First things first, a big thank you to the reader who reccomended Brown Rice Cafe to me-it's my new favorite. I've grabbed lunch there the past two days with my mom.
An exciting find right next to Brown Rice Cafe was the Crayon House-a kids book and toy store, which also has an organic cafe downstairs.
The kids books there were sooo cute...wish I could read them.
I'd like to know what this book was about...can't read japanese but I'm pretty sure the title is Satan Rides the Big Queef.
Loved this one about a kindly furry turd monster.
Upstairs at the Crayon House was the toy floor(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Mom and I were wanting to bring all of these cool toys home and then we saw this big siamese kitty......
and suddenly kitty was the only thing that mattered to us. We were getting so lonely without our pets, this kitty was the perfect solution. It was immediately decided that the kitty would be our constant companion.
We've only just picked out a name for the kitty: her name is Nao.
Went back to Brown Rice Cafe yesterday-with Nao in tow.
Nao likes to ride in my mom's Prada bag.
Yesterday I wore a men's tee from Urban Outfitters, a skirt from a japanese label I can't seem to remember, Natalia Brilli amp cord neckalce and Nolex watch, and Martin Margiela cowboy boots.
Mom wears Hysteric Glamour jeans, Nakkna dress, and orange flip flops
Did some shooting in Harjuku again yesterday-it's nice to shoot here because no one ever says 'no' to having their picture taken.
We've found that Nao causes a scene wherever she goes...it's hilarious, people cannot keep their shit together when they see this cat!! Flocks of old ladies were attacking us yesterday...a chorus of 'kawaiiiiiiiiiiiiiii's followed Nao wherever she went. A group of girls even started doing a totally hysterical imitation of Nao's floppy arms when we were walking down the street with her.
Nao and I posed for a streetstyle blog.
Nao has made many friends since we freed her from the Crayon House.
Keiko from Anniversaire Cafe with Nao.
Here is Kohta again, posing with Nao!
It's raining again today-I think my mom and I are going to take Nao to the aquarium. C ya later.
I think I'm gonna go to japan just to flirt with that waiter... And then marry him and kids and live happily ever after...ahh a girl can dream anyways.
Posted by: julia | July 01, 2009 at 08:57 PM
Such a cute kitty!
Posted by: stylecrusader | July 01, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Ooh! Nao is too cute! She looks beautiful perched in your mom's Prada! Love your outfit, especially those degrade MM boots, and your mom looks fab as well, of course! :) Man, your pics are amazing! What camera are you using?
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | July 01, 2009 at 09:02 PM
haha! wow that's too cute!
lol Nao should get his own blog! haha
Posted by: sd | July 01, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Nao is the twin of my siamese, Rama! what a wonderful trip you are having. thanks so much for all the info. can't wait to see more.
Posted by: mieke | July 01, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Nao is so adorable, great post... (I've been a follower of your blog for a bit, love it!)
Posted by: Kallie | July 01, 2009 at 09:06 PM
i really love that skirt - it looks wonderful on you!
also, what kind of camera are you using? im looking to buy a digital slr and i love your photos :)
-zarna
http://zarnasrunway.blogspot.com
Posted by: Zarna | July 01, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Hi Jane, I LOVE the skirt with the boots. I adore the boots and all the dynamite pics! <3 Ava
Posted by: ava | July 01, 2009 at 09:07 PM
oooooohhhh
love Nao ^.^
love the outfit too!
i'd like to know more about that skirt, it's magnificent, I can't figure what's the fabric, and the construction of it just by the pic... =/
Posted by: Gabriela | July 01, 2009 at 09:09 PM
also Nao means 'No' in portuguese..
Posted by: Gabriela | July 01, 2009 at 09:09 PM
NAO is adorable!!!! XOXOXO
Posted by: KAMI | July 01, 2009 at 09:11 PM
ah ha ha TOO FUNNY! love the photos! everyone seems to be smiling and laughing in them, i guess it's the power of nao!
also that skirt is awesome. i must have it.
Posted by: Belle | July 01, 2009 at 09:12 PM
So so so so funny. You are so lucky to be able to visit this amazing place and do these things!
So awesome you were featured on a street style blog as well with your kitty.
love the fashion kiwi
http://www.thefashionkiwi.blogspot.com
Posted by: the fashion kiwi | July 01, 2009 at 09:13 PM
I was smiling and half-laughing at times when I read this post. It's very entertaining. Thank you for sharing with us your adventures in Tokyo! Keep posting! :)
Cheers,
Kate from http://www.theleftlook.com
Posted by: kate | July 01, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Oh my gosh, Nao is such a great pet!
I love that skirt, great outfit.
These Japan posts are the best :D
Posted by: Christine | July 01, 2009 at 09:16 PM
i think you just started a new trend - catcessories! that is too funny and too kawaiiii!
Posted by: PlanBVintage | July 01, 2009 at 09:23 PM
AAAWW - NAO'S A STAR!
Posted by: JHE'ANELL | July 01, 2009 at 09:27 PM
I loved this post! Tons of eye candy!! I love that people are so cool about getting their pics taken in Harajuku. Nao is so adorbs.
http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com
Posted by: fashion roadkill | July 01, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Nao is so cute... i love reading about your adventures in tokyo, i'm quite envious! please check out my blog at http://framestheworld.blogspot.com/ thanks!
Posted by: jem | July 01, 2009 at 09:34 PM
This post is so full of happiness! Love the photos of Nao + everyone. So freakin' cute!
Posted by: soph (owl vs. dove) | July 01, 2009 at 09:37 PM
Nao is such a cutie! I'm sure she's glad you freed her from the Crayon House and that she gets to enjoy fame and adventure. Your outfit is so cute, too-- it's no surprise you got your picture taken for a street style blog.
Posted by: Vanessa | July 01, 2009 at 09:37 PM
Is Nao suppose to be a girl or a boy? I guess the title of this post should have been: "Responsible Pet Ownership"....LOL....because you have such ardent compassion for animals. bE sAFe!
Mercury ;)
Posted by: Mercury | July 01, 2009 at 09:40 PM
omg! Nao is so cute, i just want to hug it :), i love your outfit, especially the boots they are soo. . texas! lol, i'm from Mexico, but i live near texas, and i just love those boots they remind me a lot of the cowboys i see walking the streets nearly every day.
xo!
Posted by: Gaby | July 01, 2009 at 09:41 PM
haha, you and your mom are so funny. Nao looks so real. (:
Posted by: ann | July 01, 2009 at 09:46 PM
It's so amazing how in all these pictures everyone has humongous wide smiles... Nao is definitely a charmer!
Posted by: Libby | July 01, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Great pictures, although I laughed at the thought of you taking the belt/crotch street snap.
Also I agree with the comment above, cat carrying shall definately become a trend :)
Posted by: chelsea | July 01, 2009 at 09:48 PM
I think you and your mom are cheeky & glamorous at the same time! You two make a great pair! So stylish & clever! I hope Nao has fun at the aquarium! {tell her to leave those fish alone!} Your blog is totally great, you guys are truly talented!
Posted by: The Beauty File | July 01, 2009 at 09:50 PM
Ha, that cat is awesome!! For the best green tea I've ever had in my life go to The Westin in Ebisu. I wasn't much of a green tea fan until I had it there. Now I've been looking all over Australia to find just as good!
Posted by: Zilla | July 01, 2009 at 09:51 PM
you guys are too cute! i love how you and your mom are the best of friends and go childishly delightful with toys!
Posted by: Annie | July 01, 2009 at 09:53 PM
The title of the satan book is something like "crying red devil"- but my Japanese is not so hot.
Posted by: RXFASHION | July 01, 2009 at 09:53 PM
I'm dying! That is too funny about Nao...
Posted by: Crystal | July 01, 2009 at 09:53 PM
It looks like you're having the greatest time!! Love Nao - so cute :)
Posted by: Margarita | July 01, 2009 at 09:59 PM
what a cute kitty. ^.^ also wondering what you're wearing in the first photo of you with nao..?
Posted by: quelle | July 01, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Aww its so cute how you took Nao everywhere!
Posted by: piglet | July 01, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I LOVE your ensemble here.. I want your skirt!!
and I'm officially in love with the boots!
Posted by: ragil mega | July 01, 2009 at 10:20 PM
omg!! he is so cute and funny too! thanks for making me laugh and smile. lol
Posted by: Nicole Then | July 01, 2009 at 10:36 PM
You know, I scrolled down and saw "Satan Rides the Big Queef" and promptly lost it. Too funny! That will be stuck in my mind all night! Enjoyed the post. :)
Posted by: Ke | July 01, 2009 at 10:39 PM
amazing!
I had a friend who had a similar concept to Nao
He bought a stuffed giraffe in southern Argentina while backpacking, named it Fernando
all his ensuing facebook albums featured Fernando in exotic locations throughout south america, it was hilarious
Posted by: Dana | July 01, 2009 at 10:39 PM
I really don't understand the fascination with Nao and stuffed animals in general. Lol this post just made me laugh because I thought that was so weird. I'm at a loss for words...maybe its just me. Great streetstyle pictures.
Posted by: Kathlene | July 01, 2009 at 10:42 PM
(new reader here)
love the shots of your adventures in Japan! Amazing how Nao is bridging you with the locals, as well as the common ground you share with all the fashionable Harajuku/Omotesando strollers. I was in Japan during late May and I wanted to get more stylish shots of everyone here but left after barely two weeks - your shots take me back and put a smile on my face.
Posted by: H. | July 01, 2009 at 10:51 PM
i've been following your blog for a while but never commented (i don't think... maybe once, can't remember), but i just had to say something. this is hilarious, i am laughing so hard. you have a great sense of humor with your description of the children's books and toting around Nao. your blog is great. keep up the good work! oh and also, your outfit went in my inspiration folder... thanks!
Posted by: dani | July 01, 2009 at 10:53 PM
nao is so cool!
ive got a frog (kermit from the muppets) that i take with me everywhere i travel, and i take him pictures as well like in the coliseum in rome or the eiffel tower, i dont know if u had watch the film "Amelie" that she gets pictures from the neightbours garden gnome everywhere in the world. well i do that with coco, thats how i call kermit. maybe sometime they are going to meet up. great shoes btw.
bests regards
M, from argentina
Posted by: majo | July 01, 2009 at 10:55 PM
i love the Nao, she is so cute :)
xx. A
Posted by: alyse | July 01, 2009 at 10:56 PM
this was so fun! I'm enjoying your trip as if i'm with you guys! hahaha such fun!
Posted by: macky styledump.com | July 01, 2009 at 11:23 PM
hahah that's HILARIOUS!! i don't how you can find so many people willing and WANTING to share the joy of a stuffed animal.
look fabulous, by the way!
Posted by: caitie | July 01, 2009 at 11:27 PM
how fun!!!
I Love all the pics of Japanese people.
And love your outfit with MMM cowboy boots!!!
Hanh,
www.life-in-travel.blogspot.com
Posted by: Hanh, Life-in-travel | July 01, 2009 at 11:33 PM
What a beautiful little kitty! I love her friend pics. What a popular girl. And you look stunning in blue!!
Posted by: daphne | July 01, 2009 at 11:35 PM
I Love this post:) Meet the Nao :D
Posted by: anN | July 01, 2009 at 11:49 PM
AW Nao! Hahah that's so adorable! Ahh the style there is amazingg. :p
Posted by: Cruz | July 01, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Love your shirt and skirt ;)
Posted by: mari | July 01, 2009 at 11:56 PM