Halloween in Sapporo

Yes... thousand apologies for missing out on a post last week.. I know i know... it's my bad... 

ごめんなさい。。。

Just checking to see if anyone actually missed me during my absence.... KIDDING!! :p 
(good thing some of you did.. luv u guys max!! hehehe)

Camera has been acting up on me and i was slightly distracted last week... but now am back on track...  

As the post title suggested, went out partying with my frens to celebrate Halloween just last weekend.. it was all fun and good stuff.. 

Occasion: Halloween Party

When: October 29th, 2011

Venue: A Life (URL: click HERE)

Address: Minami 4 Nishi 6 Taiki Building (タイキビル)  Basement 1, Chuo-ku

Celebrated Halloween last year at TK6. This year.. we decided to head to A Life instead. It seems that A Life is the most happening club scene around Sapporo. Don't take my words for it cos I'm relatively a new patron anyway but so far.. it has been a great place to get my grooves going. (:

Was being a little fickle about whether to wear a costume or not because I wasn't feeling the mood for it.. We just came back from canoeing excursion that very same morning at Jozankei (will blog bout this later) so was feeling all weary and tired.. however.. at the very last hour, I decided to just go ahead and assemble something from my wardrobe in other not to be a stick in the mud at the party.. hehehe...

of course.. Dino, Chevere and Gie was in full spirit in going in costumes/ masks... they managed to get the hype in me going as well.. 

So... scroll down for pictures from last weekend... 

Moi as pirate (: 

Gie decided to go wearing a gorgeous DIY carnival masque 

Chevere was cool.. his scar on the eye was awesome max!

Dino, the Zombie!

And with that, we were all set to head to A Life.. 

super hearts these BIG head skulls.. kekeke

Dino and I at the main entrance

This trio were awesome..
but i guess it's not easy for them to move around that nite.. 

Guess who's around for Halloween? Mr. Jack-O-Latern himself (:

More costumes..

Another good costume of that nite.. gotta give it to them.. 

Nina joined us that nite wearing a wig.. I can barely recognise her in this pic

Dino looking very happy surrounded by cute french maids.. tee hee

by the end of the nite..
we were all drenched wet from all the dancing

Gie, Moi and my gold shovel...
ermm.... dun ask k

Okay.. that's it for all the party pics...  as usual.. gonna end this post with a pic of moi but surprise surprise.. for once, it's a not vain pic of me.. *gasp* LOL

My failed attempt to growl like a pirate.. 

"When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween."
~Author Unknown~

Sapporo Odori Beer Garden Festival

Occasion: Sapporo Odori Beer Garden

When: July 21st - August 15th, 2011

Time: 12pm to 9pm

Venue: Odori Park 5 Chome to 11 Chome

It's all about the beer, beer, beer and BEER!! You heard me right.. Beer garden in Odori is definitely one of my highlights for the summer. (:

Obligatory description of the event for those that doesn't know about this event. See!! I can be nice too.. hehehe

Starting end of July, lasting for about 3 weeks or so, Odori Park transforms into a huge long Beer Garden where people can enjoy chilling out in the summer breeze enjoying a drink or 2 of delicious beer from major local brewery companies such as Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo Beer and Suntory. A part of Odori Park will also be dedicated to beer from all around the world as well as famously known German Beer Garden. It is an excellent way to spend your day unwinding from a day at work or even just having a little fun and laughter hanging out with friends. 

I'll let the pictures below do all the talking (:

For all the first timers, I recommend you to start off your stroll to beer garden from the bottom of the Odori TV Tower. This is how one can enjoy seeing all the set ups of the Beer Garden from one brewery establishment to another. Get a feel of which crowd and ambience you like or.. if you just want to get straight to your favorite beer, you can also do that. BUT Hey!! Beer Garden is 3 weeks long!! Don't you want to get your hands on the other beers too??! hehehe

Gorgeous summer backdrop

Odori Park

This is where it all began... Suntory Beer Garden, the first pit stop (: 

Embrace the excitement of this festival starting at this point (:

beautiful garden surrounding the drinking arena

Obligatory picture of the 'bartender' in me (:

Next off, let's hop on to Asahi Beer Garden (: 

Definitely one of my favorites (; In love with their super dry beer

Sea of people just chilling out

Group photo for the Asahi nite

Another obligatory photo of the 'bartender' in me (:

The right thing to do next is to check out Kirin located in the next block of the park

the entrance to all beer lovers play land (:

Kirin is my favorite Beer Garden of all (:

Check out the super massive beer tower
that even the staff has problem lifting it up onto the table!! 

is that awesome or is that awesome? You tell me!!

Kirin famous neon bar surrounding the pool..
that's what is super sonic cool to me! okay.. lame joke

Ocean of people with beer towers erected all over (: 

Group photo of the Kirin night (:

What's the next right thing to do when you are in Sapporo? Drink Sapporo Beer of course!! 

The famous logo of the beverage 

Just a look at the crowd, one can see how happening Beer Garden
Festival can be during summer time

Yet another obligatory photo of the 'bartender' in me.. 

Haahaha.. are you tired yet? Well, it's my blog so of course i'm posting as much picture of the vain me!

Not my last but one of the very few.. sigh.. World Beer Garden Arena

Here, you can't play bartender cos they don't serve the beer in kegs or towers. They served you the beer as how you ordered off a bar. You get a choice of beer from countries like Denmark, German, Ireland, China, and many other brands of beer from all around the world. The atmosphere here is not as hectic and loud as the other beer arena. If you are looking for just a place to relax without the loud noisy scene and not having to shout on top of your lungs to talk to your friends, I do suggest you come to this part of the beer garden area. The beer is just as good but in a more calm and serene setting. 

Great time with great frens

Cheers to all (:

Group pic of the World Beer Garden Arena night (:

Today marks the last day of Beer Garden Festival in Odori, and guess where i will be heading to next? hehehehee... I dun reckon i need to type that out for you all to guess the answer...

I will just end this post with a picture clearly showing my love interest with Beer Garden in Hokkaido (: Pardon the silly pic of moi below but nothing like a good laugh to share with all (:

"A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it's better to be thoroughly sure"

~ Czech proverb~