Sato Pictures!
Yes, it took me 4 months (or was it 5?! O_O) to upload the pictures.... Sue me. XD
From Osaka to Tenshi no Sato, we took the Hankyuu line where we take the train to Namba first, then take Hankyuu line to 桂 (forgot the pronounciation...), then take the Arashiyama line to Arashiyama. You can take the JR train within Kyoto if you stay in Kyoto. ^^ When we start, I forgot to print out the address of Sato when I was at home, so we didn't have address and was all scared that we won't find it. But when we arrive, the train mater knows where it is!! He even had a map with Tenshi no Sato written down. XDD It was hilarious.
Because from Hankyuu Arashiyama station to Tenshi-no-Sato is a long walk, Pika recommend you take a taxi there. It only costs 660 yen (around $6), and it saves a lot of time. But if you walk, you are also touring the most beautiful forest, Arashiyama, at the same time, which isn't bad either! ^^
We're finally here!!! This is the large sign of Tenshi no Sato!! The Jeruselum of BJD owners, and we're finally here!!! So happy~! >w<♥ I feel extremely lucky to be visiting the place after only about two years into the hobby~! Let's go!
This is also the famous building own by an infamous architect of Japan. This building is considered a National Treasure, which is also why it is only opened on the weekends. How Mr. Shigeto, Volk's president, got it I have no idea. XD;;;;
Well, Volks love these "member-only" thing... This is the sign outside that says, "Member Only! Must have Reservation to Enter!"
Very pretty traditional Japanese building. ^^ The entrance!
This is a side door that leads to the garden in the back. We didn't go (*cry*) because it was raining that day, and I don't want the babies to get wet, so we hurried in after the picture. On the very left you can see the security booth.... But no security. XD|||||
Walkway to the heart of Tenshi-no-Sato, the "museum".
The plaque on the ground... says "Road of Tenshi no Sato", except you can't see it because of the light reflect! T_T
DO NOT ENTER! So just a pic before the tiny door! XD
Welcome to Tenshi no Sato! ^______^
*squee* Yo-Tenshi Yuki! This sign gives some introduction of Tenshi no Sato museum. ^^
Reception area, right after you enter the door, where you sign-in and they check if you have a reservation, and hand you tickets of re-entry and tickets of Full-Choice System and tickets of One-Off lottery. You can also store your doll carriers as well. ^_^
Lobby (yes, blurry pic! Argh!) So many people!
The infamous Virgin Mary (or Mother SD XD) and Sei-Tenshi! It's smaller than I expected, since the pictures Volks took were all huge. It's only to the wall and it's about as wide as this picture shows. ^^|||| The Mother SD is tiny too. ^^|||| I was expecting like, Greek-style gigantic statute... But nope. XD
Tenshi no Sato exclusive angel dolls! ^_^ They sandwitch the Mother SD display on two sides. This is one of them. Byakuren and Yuki large pictures!
In front of the pictures, Shiratori, Tsubaki, and Sakaki. ♥
On the other side: Shiratori, Tsubaki pictures
Byakuren, and.... the two new angel dolls I forgot the name...... of..... ^^|||||||||||| You can purchase Shiratori, Tsubaki and Byakuren regularly in Tenshi no Sato, and if they have stock of some other angel dolls you can grab them too. Too bad Yuki's all gone. >< I know one of the new angels have like, ONE left over.
The Omaeke (did I spell it right? @@) ceremony of the day!
Mother SD and Sei-Tenshi close-up!
Sei-Tenshi playing in the clouds~ ♥
I love the black-hair one!!! ^^
The floor plan of Tenshi no Sato! (Not big, eh? trust me, the place is smaller than you expect)
Emblem inside the elevator! XD
Memorial One-Off model! They have a show where these models are also being lottery off. You get the ticket when you sign in. We put in for 2 too! Nope, no notice. ; _ ;
Scarred Ronin Tohya.... SQUEE! OvO
Sato-Exclusive No. 28 head...
She's so cute! LOVE the outfit. ^^
Toppi: I'm cuter!!! T_T
I think she's Cyndy....
HEATH!
What a HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOTTTTTTTTTT Lucas. I put in for him and Tohya. >X3
I'm pretty sure this is Hisui. ^^
Manabu~
Jun... She look so beautiful and cute and nice~~~
This is the space between the One-Off showing place and the LE showing place. I didn't take any pics of the LE showing place, but basically it's a rectangle room with chairs in the middle, and U-shaped glass case (floor to ceiling) with ALL the LE dolls EVER made by Volks. Crowded place, I say. XD
Me before the One-Off showing place. ^^ You see what I mean by the wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling glass case.
SO~! Tour's over.... Now it's time for PHOTO SHOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD The 4th floor is a beautiful space where it's all huge windows providing an excellent place for photo shooting, with the natural beauty of Arashiyama in the background.
What can I do but to hurry and take Touya out for some photoshooting? I know, a lot of people are saying that "oh, it's disrespectful and horrible and evil to bring other brand's doll to Volks", but I think if you understand that you ARE visiting their pllace, and respect them and know when to put non-Volks dolls away, I think it's fine. The 4th floor is a completely free and open space, and I was very careful where Touya can come out, and where he cannot. I don't see the problem. And the Japanese doll-owners fawned and gawked at his beauty. XD It was so fun~! ♥ He got so many praises of being beautiful.
Touya: Mmm, such good weather.....
Toppi: 'niichan, what are you doing?
Touya: I'm enjoying life, get it?
Toppi: Um... No?
Touya: Baka.
Toppi: T_______T
Toppi: I got scolded again.... Wah... *snuggles*
Kaede: ^^;;;;;; (she belongs to a very nice Japanese doll owner who didn't mind ^^)
So a group of doll owners were there, and I use my SUPER UBER BAD Japanese to ask if Toppi can join in the shoot, and they happily agreed~ ^^ One doll owner was SO dramatic that she SCREAMED when she saw Toppi, and (I kid you not) FAINTED onto the floor. I was like, O______________O. Then she asked me what other dolls I have, and when I mentioned Sweet Dream Lucas, she SCREAMED and FAINTED again. O__________O;;;;;;;;;;;; Who says Japanese are very quite and timid people? XD
Toppi looks like she's looking underneath the girl's skirt.... little perv... XD
I recall the owner said this was a Tony. Hawt~
yoSD army!!!!! KAWAII!!!!!!!! ♥
Toppi looks so huge with the yoSDs... XD
Toppi: Come and have some fruits~!♥ (there's a lot of plastic props on the 4th floor for photoshooting, squee!)
Touya: Anybody wanna buy some fruits? We'll give away a Toppi!
Toppi: NYO!!!!!!!!! >< You can't sell me!!!!!!!!!!!
Touya: You don't worth any money~ I'm selling fruits, you're just a gift~
Toppi: MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *cry*
Touya: Nyahahahaha.... *cackles*
I think this is a Heath... or Yukinojo.... in a Matrix outfit.... UBER HAWT.....
... But with a cute little side kick!! XDDDDD K-A-W-A-I-I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Toppi: *stares* Oniisan.... What are you doing? @@
Heath/Yukinojo (?): .....Babysitting....
Toppi: .... Oh.... *sweat drops*
Prettier than flower.... XD There's no other dolls that suit blooming, large flowers more than Touya... And YES, HE is a BOY. XD
Toppi: *squee* There's bread!!!
Mom: You gonna eat all of it, Toppi?
Toppi: UHN!!!!!!! *happy*
Mom: No wonder you're fat...
Toppi: O_O!!!!!!! I'm.... I'm not fat!!!!! T____T
Touya: Mm, bread.... Looks yummy...
Toppi: 'niichan, I want some too~!
Touya: You still want some!?
Toppi: I want some too~~~~~~~~!
Touya: Alright, alright, here you go.
Toppi: YAY!!!!!! *munch munch* Yummy!!!!! &herats;
(Touya's actually a great brother that's most loving toward Toppi, AND the one that bullies Toppi the most. XD)
This one I'm CERTAIN is Tony
Touya: Want some grapes?
Toppi: WAI!!! Grapes!!
Touya: Is it goo-----
Toppi: *MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH*
Touya: *sweat drops* Forget it.... *sweat drops more* You'll get fat eating like that.....
Toppi: *mouthful* F.... fruits..... a... re... ok~
Toppi: 'niichan! Lisssssten~~~
Touya: Hai, hai~
Siblings having a small chat~ It seems Toppi's ecstatic that she's finally taller than Touya. XD
B1 is where you put together FCS, and there's a small baby cart there. S.. So.... Suiting!! XD
A Japanese male doll owner. Mom's not that used to Japanese male (you know, all supposedly dominant and stuff with their culture?) holding dolls so naturally. I just thought it was funny that he's wearing a SUIT and holding dolls. XD But he's very gracious and posed for this photo!! ♥
The Sunlight M17 that captured mom and my hearts in the cashier area. ^^ But Volks refuse to let us do the FCS regardless. T_T Oh well....
M17: Kissy! *kiss!*
Toppi: ???
Pika: Toppi! Now THAT is sexual harassment!
Toppi: E... EH?! I thought he's only kissing my hair.... Hair counts too!?
Pika: *faints*
Another Japanese male doll owner... See how happy he is holding his Syo? Squee! XD
There's a lot of furnitures in the first floor lobby. And... CUTE BABY BED!!!!! Must let Toppi sleeps!! X3 And it fits perfectly!! Touya's too big for it (and he refuse to get in too ^^||||||||)
Toppi: zzzz.....
Touya: Finally, some peace and quiet...
This is the "PHOTO SPOT" that Volks have on the first floor. Lucas' owner didn't move him while she went to take some other pics, so.... Excuse us~~ ♥
Hmm... I do wanna say 2 hawt guys, but Touya is too pretty for his own good. XD He's still very boyish and have the charms, but... It's still a hot guy with a pretty boy look... Touya's a more feminine beauty, but he's every bit of a boy! (think vampire... Squee!)
Sitting in front of the large glass pane... with a beautiful garden in the background....
Pika: Hey, baby! Look at mommy!
Touya: Alright, alright...
Toppi: I wanna take piccies too!!!
Touya: Alright, c'mere~ *picks up Toppi*
Toppi: *snuggles*
Such cute sibling picture!!! >W< I was all worried the way that Toppi and Touya hold each other it'll look like a couple (which they are NOT), but it turned out fine! Just a loving brother and a cuddly sister~ ^^♥
Pika: Toppi, mommy's gonna teach you something... When you see a hot guy area, hurry and snuggle over so mommy can take some pictures, okay?
Toppi: Oh, like this? *snuggles to Lucas*
Pika: Yup! Yup! Good Toppi~!♥ *snaps picture*
Mom: You're teaching bad thing to kids... ^^||||||
And.... My 4 AA batteries died after this pic. XD;;;;; We left not too long after that, and we actually went to Kobe for some real Kobe beef steak. YUM.........
BONUS PIC!
I stole these shots 'cause you're not suppose to take pictures at Sumika, for some reason... XD
Tsukasa!!! I love his outfit, but too bad it's not for sale. There are owner shows where doll owners will leave their dolls and the outfit (mostly they sewed them themselves) to Tenshi no Sumika for some show-off, and these two are there for that purpose.
Tenshi no Sumika @ Akihabara ^^
90 pictures! WHEW! XD
From Osaka to Tenshi no Sato, we took the Hankyuu line where we take the train to Namba first, then take Hankyuu line to 桂 (forgot the pronounciation...), then take the Arashiyama line to Arashiyama. You can take the JR train within Kyoto if you stay in Kyoto. ^^ When we start, I forgot to print out the address of Sato when I was at home, so we didn't have address and was all scared that we won't find it. But when we arrive, the train mater knows where it is!! He even had a map with Tenshi no Sato written down. XDD It was hilarious.
Because from Hankyuu Arashiyama station to Tenshi-no-Sato is a long walk, Pika recommend you take a taxi there. It only costs 660 yen (around $6), and it saves a lot of time. But if you walk, you are also touring the most beautiful forest, Arashiyama, at the same time, which isn't bad either! ^^
We're finally here!!! This is the large sign of Tenshi no Sato!! The Jeruselum of BJD owners, and we're finally here!!! So happy~! >w<♥ I feel extremely lucky to be visiting the place after only about two years into the hobby~! Let's go!
This is also the famous building own by an infamous architect of Japan. This building is considered a National Treasure, which is also why it is only opened on the weekends. How Mr. Shigeto, Volk's president, got it I have no idea. XD;;;;
Well, Volks love these "member-only" thing... This is the sign outside that says, "Member Only! Must have Reservation to Enter!"
Very pretty traditional Japanese building. ^^ The entrance!
This is a side door that leads to the garden in the back. We didn't go (*cry*) because it was raining that day, and I don't want the babies to get wet, so we hurried in after the picture. On the very left you can see the security booth.... But no security. XD|||||
Walkway to the heart of Tenshi-no-Sato, the "museum".
The plaque on the ground... says "Road of Tenshi no Sato", except you can't see it because of the light reflect! T_T
DO NOT ENTER! So just a pic before the tiny door! XD
Welcome to Tenshi no Sato! ^______^
*squee* Yo-Tenshi Yuki! This sign gives some introduction of Tenshi no Sato museum. ^^
Reception area, right after you enter the door, where you sign-in and they check if you have a reservation, and hand you tickets of re-entry and tickets of Full-Choice System and tickets of One-Off lottery. You can also store your doll carriers as well. ^_^
Lobby (yes, blurry pic! Argh!) So many people!
The infamous Virgin Mary (or Mother SD XD) and Sei-Tenshi! It's smaller than I expected, since the pictures Volks took were all huge. It's only to the wall and it's about as wide as this picture shows. ^^|||| The Mother SD is tiny too. ^^|||| I was expecting like, Greek-style gigantic statute... But nope. XD
Tenshi no Sato exclusive angel dolls! ^_^ They sandwitch the Mother SD display on two sides. This is one of them. Byakuren and Yuki large pictures!
In front of the pictures, Shiratori, Tsubaki, and Sakaki. ♥
On the other side: Shiratori, Tsubaki pictures
Byakuren, and.... the two new angel dolls I forgot the name...... of..... ^^|||||||||||| You can purchase Shiratori, Tsubaki and Byakuren regularly in Tenshi no Sato, and if they have stock of some other angel dolls you can grab them too. Too bad Yuki's all gone. >< I know one of the new angels have like, ONE left over.
The Omaeke (did I spell it right? @@) ceremony of the day!
Mother SD and Sei-Tenshi close-up!
Sei-Tenshi playing in the clouds~ ♥
I love the black-hair one!!! ^^
The floor plan of Tenshi no Sato! (Not big, eh? trust me, the place is smaller than you expect)
Emblem inside the elevator! XD
Memorial One-Off model! They have a show where these models are also being lottery off. You get the ticket when you sign in. We put in for 2 too! Nope, no notice. ; _ ;
Scarred Ronin Tohya.... SQUEE! OvO
Sato-Exclusive No. 28 head...
She's so cute! LOVE the outfit. ^^
Toppi: I'm cuter!!! T_T
I think she's Cyndy....
HEATH!
What a HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOTTTTTTTTTT Lucas. I put in for him and Tohya. >X3
I'm pretty sure this is Hisui. ^^
Manabu~
Jun... She look so beautiful and cute and nice~~~
This is the space between the One-Off showing place and the LE showing place. I didn't take any pics of the LE showing place, but basically it's a rectangle room with chairs in the middle, and U-shaped glass case (floor to ceiling) with ALL the LE dolls EVER made by Volks. Crowded place, I say. XD
Me before the One-Off showing place. ^^ You see what I mean by the wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling glass case.
SO~! Tour's over.... Now it's time for PHOTO SHOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD The 4th floor is a beautiful space where it's all huge windows providing an excellent place for photo shooting, with the natural beauty of Arashiyama in the background.
What can I do but to hurry and take Touya out for some photoshooting? I know, a lot of people are saying that "oh, it's disrespectful and horrible and evil to bring other brand's doll to Volks", but I think if you understand that you ARE visiting their pllace, and respect them and know when to put non-Volks dolls away, I think it's fine. The 4th floor is a completely free and open space, and I was very careful where Touya can come out, and where he cannot. I don't see the problem. And the Japanese doll-owners fawned and gawked at his beauty. XD It was so fun~! ♥ He got so many praises of being beautiful.
Touya: Mmm, such good weather.....
Toppi: 'niichan, what are you doing?
Touya: I'm enjoying life, get it?
Toppi: Um... No?
Touya: Baka.
Toppi: T_______T
Toppi: I got scolded again.... Wah... *snuggles*
Kaede: ^^;;;;;; (she belongs to a very nice Japanese doll owner who didn't mind ^^)
So a group of doll owners were there, and I use my SUPER UBER BAD Japanese to ask if Toppi can join in the shoot, and they happily agreed~ ^^ One doll owner was SO dramatic that she SCREAMED when she saw Toppi, and (I kid you not) FAINTED onto the floor. I was like, O______________O. Then she asked me what other dolls I have, and when I mentioned Sweet Dream Lucas, she SCREAMED and FAINTED again. O__________O;;;;;;;;;;;; Who says Japanese are very quite and timid people? XD
Toppi looks like she's looking underneath the girl's skirt.... little perv... XD
I recall the owner said this was a Tony. Hawt~
yoSD army!!!!! KAWAII!!!!!!!! ♥
Toppi looks so huge with the yoSDs... XD
Toppi: Come and have some fruits~!♥ (there's a lot of plastic props on the 4th floor for photoshooting, squee!)
Touya: Anybody wanna buy some fruits? We'll give away a Toppi!
Toppi: NYO!!!!!!!!! >< You can't sell me!!!!!!!!!!!
Touya: You don't worth any money~ I'm selling fruits, you're just a gift~
Toppi: MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *cry*
Touya: Nyahahahaha.... *cackles*
I think this is a Heath... or Yukinojo.... in a Matrix outfit.... UBER HAWT.....
... But with a cute little side kick!! XDDDDD K-A-W-A-I-I!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Toppi: *stares* Oniisan.... What are you doing? @@
Heath/Yukinojo (?): .....Babysitting....
Toppi: .... Oh.... *sweat drops*
Prettier than flower.... XD There's no other dolls that suit blooming, large flowers more than Touya... And YES, HE is a BOY. XD
Toppi: *squee* There's bread!!!
Mom: You gonna eat all of it, Toppi?
Toppi: UHN!!!!!!! *happy*
Mom: No wonder you're fat...
Toppi: O_O!!!!!!! I'm.... I'm not fat!!!!! T____T
Touya: Mm, bread.... Looks yummy...
Toppi: 'niichan, I want some too~!
Touya: You still want some!?
Toppi: I want some too~~~~~~~~!
Touya: Alright, alright, here you go.
Toppi: YAY!!!!!! *munch munch* Yummy!!!!! &herats;
(Touya's actually a great brother that's most loving toward Toppi, AND the one that bullies Toppi the most. XD)
This one I'm CERTAIN is Tony
Touya: Want some grapes?
Toppi: WAI!!! Grapes!!
Touya: Is it goo-----
Toppi: *MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH*
Touya: *sweat drops* Forget it.... *sweat drops more* You'll get fat eating like that.....
Toppi: *mouthful* F.... fruits..... a... re... ok~
Toppi: 'niichan! Lisssssten~~~
Touya: Hai, hai~
Siblings having a small chat~ It seems Toppi's ecstatic that she's finally taller than Touya. XD
B1 is where you put together FCS, and there's a small baby cart there. S.. So.... Suiting!! XD
A Japanese male doll owner. Mom's not that used to Japanese male (you know, all supposedly dominant and stuff with their culture?) holding dolls so naturally. I just thought it was funny that he's wearing a SUIT and holding dolls. XD But he's very gracious and posed for this photo!! ♥
The Sunlight M17 that captured mom and my hearts in the cashier area. ^^ But Volks refuse to let us do the FCS regardless. T_T Oh well....
M17: Kissy! *kiss!*
Toppi: ???
Pika: Toppi! Now THAT is sexual harassment!
Toppi: E... EH?! I thought he's only kissing my hair.... Hair counts too!?
Pika: *faints*
Another Japanese male doll owner... See how happy he is holding his Syo? Squee! XD
There's a lot of furnitures in the first floor lobby. And... CUTE BABY BED!!!!! Must let Toppi sleeps!! X3 And it fits perfectly!! Touya's too big for it (and he refuse to get in too ^^||||||||)
Toppi: zzzz.....
Touya: Finally, some peace and quiet...
This is the "PHOTO SPOT" that Volks have on the first floor. Lucas' owner didn't move him while she went to take some other pics, so.... Excuse us~~ ♥
Hmm... I do wanna say 2 hawt guys, but Touya is too pretty for his own good. XD He's still very boyish and have the charms, but... It's still a hot guy with a pretty boy look... Touya's a more feminine beauty, but he's every bit of a boy! (think vampire... Squee!)
Sitting in front of the large glass pane... with a beautiful garden in the background....
Pika: Hey, baby! Look at mommy!
Touya: Alright, alright...
Toppi: I wanna take piccies too!!!
Touya: Alright, c'mere~ *picks up Toppi*
Toppi: *snuggles*
Such cute sibling picture!!! >W< I was all worried the way that Toppi and Touya hold each other it'll look like a couple (which they are NOT), but it turned out fine! Just a loving brother and a cuddly sister~ ^^♥
Pika: Toppi, mommy's gonna teach you something... When you see a hot guy area, hurry and snuggle over so mommy can take some pictures, okay?
Toppi: Oh, like this? *snuggles to Lucas*
Pika: Yup! Yup! Good Toppi~!♥ *snaps picture*
Mom: You're teaching bad thing to kids... ^^||||||
And.... My 4 AA batteries died after this pic. XD;;;;; We left not too long after that, and we actually went to Kobe for some real Kobe beef steak. YUM.........
BONUS PIC!
I stole these shots 'cause you're not suppose to take pictures at Sumika, for some reason... XD
Tsukasa!!! I love his outfit, but too bad it's not for sale. There are owner shows where doll owners will leave their dolls and the outfit (mostly they sewed them themselves) to Tenshi no Sumika for some show-off, and these two are there for that purpose.
Tenshi no Sumika @ Akihabara ^^
90 pictures! WHEW! XD