Craft Paradise: Yuzawaya

I was lucky I had a chance to explore Japan last year. There are a lot of crafters in Japan and I was able to discover one of their havens. It was my friend Mayumi who brought me to Yuzawaya in Yokohama Bay Quarters Mall on my 4th day in Japan. I could have stayed the whole day in this two-floor department store like space filled with everything I love.

 Areas and racks are very organized, so you won't have a hard time looking for materials for your projects.

 Here's a rack with just Anpanman buttons! 

 Aren't these babies pretty?

 The skull-lover in me fainted a little when I saw these fabrics. I'd buy them all if they weren't too expensive, but at least I have a picture! Hehe!

 Elephants are love, can you see a halloween themed fabric peeping?

 These are mostly for comforters or blankets, but see how organized they are.

 And yes, I lingered in this area just looking at stickers and pencils.

 I seriously had to stop myself from buying!

 I thought these were really pretty.

 Another view of an area, by the sewing machines and fabrics.

 Patches!!!

 I was really there to look for cotton and see all my options!

 More fabrics.

 These buttons are all pretty!

And there was a long line at the counter. I wish I had taken photos of the other areas too but I got a bit shy. And felt I should stop taking pictures and just explore. I was lining up because I was to pay for cotton! Haha! It's a one stop shop for craft lovers and I'm sure you guys would love it too!