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Since almost everyone I know visited Japan this summer, I would like re-live my visit this year through this post.  This time, I will focus on luxury bags. We've heard about the usual reseller shops that house these luxury brands.  The one I can remember now is Daikokuya. I must've visited almost all reseller shops I've seen on the road.  I've noticed that these shops carry the top 3 popular ones:  Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton.  There still are several pieces of Balenciaga, Valentino, Tory Burch, Celine, Gucci and Michael Kors but not as abundant as the top 3.  I guess what carries the most value are the three popular ones. If you are looking for cheap designer bags, I suggest checking out Don Quixote.  You will usually find on the topmost floors on Donki.  I think this is the one in Shinjuku. I am not so sure. You find them arranged like this or inside locked glass cabinets.  I'm sure the artisans who made these bags will tu...

I've heard so much about the restaurants sprouting along Lilac St. in Marikina. Though it is just 10 minutes away from the place I grew up in, I never really had a chance to sample any of it, mainly because my mother always prepares food for us whenever we visit.  Except today. So, I took the opportunity to sample the food of Lilac Street.  My first choice was my friend Dang's take-out bar called OMOnok, that serves Korean-style fried chicken.  Unfortunately, it was closed during lunch today. I drove some more and found a bigger restaurant called Miguel and Maria. Unlike the other establishments, this one can accommodate 6 cars in the parking lot.  Based on my estimate, it can also seat around 60 diners at a time.  There are seats outside the main dining hall for smokers.  The main dining hall is divided into two sections.  The wooden doors and window plus marbled floors gave that homey feel.  I guess this was one of those old homes that...