Disturbingly Cool Alcatraz E.R. Restaurant (Shibuya, Japan)

Some of you might have seen a tiny glimpse of Alcatraz E.R. restaurant from my Instagram video:

↑ Click play to watch :D ↑

Now, let's take a detailed look at what this restaurant has to offer! :)

It wasn't that hard to find this wacky place in Shibuya. Although we did have our share of doubts, because it's located down a quiet street surrounded by hotels. And some of them were Love hotels. -___-

But hey! Thanks to Google Maps, WE FOUND IT!

When we saw the building, we thought it was closed because there was no signs of life whatsoever (haven't entered the building but already felt creepy fml). There was an Alcatraz banner though, so we decided to enter anyway.

The restaurant is located on the second floor inside this eerie building, so we had to ride the slow dim-lighted elevator first.

As we stepped off the elevator, there was a dark, narrow, filthy hall with three to five empty chairs, blood-splattered walls, and a red carpet that read "Alcatraz ER" laying on the floor.

And there were these four buttons you need to press to get into the restaurant! :D

It said to press your blood type, but all buttons work the same.

↓ After you pressed it, the door on the left side will open. :) ↓

// INSIDE THE RESTAURANT //

The decoration of this place was insanely cool! They really pay attention to detail and live up to their gruesome medical-prison theme! #japanisthebest

↑ Cute photos of the staffs! ↑

↑ WAH, I just realized there was something written on the bottom left corner of the wall: "You are the man who can take me away from home." LOL! ↑

One of the highlights:

The jail-cell dining rooms!!

↑ Worry not, there are normal seats available if you are not comfortable sitting on a tatami mat. ↑

↑ Closer look at the cell. Oh yeah, you have to take off your shoes and slip into sandals before you enter the cell. ↑

There was also a VIP cell with a bigger space and pink decor! Kawaii max <3 And how cute are the Japanese? They posed without having me to ask. ^^

↑ How to get attention from the waitresses? Hit the bars with the pipe provided! xD ↑

↑ The waitresses are dressed as (sexy) nurses. All of them were super friendly, this one even asked me about Indonesia and how eager she is to visit Bali :D ↑

// F&B //

↑ They have Japanese (pink) and English (yellow) menu! ↑

↑ Was very surprised by the relatively cheap prices of the beer, cocktails, and dishes here! ↑

↑ Can you spot Nasi Goreng (Indonesian food which means Fried Rice)? hehehe...
The Blue Curry also looks tempting, but we were still full from our last meals so we just ordered some drinks and appetizer. ↑

They have many interesting cocktails with funny names and odd display, see for yourselves!!

1. SPERM JUICE

Before the waitress handing it to us, she drizzled syrup on top of the "penis" first and asked me to LICK it! Lolll

2. STRAWBERRY BOOBS

↑ Both of them were surprisingly tasty! ↑

↑ They also came with a cup of snacks that were supposed to be our "medicines" hehe... ↑

↑ Popcorn Chicken! ↑

↑  Shōchū to keep our bodies warm. ↑

↑ Their most popular cocktail served in bloody mannequins' heads haha, sorry I forgot the name! Brain something. ↑

↑ If you are not entertained yet, they also perform various "shows" where they turn off the lights (without notice), and suddenly you can hear the siren went off, loud music, and there are some men in clown masks holding a plastic axe, screaming and running along the corridors. One of them even ENTERED our cell and hit my head with his plastic axe several times! XD ↑

↑ The toilet is located outside the restaurant (before you press the "blood type" button). They make the atmosphere so scary wtf, I mean look at the walls and this mummy statue placed just before the toilet area:

-________-

↑ Inside the toilet which was empty by the time I entered it FML. Didn't even dare to look in the mirror. ↑

↑ The cute check that looks like a doctor's prescription. ;D ↑

WEBSITE: Alcatraz ER

ADDRESS: Dogenzaka, Shibuya, 150-0043, Japan

#OOTD

I really miss walking down this street, it's so serene and not crowded at all. :)

What I Wore: GOWIGASA Peterpan Collar Denim Top (as inner), Mustard Cropped Sweater, Green Plaid Midi Skirt, Vintage Purse Bag | Amble Footwear Shoes | Hat and Sunglasses bought from Shibuya109

A lot of you have been asking when will we launch the next GOWIGASA collection, the answer is we still don't know the exact date and time, but we will announce it on GOWIGASA Instagram and Twitter. So, stay tuned! It will be a collection not to be missed. ;)

Elissa Yamada

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Guest Speakers for Japan Beauty Week (Plaza Senayan, Jakarta)

Couple days ago, we were invited and given the honor to be the guest speakers at Japan Beauty Week event that was held by METI (Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) and Japan Cosmetic Industry Association on January 23-26th 2014 at Plaza Senayan, Jakarta.

Lookin nervous? Lol

The opening ceremony on January 23rd 2014 by JKT48. They're sporting OLIVE des OLIVE's (one of the supporting brand of Japan Beauty Week) kawaii clothes. (pic credit: Kawaii Beauty Japan)

Jess's outfit is also from OLIVE des OLIVE

Contrast with the clean setting of the event, the mall was filled with festive decoration to welcome Chinese New Year! They complemented each other beautifully, though.

So, what is Japan Beauty Week all about?

We found the event's page on Facebook and apparently, this event was held at Thailand couple months ago (Nov 2013). Wondering where the next spot for this interesting event will be. xD

So basically, it was a free event which purposes were:

• To introduce and educate visitors about Japanese beauty secret, tips and knowledge

• To introduce Japanese beauty products to the visitors; particularly the ones participated in this event: Astalift Indonesia, Rohto Hada Labo Indonesia, Kanebo Cosmetic Indonesia, Kracie Hadabisei, Menard Indonesia and Panasonic Beauty. All of them are some of the leading cosmetic brands in Japan, by the way. :D

Astalift cosmetics by Fujifilm

The event was a real. treat. Lots of curious passersby walked in and lucky them, they got to enjoy the privileges provided by the participating brands! Each booth offered either one or some of these: complimentary skin and hair checks, free makeovers, on-the-spot product trials, free samples, free gifts or merchandise, promotional discounts and of course... lots and lots of GOODIE BAGS containing valuable trial / travel sized products which aren't for sale anywhere!! We know, right?? ===(づ✧△✧)づ

There were also live makeup demo and beauty product demonstrations; which was a cool opportunity to study everything you need to know about the products offered there, how to apply them, etc. And even though you're not buying, it's still a great way to learn the right (or new) method of using our skin care and makeup at home. ;)

All Beauty Advisors (BA) of each booth were pretty active in greeting the visitors and asking them to step into their booths to enjoy the privileges they're offering!

Free makeover by Kanebo's Japanese make up artist

Free mask application at Kracie Hadabisei booth. They also gave away free masks for visitors. All they have to do? Just fill in a questionnaire! (ˆзˆ)-☆

A friendly Beauty Advisor (BA) from Hada Labo was giving a visitor free skin check with that sophisticated tool of theirs

Menard also offered free skin check and consultation. Their tool measures your skin's moisture level and suppleness, scans your skin's texture and melanin condition, and predicts the approaching danger to your skin that are caused by continuous exposure to UVA and UVB (sun's ultraviolet) radiation. >_< It will definitely make you pay more attention to your skin! ^^

BBlog booth! Along with Kawaii Beauty Japan, OLIVE des OLIVE, Million Carats and Halo Jepang!

Last but not least:

The Beauty Talkshow with Bloggers!

There were three bloggers per session and we would talk about beauty as we know it (full of struggles and maintenance for sure lol). In between the conversation, we also talked about our personal life, what we do for a living, our opinions of Japan, etc. :) Both our sessions were on January 26th. Jess at 12:15-12:45 PM and Elle at 17:15-17:45 PM. Guess who the host was? Stella Lee~~~~~ Lolll we were so excited when we found out about this. XD

Jess

Here's a glimpse of our conversation ^^

Stella (S) : How did you start blogging? What do you blog about?

Jess (J) : At first, me and my sister started blogging at 2011 to endorse our online boutique GOWIGASA. Unexpectedly, the blog itself gained its own followers and we began to blog more. Our posts are mostly about fashion, beauty and lifestyle, but we also blog about almost everything that happens in our life. :D

S : Do you like using Facial Mask? If yes, why and how often do you use it?

J : Yes, I love it! I'd use it everyday if I could. I love using facial masks because it gives so many benefits to our skin, like hydrating, brightening, anti-aging, etc.

S : What's your skin type? How do you take care of it?

J : My skin is sometimes dry and sometimes oily, very moody, eh? I use my day and night skin care religiously, apply facial mask whenever I could or need it, drink my vitamins and supplements every morning, drink a lot of water, eat a lot of fruits and veggies, always apply sunblock during the day, avoid touching my skin, and so on haha.

S : I heard that you're a big fan of Japan. What do you like about it?

J : EVERYTHING! I love the culture (my first influences were mangas and animes, of course), the food, fashion, makeup, everything about it! I even feel extremely happy whenever I'm in the minimarket. Sounds a bit sad, but it's true hahaha.

L-R: Stella Lee, Jess, Meiliani, Cominica ~We all had a very nice conversation!

LOL Stella always made silly remarks and expressions...

...that made me laugh like this

Telepathic moment
Me: "Do you hear me, tell?"
Stella: "Yes, I hear you.."

Meiliani is having a baby girl soon! Congrats, cute mum-to-be!

"Thank you all for coming~ Arigato gozaimasu!"

Elle

It just so happened that our camera's battery went off before Elle's session and we didn't bring the extra battery or charger, so the pics are limited like this. T_____T

L-R: Stella Lee, Mukti Lim, Elle, Vani Sagita <-- this particular girl was DAMN FUNNY LAH, click her name to find out how funny she is lol. And it turns out that she's our customer at GOWIGASA!! Double like her lolol.

Stella (S) : Why double cleansing is so important?

Elle (E) : Because it can remove all the makeup, dirt, bacteria completely, leaving your skin perfectly clean and minimize the risk of having skin problem like pimples or large pores.

S : Do you apply mask frequently?

E : I usually apply mask twice a week (sheet ones), but can be three or four times depends on my activities. If I wear heavy makeup for a photoshoot, for example, I will apply mud mask at night before I go to bed.

Overall, Japan Beauty Week was an awesome event! There were lots of provided freebies and facilities, yes, *ahem* but mostly because we met lots of nice and enthusiastic like-minded people who care about beauty as much as we do. :D Let's hope there will be more of this kind of event in the near future!

XOXO

Elle and Jess

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