top 3 from the list of affordable place to shop in japan

Ameyoko is a famous discount shopping street located in Ueno Tokyo, it is visited more often not only by Japanese but also by many tourists throughout the world who come to Japan for its cheap and discounted products,  the ameyoko is filled with all kinds of stores such as cosmetics, clothes, goods, cheap seafood, second hand, and new branded items. and if ever you want to see or buy some exotic and weird food you can find lots of stores selling it frozen, at the underground part in the middle of ameyoko street. you will reach the Ameyoko Shopping Street walking distance from Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. (image source by fastjapan.com)
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Don Quijote is the best-discounted store in Japan and one of my favorite malls to window shop ever since my living here in Japan began.  if you come to Don Quijote you'll see the variety of goods at the very cheapest price. There is the supermarket for foods, makeup, gadgets, fashion clothes and accessories, appliances, weird props for any occasion such as Halloween, Christmas and a lots more. one good thing about don Quijote is because this store is open for 24 hours for a month. so! if you plan to buy the cheapest and nice souvenirs here in Japan Don Quijote is one of my recommendation for you.
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If you’re short with a budget on your travel the hyaku-en shop, is the best place to get in. the Daiso hyaku-en shop (100 yen or 1 dollar shop) A shop with good quality and affordable items could able to pick out and take home for only 100 yen. in Daiso shop, it feels homey and fun experience to shop there.  They sell a variety of items such as foods, cheap price accessories, home decoration, gardening items, sewing parts, chocolates, cosmetics, outdoors gadget, all types of kitchenware and helpful lifehacks gadget that you can't imagine it exists.(image source japantoday.com)

8 Best Yoga Poses to Weight Loss

  You might have tried many different things to get into shape like massage gels, creams and pills. these many seem affective at first but, will have a long term affect on the body. only exercises will build the body strength and tone down the muscles. so here are a few beginner yoga poses which will help you get tones legs and a flat tummy.

YOGA WARRIOR POSE:

For this yoga pose you need to stand straight with your legs far apart. now bring your hands up above your head and stretch them. clasp both hands together in a namaste and turn your torso to the right side. your right knee should bend slightly while trying to stretch your abdominal muscles as much as you can. after turning it to the right, follow the same procedure to the left. this posture will tighten your muscles and also tone your legs giving you very good body strength.

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YOGA WARRIOR POSE II:

 This yoga pose is just the same as the above. it has the same affect on the tummy and legs. it is done in a different ways. the hands do not make a namaste, they are stretch out to both the sides. while bending the leg. by doing this the abdominal muscles are stretched. this pose is very effective for fat elimination. (Photo credit shantigreen.com)

YOGA CHAIR POSE:

This asana is a chair pose in the air and it requires a lots of stamina. you may feel pain in your legs in the first couple of days when you practice it. however doing this regularly will help you gain flexibility and the pain will vanish. you need to have your feet together inhale while you raise your hands above your head. stretch them up while bending your knees. now you need to remain in this position for at least 60 seconds. it maybe difficult in the beginning to remain in this position. so try hold it as much as you can and stand up when you feel too much pressure. you can begin by doing this 10 time everyday and increase the number every 3 days. it will tone down your thigh melt the fats from your tummy.(Photo credit herintalk.com)

YOGA BOAT POSE:

Sit down on a map and stretch your legs. your knees should be pulled up, thighs should be tight and your toes should pointed out. now try to raise your feet on the ground and bring your legs to a 45 degree angle. inhale while you raise your feet and avoid bending your knees. the spine should be straight and your body should make a V shape. Raise your arms to the shoulder level. this pose will increase your stamina and also cut down tummy fat.(Photo credit webfitness.com)

YOGA BRIDGE POSE:

Lie down on your back,bend your knees. your feet should remain on the ground, the palms should be straight. Now lift your hips from the ground and balance yourself on your hands and feet. this pose will increase your muscle strength.(Photo credit allwomenstalk.com)

YOGA COBBLER'S POSE:

The cobbler's pose is one of the easiest and helpful poses of yoga. you need to sit down with your spine straight. your knees should be bent and the soles of your feet should be facing each other. you should press the soles together and hold this pose for a minute.(Photo credit workouttrends.com)

YOGA LOCUST POSE:

You need to lie face down with your palms facing on the ground. while inhaling you should lift up your legs without bending your knees. your upper torso and hands should also be lifted up, giving you a stretch of the abdominal muscles. you need to balance yourself on the tummy. this pose will reduce the fats near the hips and stretch your legs muscles.(Photo credit workouttrends.com)

YOGA CAMEL POSE:

Sit on your feet with your knees and calves close together. you need to use soft cloth under you to prevent pain. now come onto your knees and place your hands on your hips. stretching out your torso look above. hold your heels slowly, one hand after the other. Bend backward and stretch out the chest tummy. you can feel the weight in your arms. this position is useful to melt the fat in almost all of the areas of your body. (Photo credit popsugar.com)

The Instruction above will able to help you effectively stretching the muscles around the hips,waist,abdomen, legs and hands. this will eliminates the fats and give you a healthier lighter body. it could help you to lose unhealthy fatty issues in the body, Constipation, stress and nervous tension are reduce by these poses.

2016: Year of The Monkey and its Personality

The Year of the Monkey, 2016, in the Ba Zi calendar, is symbolized by two elements – with Yang fire sitting on top of metal. According to the cycle of birth and destruction, which governs the inter relationship between the elements, Fire conquers metal and so they are on the destructive cycle and have fighting relationship. Normally such conflicting elements means disharmony.(Photo credit vectoropenstock.com) 
In particular Yang Fire symbolizes a straight-forward and quick temper person more ready to explode. So there will be international conflicts and clashes. However, it seems such conflicts may not be very violent and yang fire sitting on Monkey is also symbol of the “Setting Sun” as Monkey is metal representing the west. So the yang fire is comparatively mild. Also yang fire people is known to lose temper quickly but is honest and open at heart. So conflicts can be more easily resolved with compromise and concessions when the heat is cooling down after sun set. With such character of yang fire, I can expect 2016 will be comparatively less violent than 2014 and 2015 when the yang wood is a stubborn tree standing by its principles and refuses to bend. Also yang fire being the sun always brings optimism and warmth. As such, it will be easier to reach agreements and treaties to resolve conflicts and struggles. (Source: www.raymond-lo.com)
 
Years of birth: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Lucky Colors: white, blue, gold 
Lucky Numbers: 4 and 9 
Lucky Flowers: chrysanthemum, crape-myrtle

Characteristic
1. Monkeys can't see they forest for the trees.
2. Flatter Monkeys and they may do great things.
3. Monkeys are clever with their hands and good imitators.
4. Monkeys are restless animals of action.
5. Monkeys move easily when given instructions.
6. Monkeys are a cheerful life of the party.
7. Monkeys try hard if small change is involved.
8. Monkeys are a bit goofy.
9. Monkeys are trusting and easily deceived.
10. Monkeys are curious and want to improve themselves.

Personality
People born in a year of the Monkey are witty, intelligent, and have a magnetic personality. Personality traits, like mischievousness, curiosity, and cleverness, make them very naughty. Monkeys are masters of practical jokes, because they like playing most of the time. Though they don't have any bad intentions, their pranks sometimes hurt the feelings of others.
Those born in a year of the Monkey are fast learners and crafty opportunists. They have many interests and need partners who are capable of stimulating them. While some like the eccentric nature of Monkeys, some don't trust their sly, restless, and inquisitive nature.
Although they are clever and creative, monkeys can't always exhibit their talent properly. Monkeys like to take challenges and they prefer urban life to rural.

Health
Usually monkeys are very healthy creatures, partly due to their active lifestyles, and wanting to experience the flavors of life. If they do experience illness, it is usually of the nervous or circulatory system.

Career
When it comes to careers, Monkeys do work very hard. They can adapt to different working environments. Good career choices for monkeys are accounting and banking, science, engineering, stock market trading, air traffic control, film directing, jewelry, and salesmanship.

Relationship
In relationships Monkeys are not very quick in settling down, as they tend to be promiscuous and are easily bored. However, once Monkeys get a perfect partner, they commit to him/her in every possible way. Since Monkeys love to talk and are sociable, they can be communicated with easily.
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