »

Nuts I'm moving into my new apartment on that weekend. Go figure.

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2008, 07:15:30 pm »

i just bought fabric for my berries and cream lad costume... perhaps if i find shoes and a wig and sew it all together i could have it done by then and wear it to the festival o.O *ponders*

melchizedek · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2008, 07:28:19 pm »

I think I might dress in bantanen costume, just need to find a way to get ears to stay on.

Kotoumi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2008, 09:13:40 pm »

....Maybe I can go if I tell my parents I'll get extra credit in Japanese.

If I can get all caught up with my homework, I bet my mom will let me break out the sewing machine and I can get Misa done by then.

Edit: Ahahahahaha, the 19th is my school's Prom night.
Good thing I'm not going to it. 8D

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #21 on:** March 29, 2008, 10:20:46 pm »

I'll see how my finances are, since I'm saving up to go to Otafest in May.

melchizedek · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2008, 04:12:29 am »

but it is free....

superjaz · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:39:35 pm »

I'm gonna go in my cookin mama cosplay

Kexita · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2008, 10:25:30 pm »

its happening so soon?! i had no idea! o-o geez, i better make sure i dont have work that day...

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:32:55 am »

Quote from: melchizedek on March 30, 2008, 04:12:29 am

but it is free....

Oh yes, but I tend to, shall we say, "stock up" when I go to Uwajimaya.

superjaz · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:40:52 am »

yeah going to uwajimaya with out $$ is just a tease

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #27 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:49:44 am »

Quote from: Shadow on March 29, 2008, 11:58:43 am

Man, I just hope it won't rain again. D: That kinda sucked last year because the store was all crowded.

QFT. I remember that.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #28 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:53:39 am »

You know I'll be there. A-Key Kyo will always draw me out, whatever the weather. ^_^

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #29 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:45:39 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on March 31, 2008, 07:53:39 am

You know I'll be there. A-Key Kyo will always draw me out, whatever the weather. ^_^

Ah! Drama camp flashbacks!

"Whether the weather is cold,
Whether the weather is hot,
we'll be together, whatever the weather,
Whether we like it or not."
>_<

Dangit...

Atashi · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:30:04 pm »

How many people usually show up in cosplay? I'm definitely going, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb if I end up being the only person in cosplay.

Shadow · « **Reply #31 on:** March 31, 2008, 03:01:49 pm »

Quote from: Atashi on March 31, 2008, 12:30:04 pm

How many people usually show up in cosplay? I'm definitely going, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb if I end up being the only person in cosplay.

I'll no doubt be there in cosplay. I'll take any reason to. XD

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #32 on:** March 31, 2008, 03:29:53 pm »

Atashi - you certainly won't be the only one, don't worry.

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:25:13 pm »

i'm sure i'll cosplay too, just not sure which i'll wear... lol

and yay a-key kyo! it's been too long since i've seen them >.<

Gloomy Bear · « **Reply #34 on:** April 02, 2008, 12:10:41 pm »

I saw this advertised last time I was there, it looks like so much fun! Wish I could get up there but doubt I could get a ride x.x;;

Though if I can show up, I'll prancing around in some frilly lil Lolita dress

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #35 on:** April 02, 2008, 12:51:13 pm »

i'll probably go from 11 till like 2 or 3 so i can make it to work =( I'll be around with a fox jacket and probably a fox tail

Syd-chan · « **Reply #36 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:27:38 pm »

HOLY CRAP I AM SO GOING.

XD I wonder....I might have my umbrella thingy done by then....But who to go as....which means I'll probably be in cosplay....

It'd be cool to try this year's mascot....Seeing as I can do her hair and I have a base for the dress....Oh...What will be the policy on props? Could I bring an umbrella without getting tackled?

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #37 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:52:27 pm »

I'm going!?

Syd-chan · « **Reply #38 on:** April 04, 2008, 11:33:26 pm »

Quote from: Cassiopeia on April 04, 2008, 05:52:27 pm

I'm going!?

DX Why ish thar a question mark?!

.....>.>....<.<.....?

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #39 on:** April 05, 2008, 12:32:55 am »

Yeah i'm gonna bus it so if anyone lives around portland, wants to meet up and take a trip down thats fine only 1.75 each way if you don't have a pass

leashy · « **Reply #40 on:** April 05, 2008, 10:39:36 am »

Quote from: Atashi on March 31, 2008, 12:30:04 pm

How many people usually show up in cosplay? I'm definitely going, but I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb if I end up being the only person in cosplay.

Quite a few people cosplay, I may cosplay this year but since I will be helping run the booth I may just do the typical staff shirt and cat ears ^^

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #41 on:** April 06, 2008, 11:28:50 pm »

I'll be there, with my nekomimi

Higuma · « **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:18:51 am »

I will be there, but my wife has to work that day..........so sad.

Flatline · « **Reply #43 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:41:25 pm »

I'll be there. Possibly with bells on.

Vassa · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:06:36 pm »

I love going to this.
Is it really on the 19th?
Poo, I might not be able to go.
; ;

JeffT · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:38:37 pm »

Yep, we have a table on April 19! It's now listed on the web site calendar.

Uwajimaya is also hosting a 10th anniversary multi-cultural festival on May 17, and we have a table there too! This festival is more diverse than just Japanese culture, and includes a variety of communities.

laurifer · « **Reply #46 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:43:36 am »

Quote from: JeffT on April 08, 2008, 10:38:37 pm

Yep, we have a table on April 19! It's now listed on the web site calendar.

Uwajimaya is also hosting a 10th anniversary multi-cultural festival on May 17, and we have a table there too! This festival is more diverse than just Japanese culture, and includes a variety of communities.

I've never heard of the multi-cultural festival...is it their first?

superjaz · « **Reply #47 on:** April 09, 2008, 04:16:34 pm »

thead about helping for k-con booth!
here it is
http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=6592.0

but here is the skinny, Show up and help out yay every one happy.
You might be thingin "I is just a shy otaku how can I help?"
Come by the booth to find out things alway pop up, you can talk to people interseted about k-con and tell them what its like. Also for people who havnt gone yet, it is a great way to get to know some people and make some friends

laurifer · « **Reply #48 on:** April 09, 2008, 07:10:04 pm »

I'd definitely stop by and help out if I can~

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #49 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:21:54 pm »

I plan to be there both days, for A-Key Kyo, so I will surely stop by the booth in the non-AKK time to help out. ^_^

superjaz · « **Reply #50 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:25:04 pm »

can anyone else almost taste the taiyaki?

JeffT · « **Reply #51 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:28:38 pm »

(note: subject to change, this information is from early March)

SAKURA CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2008

10-00 AM: ISSOAN TEA CEREMONY….MARJORIE YAP

11:00 AM: MITSUKI DAZAI- KOTO

11:30AM: FUJINAMI KAI DANCERS

12NOON: SHERIDAN JAPANESE SCHOOL TAIKO GROUP

12:30 TO 12:45 PM: KOHITSUJI JAPANESE PRESCHOOL KIDS

1:00 PM: A KEY – KYO JAPANESE BAND

2:00 PM: FUJINAMI KAI DANCERS

2:30 PM: OBUKAN KENDO MARTIAL ARTS DEMO

3:00 PM: MUSICIAN MITCH IIMORI

3:30 PM: DAVID SCHNEER AIKIDO DEMO

4:00 PM: TAKOHACHI TAIKO GROUP

4:30 PM: SHORINJI KEMPO (INCLUDING PORTLAND JAPANESE SCHOOL CHILDREN) (DONATION OF TREATS)

SHAVED ICE…TAIYAKI…….FOODS…….CALLIGRAPHY DEMO AND SALE…….IKEBANA DEMOS……….ORIGAMI DEMO……….PORTLAND BENTHAM LIONS VAN WITH FREE HEARING AND SIGHT CHECKS. FREE CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS…..TAIKO DRUMMING…….FUJINAMI KAI DANCERS……….MUSICIAN MITCH LIMORI…….MITSUKI DAZAI WITH THE KOTO……….A –KEY KYO JAPANESE BAND…….TEA CEREMONY……..VENDORS…..SAMPLES.
A FULL DAY OF EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY……..FREE!!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #52 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:29:07 pm »

Yeah, I just had inari the other day, which surely primed my tastebuds, heh.

Oh, and speaking of Uwajimaya, Kahlan-gf and I went there today, but first we ate at Hakatamon (The restaurant connected to Uwajimaya). That is an awesome place! We actually were greeted with "Irassiyaimase" as we walked in. That made my day, lol. And the staff were awesome there, the atmosphere was cozy and nice. And the food......well, the food was "priscilla" (think about it, think about it...) ^_^

JeffT · « **Reply #53 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:32:49 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on April 09, 2008, 11:43:36 am

I've never heard of the multi-cultural festival...is it their first?

Actually, it is. It's the 10th anniversary of the Beaverton store, but the first time for the May festival.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #54 on:** April 10, 2008, 12:23:17 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on April 09, 2008, 09:29:07 pm

And the food......well, the food was "priscilla" (think about it, think about it...) ^_^

lol

laurifer · « **Reply #55 on:** April 10, 2008, 02:21:03 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on April 09, 2008, 09:25:04 pm

can anyone else almost taste the taiyaki?

I almost drooled when I tried describing it to my friends XD

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #56 on:** April 10, 2008, 03:52:36 pm »

I want fresh takoyaki. I know they had it at least one time...

Syd-chan · « **Reply #57 on:** April 10, 2008, 03:52:47 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on April 10, 2008, 02:21:03 pm

Quote from: superjaz on April 09, 2008, 09:25:04 pm
can anyone else almost taste the taiyaki?

I almost drooled when I tried describing it to my friends XD

Never had it!

Seraph · « **Reply #58 on:** April 10, 2008, 04:17:40 pm »

I'll be trying to attend this, though I dun think I'll cosplay for it.

superjaz · « **Reply #59 on:** April 10, 2008, 09:51:06 pm »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on April 09, 2008, 09:29:07 pm

Oh, and speaking of Uwajimaya, Kahlan-gf and I went there today, but first we ate at Hakatamon (The restaurant connected to Uwajimaya).

I love that place, kendo boyfriend and I go there all when ever we can, I recomend the butashogoyaki (ginger pork) and onigiri temusu,(has tempura shrimp in it)
If we can't stay to eat I'll get a tempura onigiri to go and the lady knows me by sight, its like this
cashier: "usual? temusu onigiri?"
me :"yes please"
cashier :"10 mins and 2.75$"

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #60 on:** April 11, 2008, 07:04:23 am »

Quote from: superjaz on April 10, 2008, 09:51:06 pm

Quote from: EveofAbyss on April 09, 2008, 09:29:07 pm
Oh, and speaking of Uwajimaya, Kahlan-gf and I went there today, but first we ate at Hakatamon (The restaurant connected to Uwajimaya).

I love that place, kendo boyfriend and I go there all when ever we can, I recomend the butashogoyaki (ginger pork) and onigiri temusu,(has tempura shrimp in it)
If we can't stay to eat I'll get a tempura onigiri to go and the lady knows me by sight, its like this
cashier: "usual? temusu onigiri?"
me :"yes please"
cashier :"10 mins and 2.75$"

haha, that's awesome. That's the feeling I got from the moment I walked in; it seemed like the kind of place where one could become a "regular", and have a very familial feel. Good times. ^_^ And I will have to remember those dishes. I had some yakiudon (I don't remember which kind), but it was very delicious.

sekitan bun · « **Reply #61 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:56:17 am »

OMFG I'm so going to that! Ugh I wish I had my Axel cosplay finished! (I don't wanna go in my D. Grey-Man one)

Kotoumi · « **Reply #62 on:** April 12, 2008, 09:52:44 pm »

Just my luck, I lost my wallet.
It had all my money in it - all the cash was accumulated birthday presents.

Sooo.
Now I'm basically broke 'cause my debit card was in there too.

I don't know if I'll be able to go unless this all gets sorted out. D:

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #63 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:50:45 pm »

Quote from: Kotoumi on April 12, 2008, 09:52:44 pm

Just my luck, I lost my wallet.
It had all my money in it - all the cash was accumulated birthday presents.

Sooo.
Now I'm basically broke 'cause my debit card was in there too.

I don't know if I'll be able to go unless this all gets sorted out. D:

that sucks, you might be able to withdraw cash if you go to your bank and show id.... perhaps =P

Higuma · « **Reply #64 on:** April 12, 2008, 11:59:10 pm »

And the Sakura festival is free

Syd-chan · « **Reply #65 on:** April 13, 2008, 01:15:04 pm »

But, it's utter terror going through Uwajimaya with the sale and no money. Or, so I've heard. XD

Kotoumi · « **Reply #66 on:** April 13, 2008, 01:24:36 pm »

Quote from: NeonFoxRocks on April 12, 2008, 11:50:45 pm

Quote from: Kotoumi on April 12, 2008, 09:52:44 pm
Just my luck, I lost my wallet.
It had all my money in it - all the cash was accumulated birthday presents.

Sooo.
Now I'm basically broke 'cause my debit card was in there too.

I don't know if I'll be able to go unless this all gets sorted out. D:

that sucks, you might be able to withdraw cash if you go to your bank and show id.... perhaps =P

New one's getting here in 7-10 days, so says my dad. (After canceling the one I lost)
Time to learn about ATMs

I don't have it through a local bank. :[

...I thank my school for printing off two IDs for me by accident this year.

Otherwise I'd have to pay for a replacement.

Quote from: Syd-chan on April 13, 2008, 01:15:04 pm

But, it's utter terror going through Uwajimaya with the sale and no money. Or, so I've heard. XD

It's painful to go through without money period, what're you talking about? xD

Syd-chan · « **Reply #67 on:** April 13, 2008, 01:34:59 pm »

Oh! I found the schedual for the Festival! It's on their site and in the 'Calander' section.

10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

ON STAGE:
9:45AM-10:45AM: ISSOAN TEA CEREMONY
10:45- 11AM: THE CHILDREN OF SAKURA KAI
11:00 AM: MITSUKI DAZAI (KOTO)
11:30 AM: FUJINAMI KAI DANCERS
12:00 PM: SHERIDAN JAPANESE SCHOOL TAIKO GROUP
12:30 TO 12:45 PM: KOHITSUJI JAPANESE PRESCHOOL KIDS
1:00 PM: A KEY – KYO JAPANESE BAND
2:00 PM: FUJINAMI KAI DANCERS
2:30 PM: OBUKAN KENDO DEMONSTRATION
3:00 PM: MUSICIAN MITCH LIMORI
3:30 PM: DAVID SCHNEER AIKIDO DEMO
4:00 PM: MONMOUTH TAIKO GROUP
4:30 PM: SHORINJI KEMPO (INCLUDING PORTLAND JAPANESE SCHOOL CHILDREN)

Plus...Food, Ikebana, Origami and Portland's Bentham Lions Van with Free Hearing, Sight, Cholestrerol Screening, Nandatown Acrobats and More! The Portland Bentham Lions Van will be there offering free hearing, cholesterol and eye exams. There will be demonstrations, vendor booths, food, and music!

Shadow · « **Reply #68 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:28:59 pm »

Ok, I heard there's a chance of snow on Saturday. What the hell?? oAo

Kotoumi · « **Reply #69 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:57:51 pm »

Quote from: Shadow on April 16, 2008, 09:28:59 pm

Ok, I heard there's a chance of snow on Saturday. What the hell?? oAo

Whaaaa?
How does that even work? xD Last weekend was finally Spring-y. Now it's going back to winter?
If I do get it finished, I hope Misa will be warm enough. owO;

laurifer · « **Reply #70 on:** April 16, 2008, 10:07:33 pm »

It's gonna be totally awesome. I guarantee it.

Shadow · « **Reply #71 on:** April 16, 2008, 10:11:13 pm »

Quote from: Kotoumi on April 16, 2008, 09:57:51 pm

Quote from: Shadow on April 16, 2008, 09:28:59 pm
Ok, I heard there's a chance of snow on Saturday. What the hell?? oAo
Whaaaa?
How does that even work? xD Last weekend was finally Spring-y. Now it's going back to winter?
If I do get it finished, I hope Misa will be warm enough. owO;

I knnoowwww! Q~Q Friggin' Oregon weather... *moves to California*
Good luck with Misa though! Yay for DN cosplay! *-*

Either way it will be awesome like Laurifer said. 8D

superjaz · « **Reply #72 on:** April 16, 2008, 11:38:50 pm »

if it does snow it will just save us money on shaved ice!

tho if it really snowed i would so buy some anyway, just think it wouldnt melt fast!!
and i bet it would make the taiyaki taste better

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #73 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:26:19 pm »

i think i might make cupcakes for all the forums-ers for satruday... be prepared for a berries and cream "lad" holding a tray of cupcakes... perhaps while trying to dance... o.O

laurifer · « **Reply #74 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:50:11 pm »

@ Shadow: I may or may not do the DN cosplay. I might just bring my Death Note just for giggles though *cough*ifanyonewantstowritesomeone'sname*cough*

@ Kahlan: ZOMG you are full of win!

risotto · « **Reply #75 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:10:11 pm »

Bawww, there goes my transportation =_= Sound so much fun. Oh wells, hope everyone else who's going will have a blast

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #76 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:54:21 pm »

weeeee i win! according to laurifer... ^.^

i'm thinking pocky cupcakes o.O

Shadow · « **Reply #77 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:05:40 pm »

@ Laurifer

Ah, ok. Yush, bring the Death Note! >3

@ Kahlan

Seriously?? That is a definite WIN. Serious epic win.

Yay I can't wait! As it stands now I'll be there with two of my friends. Don't know if my friend will go as Aeris again or not. I'll have to ask.

laurifer · « **Reply #78 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:07:07 pm »

Yayyyyy I can't wait Saturday come faster!!!

I have a secret outfit planned...maybe o___O

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:08:24 pm »

ooooooooooooo secret outfit o.O *ponders* i'm sure it will be worthy of a cupcake ^.^

i need to start my little lad outfit... but i can't seem to unglue myself from the forums... dun dun dun o.O

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #80 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:09:25 pm »

Yaaay I can't wait to meet you guys, I'll be taking lots of pictures!

Manganix78 · « **Reply #81 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:21:49 pm »

Provided that it DOESN'T SNOW on Saturday, I'll definately be there...but as L, unfortunately I don't have the black eyeliner or the spiky hair that makes him so recognizable...

maybe I'll just show up in either a Megatokyo or Inuyasha shirt wearing cat-ears instead. Also, I'm planning to invite some people to eat at the restaurant in Uwajimaya, what was called...Hakatamon or something? (but I don't know if they have some sort of menu there so that I can prepare what I'm going to order or how much everything is....) and I will be taking lots of pictures, so show up in your best cosplay!!

Shadow · « **Reply #82 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:24:22 pm »

I can't wait!! =D Still planning on cosplaying as Matt rain or not.

Can't wait to see everyone!!

laurifer · « **Reply #83 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:14:51 pm »

I hope the snow doesn't ruin everything n____n

I'm counting on your camera, totemo!

risotto · « **Reply #84 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:24:39 pm »

Be sure to post some pics after the festival!

XFD · « **Reply #85 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:31:37 pm »

Anyone know if there will be a Takoyaki stand? I miss scratch made takoyaki

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #86 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:45:06 pm »

Quote from: XFD on April 17, 2008, 08:31:37 pm

Anyone know if there will be a Takoyaki stand? I miss scratch made takoyaki

Same here. I know they had it a long time ago...

superjaz · « **Reply #87 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:20:13 pm »

they had taiyaki at the last japanese fest

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #88 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:53:48 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on April 17, 2008, 08:45:06 pm

Quote from: XFD on April 17, 2008, 08:31:37 pm
Anyone know if there will be a Takoyaki stand? I miss scratch made takoyaki

Same here. I know they had it a long time ago...

There wasn't any last year. The only place I've had it in Portland was the Sushiland a couple blocks north of Powells, on 11th st.

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #89 on:** April 17, 2008, 10:56:10 pm »

forcast says rain/snow so... bring your warm cosplays heh

Manganix78 · « **Reply #90 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:05:35 pm »

Quote from: NeonFoxRocks on April 17, 2008, 10:56:10 pm

forcast says rain/snow so... bring your warm cosplays heh

Really? There's just something I don't believe about that....... but let's hope that does'nt cancel/ruin the festival for everybody!

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #91 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:17:55 pm »

This was @ Uwajimaya festival ...I forget when, but a while ago.

IT WAS SO GOOD.

[dies]

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #92 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:35:26 pm »

Quote from: Manganix78 on April 17, 2008, 11:05:35 pm

Quote from: NeonFoxRocks on April 17, 2008, 10:56:10 pm
forcast says rain/snow so... bring your warm cosplays heh

Really? There's just something I don't believe about that....... but let's hope that does'nt cancel/ruin the festival for everybody!

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/97215?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

Read em and weep

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #93 on:** April 18, 2008, 06:51:39 am »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on April 17, 2008, 11:17:55 pm

This was @ Uwajimaya festival ...I forget when, but a while ago.

IT WAS SO GOOD.

[dies]

What is that? It looks like some sort of ball (octopus balls? shrimp shumai?), or is it taiyaki?

Oh, and I will definitely be bringing my camera with me this time. I haven't decided if I want to cosplay or not. I'm kind of not feeling like going all out with Barret this weekend, and I have nothing else that I can reasonably do. So, yeah, I might just go as Obvious Otaku No. 16 (out of 79, mind you!).......and yes I just made all that up.

XFD · « **Reply #94 on:** April 18, 2008, 07:57:18 am »

Quote from: pieisexactlythree on April 17, 2008, 10:53:48 pm

There wasn't any last year. The only place I've had it in Portland was the Sushiland a couple blocks north of Powells, on 11th st.

Sushiland has a pre-made takoyaki, but it isn't anywhere near as good as the stuff made from scratch

It's kind of like cheap Nissin Ramen compared to the most absolutely fresh stuff you can buy in a real soup base.

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #95 on:** April 18, 2008, 07:58:50 am »

The picture I posted has people making fresh takoyaki.

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #96 on:** April 18, 2008, 08:29:55 am »

Ah, looks tasty!

superjaz · « **Reply #97 on:** April 18, 2008, 10:04:45 am »

Quote from: NeonFoxRocks on April 17, 2008, 11:35:26 pm

Read em and weep

rain n snow n cold weather, like it really matters, we've all gone o sakurafests in cold wet rainy weather before, and we will again, its too good to miss

Higuma · « **Reply #98 on:** April 18, 2008, 12:18:08 pm »

Quote from: totemo_oishii on April 18, 2008, 07:58:50 am

The picture I posted has people making fresh takoyaki.

That was when my wife tried takoyaki for the first time now she eats it all the time.

Shadow · « **Reply #99 on:** April 18, 2008, 12:35:53 pm »

Quote from: superjaz on April 18, 2008, 10:04:45 am

rain n snow n cold weather, like it really matters, we've all gone o sakurafests in cold wet rainy weather before, and we will again, its too good to miss

QFT.

I'm sure no matter what it'll still be fun. ^^ Today I'll be getting my cosplay stuff ready to go, and I need to find out when my friends and I are going. XD

I can't wait to get some takoyaki again! *-* (tried it for the first time at the Japan Festival last year)

sekitan bun · « **Reply #100 on:** April 18, 2008, 01:36:35 pm »

Hmm....maybe I'll cosplay D. Grey man there... But I am so going!

laurifer · « **Reply #101 on:** April 18, 2008, 03:57:25 pm »

According to the map Jeff posted there's no takoyaki D:

http://www.kumoricon.org/files/images/uwajimaya-sakura-2008-map.jpg

Shadow · « **Reply #102 on:** April 18, 2008, 04:07:54 pm »

NOOOO!!! DDDD: *sob* How can they not have it??

superjaz · « **Reply #103 on:** April 18, 2008, 04:23:40 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on April 18, 2008, 03:57:25 pm

According to the map Jeff posted there's no takoyaki D:

http://www.kumoricon.org/files/images/uwajimaya-sakura-2008-map.jpg

I dont think it would be on the map would it, i think the peeps selling were part of te store or somthing cuz they didnt have a booth but a stand near the entrance

if they do have it remeber to get vannila first as it has been know to sell out

Shadow · « **Reply #104 on:** April 18, 2008, 05:37:33 pm »

There is still hope!

Ok, got everything figured out. ^^ My friends and I will be there around 12:30/1-ish

laurifer · « **Reply #105 on:** April 18, 2008, 07:46:11 pm »

We will be there 11:30-noon ish!

Manganix78 · « **Reply #106 on:** April 18, 2008, 08:34:25 pm »

I'll be there before the festival even opens!(around 9:45 or somewhere close to that.....)

Syd-chan · « **Reply #107 on:** April 18, 2008, 09:13:22 pm »

I'll try to be there around 9 or 10!!! Awww, I can't wait. It's the debut of the first cosplay I ever made! And WITHOUT a sewing machine....T.T My fingers hurt SO bad. But it's worth it! XD So, I'll definetly see some people there. I'll probably be hanging out around the KumoriCon booth. Look for Sakura, ne?

Shadow · « **Reply #108 on:** April 18, 2008, 09:17:54 pm »

Meep I'm excited too! >w< If you see me come over and say hi! Look for the fluffy vest and goggles, can't miss me. ^^b

Syd-chan · « **Reply #109 on:** April 18, 2008, 09:50:13 pm »

I will! XD

dakiro · « **Reply #110 on:** April 18, 2008, 10:21:43 pm »

i will be going we no cosplay for me though. don't have anything ready

*coughlazycough*

but if i remember i mite wear one of the last 2 years shirts from kcon

laurifer · « **Reply #111 on:** April 18, 2008, 11:26:42 pm »

With a stroke of luck, I has finished my outfit of awesomeness! It's not a cosplay...but it's still cool! Shoot, if I had a blond wig I could be sexy no jutsu Mello :3

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #112 on:** April 18, 2008, 11:59:51 pm »

i'll be around noonish as well, i'll be in a fox hoodie and wearing a laughing man messenger bag =P

Hazuza · « **Reply #113 on:** April 19, 2008, 01:23:26 am »

I'll try to be there around noon with my hisoka cosplay =3 *scrounged it up, after all*

Someone let me cling to them >:

(btw, anyone know any good way to temp bleach/ make your eyebrows lighter? o_o

Syd-chan · « **Reply #114 on:** April 19, 2008, 06:56:22 am »

Quote from: Hazuza on April 19, 2008, 01:23:26 am

(btw, anyone know any good way to temp bleach/ make your eyebrows lighter? o_o

I was actually looking into this same subject a while ago. They say that it's REALLY dangerous! So, what I did was go to Sally's Beauty Supply and get some of Claudia Stevens' Hair Highlighter. http://www.amiyuy.com/truecolors/cosplay/images/Sakura/hairhilighters.jpg I don't know how well it will work for certain colors, since it's not amazing for me. [I got pink. ugh.] I'm pretty sure it was under $10, to be safe. But, I guess it worked REALLY well for this one girl. Remember that eyebrows are always dark than the hair color!

Higuma · « **Reply #115 on:** April 19, 2008, 07:48:21 am »

I will be there early like 9ish my girl will be in haruhi outfits and my son will be in a blue chinese outfit. No cosplay for me as mine is not ready, I will just sport my domo-kun beanie

sekitan bun · « **Reply #116 on:** April 19, 2008, 09:36:14 am »

I'm probably going to be there around 10 to 12 ish?
Anyway, I don't think I'll cosplay, I have my D.Grey-Man cosplay but it's pleather and get's hot really fast, well it is gonna be cold I guess, and I don't have my Axel cosplay done. (I could wear my bunny stuff though)

laurifer · « **Reply #117 on:** April 19, 2008, 10:15:51 am »

Uwaahhh stupid makeup stuff not working

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #118 on:** April 19, 2008, 10:18:53 am »

I'll be there around noon as well. I won't be cosplaying as any specific character. Just wearing my normal extremely goth clothing. lol. You'll see me with the small red and black wings. ^^ Big clunky boots as well.

Darknight2433 · « **Reply #119 on:** April 19, 2008, 04:55:54 pm »

That was so fun! If anyone saw me, I was the Kakashi.

I was with Syd-chan most of the time. It was aweesoommeeee!

Manganix78 · « **Reply #120 on:** April 19, 2008, 05:02:53 pm »

I was there at around 10:00 in the morning, in my L Lawliet cosplay(but no black eyeliner, long pair of handcuffs, or pale skin

). I mainly took around 31 pictures while looking at some of the booths, I also got pre-registered for this year's Kumoricon, but they couldn't print out any badges because the guy who does that got into a traffic accident, so yeah that angered me quite a bit, because I have to wait for a long while for my badge to come in the mail....

But, still after that I enjoyed some of the vanilla custard filled taiyaki, met some of my friends from the forum and ate lunch and went shopping in Uwajimaya, so it wasn't so bad.

Darknight2433 · « **Reply #121 on:** April 19, 2008, 05:25:39 pm »

Did I see you? Were you one of the L's that got a picture together at the beginning? If so, then SWEET.

Syd-chan · « **Reply #122 on:** April 19, 2008, 05:27:37 pm »

Ne, that was AWESOME. I am so tired, though....X.X I had so many pictures taken. Oh, and I got a picture of Totemo and Laurifer!! XD

Manganix78 · « **Reply #123 on:** April 19, 2008, 05:31:36 pm »

Quote from: CatchxMe on April 19, 2008, 05:25:39 pm

Did I see you? Were you one of the L's that got a picture together at the beginning? If so, then SWEET.

Yes! I was one out of the two L's that was there. Thank you for noticing that.

Darknight2433 · « **Reply #124 on:** April 19, 2008, 05:36:26 pm »

Quote from: Manganix78 on April 19, 2008, 05:31:36 pm

Quote from: CatchxMe on April 19, 2008, 05:25:39 pm
Did I see you? Were you one of the L's that got a picture together at the beginning? If so, then SWEET.

Yes! I was one out of the two L's that was there. Thank you for noticing that.

Heheh, hey, it was too fun to not! And I STILL want some of that candy bar. XD

Kotoumi · « **Reply #125 on:** April 19, 2008, 05:45:54 pm »

I was the Misa hanging around another L; we got there around 2:30 pm~

It was fun, and I bought (along with Keru, my L) lots of bread and candy.
I tried Choco Pan, omnomnom. <3

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #126 on:** April 19, 2008, 06:56:07 pm »

Quote from: VampireFangs103 on April 19, 2008, 10:18:53 am

I'll be there around noon as well. I won't be cosplaying as any specific character. Just wearing my normal extremely goth clothing. lol. You'll see me with the small red and black wings. ^^ Big clunky boots as well.

So that was you! I saw you, was uber-impressed with your boots and outfit. I wasn't dressed as anything, just me with goggles on my head. But yeah, your boots rocked. *thumbs up*

Shadow · « **Reply #127 on:** April 19, 2008, 07:26:57 pm »

Quote from: Kotoumi on April 19, 2008, 05:45:54 pm

I was the Misa hanging around another L; we got there around 2:30 pm~

It was fun, and I bought (along with Keru, my L) lots of bread and candy.
I tried Choco Pan, omnomnom. <3

Were you the Misa I met in the bookstore? ^^

I had fun! Wish it would have been better weather though. My wig/goggles really started to give me a bad headache too. >< It was still cool to see everyone again! Hopefully Uwajimaya's anniversary festival in May will be in better weather!

Kotoumi · « **Reply #128 on:** April 19, 2008, 08:26:28 pm »

Quote from: Shadow on April 19, 2008, 07:26:57 pm

Quote from: Kotoumi on April 19, 2008, 05:45:54 pm
I was the Misa hanging around another L; we got there around 2:30 pm~

It was fun, and I bought (along with Keru, my L) lots of bread and candy.
I tried Choco Pan, omnomnom. <3

Were you the Misa I met in the bookstore? ^^

I had fun! Wish it would have been better weather though. My wig/goggles really started to give me a bad headache too. >< It was still cool to see everyone again! Hopefully Uwajimaya's anniversary festival in May will be in better weather!

That I was~ ^^

Kind of wish that the weather was more like last weekend. :[
(And if my parents are willing to take me to the anniversary festival...Misa will *hopefully* be done. The real version. >w< Today was another closet cosplay)

Hazuza · « **Reply #129 on:** April 19, 2008, 09:10:32 pm »

I'm still amazed that it snowed o_o

Not because of the whole 'late winter' thing, but more like WHY THIS WEEKEND??? DDD:

But it still was fun xDD

Some people from the forums recognized me, but I didn't recognize them, so I was screaming about stalkers at them xDDD
I can't recognize a lot of people out of cosplay for the first time :'D

Shadow · « **Reply #130 on:** April 19, 2008, 10:06:48 pm »

Quote from: Kotoumi on April 19, 2008, 08:26:28 pm

Quote from: Shadow on April 19, 2008, 07:26:57 pm
Quote from: Kotoumi on April 19, 2008, 05:45:54 pm
I was the Misa hanging around another L; we got there around 2:30 pm~

It was fun, and I bought (along with Keru, my L) lots of bread and candy.
I tried Choco Pan, omnomnom. <3

Were you the Misa I met in the bookstore? ^^

I had fun! Wish it would have been better weather though. My wig/goggles really started to give me a bad headache too. >< It was still cool to see everyone again! Hopefully Uwajimaya's anniversary festival in May will be in better weather!
That I was~ ^^

Kind of wish that the weather was more like last weekend. :[
(And if my parents are willing to take me to the anniversary festival...Misa will *hopefully* be done. The real version. >w< Today was another closet cosplay)

Hi Misa!!! =D It was so nice meeting you and L. You two were so sweet!
My god, that was a closet cosplay? oO It looked great!! Can't wait to see the real thing!

I thought it was just hail.. did it really snow?? O.O

Rathany · « **Reply #131 on:** April 19, 2008, 10:53:40 pm »

It was soooo cold. I was there for about 20 minutes before I ran away.

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #132 on:** April 19, 2008, 11:13:30 pm »

it was sunny, it was rainy, it was sunny, it was hailing, then it snowed, then the sun came out and then it rained again, then the sun was out then it rained and it sleeted and it was windy the whole time... w t f.... -.- weather epic failed today... and i sat through all of it in my cosplay while freezing and have come to the realization that indeed i am anemic and need more iron so i dont feel so cold all the time....

Higuma · « **Reply #133 on:** April 20, 2008, 12:22:43 am »

I had alot of fun today and can finally feel my toes again. The taiyaki was so good i wish i could make it at home.

leashy · « **Reply #134 on:** April 20, 2008, 07:53:14 am »

The weather changed so much that I started to get sick and had to leave ;-;

Quote from: babysugarbear28 on April 19, 2008, 11:13:30 pm

it was sunny, it was rainy, it was sunny, it was hailing, then it snowed, then the sun came out and then it rained again, then the sun was out then it rained and it sleeted and it was windy the whole time... w t f.... -.- weather epic failed today... and i sat through all of it in my cosplay while freezing and have come to the realization that indeed i am anemic and need more iron so i dont feel so cold all the time....

dshwshr55 · « **Reply #135 on:** April 20, 2008, 08:21:33 am »

Sounds like some liked it, and some didn't then. I almost got some train tickets to go down there from Seattle, but I looked at the Beaverton forecast and decided not to go. The weather changes up here pretty randomly, too, but I didn't want to take a CHANCE at being rained on while paying some $60 (roundtrip ticket) for some delicious taiyaki.

leashy · « **Reply #136 on:** April 20, 2008, 08:51:56 am »

Hopefully the festival on May 17th will have a better forcast!!

Higuma · « **Reply #137 on:** April 20, 2008, 09:48:35 am »

Quote from: leashy on April 20, 2008, 08:51:56 am

Hopefully the festival on May 17th will have a better forcast!!

I second that!

totemo_oishii · « **Reply #138 on:** April 20, 2008, 10:29:54 am »

Pictures HERE

I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted, seeing as how my camera was running out of battery.
That, and my hands were pretty much frozen from the cold. Hahaha

It was nice meeting a couple of you!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #139 on:** April 20, 2008, 01:01:23 pm »

Yay pictures! And they turned out well, too. ^_^

laurifer · « **Reply #140 on:** April 20, 2008, 01:03:55 pm »

It was a lot of fun despite the weather! I got to meet some of you guys ^___^

The wait for the taiyaki was worth it though~

dakiro · « **Reply #141 on:** April 20, 2008, 01:28:26 pm »

yes it was =D~ i was also in line just in time to get one of the last vanilla custards woo. its so true that it tastes so good when your cold. was almost shivering all over and had numb fingers so i could barely pay for them xD but it was worth it =DD~

Desu-the-sinner · « **Reply #142 on:** April 20, 2008, 04:45:49 pm »

Hey leashy I saw you there. Well I pay to get in Kumoricon, Yeshh! It was fun intill it rain. When I was running to my friend car to go home the band that was playing played Naruto as me and my friends ran. It was so perfect!

Cassiopeia · « **Reply #143 on:** April 20, 2008, 11:35:46 pm »

Quote from: dakiro on April 20, 2008, 01:28:26 pm

yes it was =D~ i was also in line just in time to get one of the last vanilla custards woo. its so true that it tastes so good when your cold. was almost shivering all over and had numb fingers so i could barely pay for them xD but it was worth it =DD~

Yeahhhh. I had to wait in line for over an hour! My fingers were numb until I had the brilliant idea to cover them with my hair so they were not anymore (although they were still super cold) and I was moving around a little to keep myself from freezing. If I had known I would have to wait that long, I probably would've worn an extra layer of clothing (in addition to the few that I was already wearing). Might've worn gloves as well.

melchizedek · « **Reply #144 on:** April 21, 2008, 01:35:58 pm »

Me, I didn't cosplay, I fired up my bike and took it for a spin to the festival. So I had jeans and leathers. However when it started snowing I wasn't excited, two wheels + ice + freeway = not good.

Special thanks to steve for standing in line and getting me taiyaki.

VampireFangs103 · « **Reply #145 on:** April 21, 2008, 02:08:35 pm »

I had a great time. ^^ It was really fun, though I was freeeeeeeeezing in my skimpy little outfit. ^^' I had a great time hanging with Hazuza and Cassiopeia. And thanks for the compliment on the boots. ^^ lol

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #146 on:** April 21, 2008, 09:28:27 pm »

So I was there. But DAMN, they've gotta do something about that taiyaki line. There's no reason someone should be in line 45 minutes for a waffle! They *know* the custard ones sell better than the red bean ones, so why do they make LESS of them?

Shadow · « **Reply #147 on:** April 21, 2008, 09:31:55 pm »

My friend wanted to try the taiyaki, but after waiting in line for 12 minutes we just said screw it. I felt bad because she really wanted one. ;-; It was just too cold. What can't they do something to speed up the process?

laurifer · « **Reply #148 on:** April 21, 2008, 09:39:57 pm »

Quote from: Shadow on April 21, 2008, 09:31:55 pm

My friend wanted to try the taiyaki, but after waiting in line for 12 minutes we just said screw it. I felt bad because she really wanted one. ;-; It was just too cold. What can't they do something to speed up the process?

There were these two elderly women in front of use (who were really nice!) who waited as long as we did for the taiyaki (30+ minutes) and they were REALLY close to ordering (like, right in front of the stand underneath the little booth cover thing) but for some reason they just left...it made us really sad since they were so close yet they walked away and waited for nothing

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #149 on:** April 21, 2008, 10:26:12 pm »

those are always super popular... im not suprised that they ran out of the custard ones, they did last year too. The line is often because people order alot of them (since they are reasonably priced) and since they make em the old fashion way and they are warm when you get them I really can't complain other than to say maybe they should make more of the custard ones and less of the redbean ones though those are good too!

lol good news i found shoes for the kcon girl cosplay at goodwill!!

BlackjackGabbiani · « **Reply #150 on:** April 22, 2008, 01:45:03 am »

They're a huge store. They can afford more taiyaki irons (or whatever you call the presses). They'd get their money back in no time.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #151 on:** April 22, 2008, 05:40:01 am »

T_T
I was just sitting at home in front of my computer on Saturday and I totally spaced out on the festival. I lose.

Shadow · « **Reply #152 on:** April 22, 2008, 03:21:26 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on April 21, 2008, 09:39:57 pm

Quote from: Shadow on April 21, 2008, 09:31:55 pm
My friend wanted to try the taiyaki, but after waiting in line for 12 minutes we just said screw it. I felt bad because she really wanted one. ;-; It was just too cold. What can't they do something to speed up the process?

There were these two elderly women in front of use (who were really nice!) who waited as long as we did for the taiyaki (30+ minutes) and they were REALLY close to ordering (like, right in front of the stand underneath the little booth cover thing) but for some reason they just left...it made us really sad since they were so close yet they walked away and waited for nothing

That's so sad.. ;-; To be waiting that long and just walk away. We had a hard enough time walking away after 12 minutes..

melchizedek · « **Reply #153 on:** April 23, 2008, 11:27:02 am »

I should go find a taiyaki iron one of these days and help meet the overwhelming demand

laurifer · « **Reply #154 on:** April 23, 2008, 03:43:39 pm »

Quote from: melchizedek on April 23, 2008, 11:27:02 am

I should go find a taiyaki iron one of these days and help meet the overwhelming demand

I'll find one in Japan! lol

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #155 on:** April 23, 2008, 04:49:57 pm »

Quote from: laurifer on April 23, 2008, 03:43:39 pm

Quote from: melchizedek on April 23, 2008, 11:27:02 am
I should go find a taiyaki iron one of these days and help meet the overwhelming demand

I'll find one in Japan! lol

And then have it confiscated (and sold on ebay) by the airport.

laurifer · « **Reply #156 on:** April 23, 2008, 05:12:40 pm »

Hahaha they'd be like "ma'am, you can't bring a fish shaped hammer into the united states"
me: "it's not a hammer!!!"
them: "knowing you, you'd probably use it like one" XD

nikkiolie · « **Reply #157 on:** April 29, 2008, 05:28:59 pm »

I was home from college that weekend and my parents decided to go to Uwajimaya and on the way there I was talking about the festival and didn't even know that it was going on. we pulled into the parking lot and saw a bunch of tents and I get really excited. Being a poor college student I convinced my parents to pay for the badge. ^_^ On top of that we got like $100 worth of food. I love Asian food X3

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #158 on:** April 29, 2008, 09:54:23 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on April 29, 2008, 05:28:59 pm

I was home from college that weekend and my parents decided to go to Uwajimaya and on the way there I was talking about the festival and didn't even know that it was going on. we pulled into the parking lot and saw a bunch of tents and I get really excited. Being a poor college student I convinced my parents to pay for the badge. ^_^ On top of that we got like $100 worth of food. I love Asian food X3

Yay, milkin the parentals. That's always good times, lol. ^_^ I jest, but yes, I'm glad to hear you got your badge! I just got mine in the mail today. *dances*

But, anyway, where do you normailly go to college?

Hawkeye · « **Reply #159 on:** April 29, 2008, 09:58:36 pm »

Part of the reason the taiyaki lines were so long was there was a few people when I was there that ordered 15-20 of them all at once.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #160 on:** April 30, 2008, 07:52:27 am »

Quote from: EveofAbyss on April 29, 2008, 09:54:23 pm

Quote from: nikkiolie on April 29, 2008, 05:28:59 pm
I was home from college that weekend and my parents decided to go to Uwajimaya and on the way there I was talking about the festival and didn't even know that it was going on. we pulled into the parking lot and saw a bunch of tents and I get really excited. Being a poor college student I convinced my parents to pay for the badge. ^_^ On top of that we got like $100 worth of food. I love Asian food X3

Yay, milkin the parentals. That's always good times, lol. ^_^ I jest, but yes, I'm glad to hear you got your badge! I just got mine in the mail today. *dances*

But, anyway, where do you normailly go to college?

I go to OSU. I'm almost done with my second year and I am loving every minute of it. Now I just can't wait till I turn 21

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #161 on:** April 30, 2008, 07:55:34 am »

A lot to do for the 21+ crowd out in that area? That's Eugene, right? Yeah, I've heard of some of the stuff that goes down out there, heh.

Kahlan4 · « **Reply #162 on:** April 30, 2008, 09:17:10 am »

^actually osu is the one in corvallis ^.^

nikkiolie · « **Reply #163 on:** April 30, 2008, 10:46:24 am »

There not a whole lot to do in Corvallis, there is a lot more in Eugene. It would just be fun to hang out with friends at a bar or a club. But we are getting way off topic here XD.

Etchy · « **Reply #164 on:** September 17, 2008, 09:13:11 pm »

Sweet! This is the day before my birthday so I might get my friends from Corvallis down here and we can go to that then probably cosplay on my birthday somewhere XD

Mei Long · « **Reply #165 on:** September 18, 2008, 02:04:24 am »

Hope this isn't too terribly off topic, considering from what I can see this is a discussion on a past event, but is there another festival this weekend? Or perhaps it is the next... I am remembering this from a far gone conversation, forgive me. XD; If this is so, will anyone be attending? =)

melchizedek · « **Reply #166 on:** September 18, 2008, 04:24:14 am »

it is the next weekend and is called japan fest

http://www.uwajimaya.com/cgi-bin/calendar/plans.cgi

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #167 on:** September 19, 2008, 06:10:52 am »

And now that ye've answered that question, I'll be locking this thread up tight!

Thar be new threads for the Festival Japan.

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