Travel Diary: Sakura

Although this wasn’t my first time in Tokyo, I’ve never visited the city at the right time to actually catch its famous sakura or cherry blossoms. This time around, I was determined to see one. (Just one, Lord. Even if it’s just one.) And just one it is! I’m so thankful to our #CoolJapan #100Tokyo guides who were kind enough to search for early blossoms for us. We were about to give up when they found online that there’s one tree in Shinjuku Gyoen National Park with sakuras already blooming.

Shinjuku Gyoen is a modern western-style garden from the Meiji Era that was completed in 1906 as an Imperial Garden. During spring, there are said to be 65 different varieties of cherry blossoms from 1300 trees that bloom there. I can just imagine how that must look like! We were a week to early when we visited. So near, yet so far. Oh well, we were lucky enough to find one tree. That’s better than nothing, right?

Chanel vintage earrings | Emoda pantsuit | Miss Selfridge top | borrowed denim jacket | Alexander Mcqueen clutch | SM Accessories rings | Karl Lagerfeld boots (Laureen’s)

70 Responses to “Travel Diary: Sakura”
  1. Kathryn

    Omg this is so perfect! I really love your outfit, it’s so stylish and tomboy at the same time. I’m sorry if I’m using the wrong key terms to talk about your fashion >< but I hope you know what I'm talking about hehe ^^ Though I can't afford the clothes you wear in your pictures but I'm just gonna look up to your blog now for fashion advise…I'll try to go for something alike because I really love your style! Keep up with the good work!! :D

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  2. Pat

    As expected, I love your Japan posts! It’s my dream to see Sakura flowers in real life. My fascination for Sakura flowers started when I watched Cardcaptor Sakura. Do you know that Anime? Hehe. I love your outfit too! Your pantsuit is too pretty! I wish I could have seen the complete pantsuit without the jacket. I am just curious like that. I really envy your height! Only tall girls could pull off that outfit.

    Speaking of flowers, I bought some floral rings for you. I’ll post it on Instagram soon. Too bad I won’t be able to give it to you soon ’cause I wasn’t invited on your dinner. *cries* I hope you had fun on your dinner and I hope to meet you again soon. :) *sobs*

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    • Camille Co

      You did? Awww I’m so sorry Pat! It was really hard for me to choose only 30. But I’m sure we’ll meet again!

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  3. abby

    Hi Camille! if you dont mind me asking, what camera did you use to take your pictures during your Japan trip? :)

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  4. Joy Dianne Gumatay

    Best back drop ever Ms. Camille! I don’t know why but cherry blossoms really do possess some sort of wonderful aura making a plain scene awe-inspiring! I just noticed that the color of the flowers and your lips match, Ms. Camille. Haha. It’s sooooooo cute. :”>

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  6. Abby

    Oh my heavens! You detail genius, Ate Camille. I love all the elements of this outfit. Especially attracted to the Alexander McQueen clutch! Ah my god, McQueen. When did (he) not do something right? (Nevah.)

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    • Camille Co

      I like the sound of “detail genius” LOL! Thanks Abby! :) McQueen forever! :)

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  8. Katrin Tuano

    One tree? Parang ang dami! Someday, I’ll go to Japan, makikita ko din yan huhu. Anyway, isn’t it summer there? Was it super cold when you visited? :) Aww you guys (blogger besties) are so cool. How I wish I am with the same size as with my bffs too, oh well :( Hahaha

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  11. KimClaire

    Salamat sa pag-share ng photos ms. Camille. Ang ganda ng cherry blossoms. Ilalagay ko yan sa bucket list ko. :)

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  13. Charms

    Your photos are awesome! Same way as you are :) What camera are you using by the way Ms Camille,if you wouldn’t mind?

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  14. Dawn

    Wow! I didn’t know that there were many varieties of cherry blossoms pala! I just wish we also have a park in the Philippines as beautiful as they have in Japan, I bet the air is clean too, is it? Good decision to settle for comfy feet, even so, those boots don’t lack the swag,

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    • Camille Co

      Thank you Dawn! We have plenty of nice parks din naman :) But there’s room for improvement, I agree!

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  19. ann

    hi..i really love your OOTDs..i’ve been your fan for a long time..you and your blogger besties (Laureen and Kryz)..hehe…i’m planning to buy a cam for this summer’s events but with a limited budget. can you please help me by suggesting the brand of the camera and it’s price range..thank you!

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    • Camille Co

      If it’s just a digicam, go for Sony or Canon :) Thanks Ann!

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  20. Hana

    Hi there! Camille! Where or from what brand did you purchase the gold lion necklace from? Hope you can answer my question! Thanks!

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  21. Chantel :)

    I love the outfit, it really fits you in…Sometimes, i do borrowed from my friend’s wardrobe i dont see anything wrong with that.Lalo na if time is asking….I always love your drama shot, super professional model ang peg…Cheers with that!!! :)

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  26. Ren

    Tine-test talaga kayo ng patience nyo. Buti nalang talaga pinagbigyan! Japan is really worth visiting! ;)

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  27. Anne

    SAKURA! They look lovely even in photos! Ahhh they look so perfect! You have the same shoe size as Laureen? That is so cool! It only proves how close you girls are. ;) My sister and I are almost the same height but we have different sizes for both clothes and shoes. We wish we weren’t so we could share more though. At least mom’s more or less my dress size. Hohoho. :D

    https://annescribblesanddoodles.blogspot.com/

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    • Camille Co

      Yup! Actually all of us have the same shoe sizes except Lissa and Nicole :) I wish I had the same shoe size as my mom’s and sister’s too!

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  29. Miel Laquindnaum

    Okay. I’m lost in words. Picturesque view plus my favorite fashion blogger!! I so love this post. And I love you cams!! You’re the best when it comes to photogrpahs. *hands-down* :)

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  30. Lourine

    Sakura! One tree pa lang yan pero ang ganda. How much more if there are a LOT of blooming tress. I guess that will be so enchanting.

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  31. Arianna Tan

    Hi Ate Camille!! I just wanted to ask where you got your lion necklace?? It’s so nice! :) btw, hoping to see you again at BU7!! <3

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    • Camille Co

      I can’t find the name but I posted it up on my IG way way back. Let me see if I find it :)

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  32. Dilek

    I love how your photos are always so clear and editorial. The cherry blossoms make a great backdrop. Surprisingly, we have cherry blossoms in my city. I should go and see them this year although I believe they have already bloomed.

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  35. Kay

    Hi Camille,

    I knew it! That denim jacket is Laureen’s! Am I right? :)) Did you forgot to bring more clothes and boots that you borrowed Laureen’s boots? It’s quite surprising to know you share clothes knowing you girls are shopaholics with huge wardrobe for sure :)) but there’s nothing wrong there since you girls are BFF :)) Infairness, mas bagay nga naman ung boots sa outfit mo :) I really like the angles and drama in your shots. Who took it by the way? Japan is really beautiful! Hindi ka magsasawa kahit balik-balikan mo <3

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    • Camille Co

      Haha! No naman. I slept over kasi the night before we flew to Japan. I needed a denim jacket to complete my outfit so I borrowed hers and packed it along with my other clothes. :) The shoes naman, I was supposed to wear my mega high heels but since we suddenly decided to tour around first before Tokyo Runway, I was scared my feet would die so I borrowed the shoes Laureen brought with her. One of the many perks of having the same size! YAY :) And yes, we share clothes and shoes all the time. :) We took each other’s OOTDs too!

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