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Massage Chairs in Japan

Last Monday, Hubby and I went to an outlet Mall. There were tons of stores to look at. There was also a huge D.I.Y. store and a humongous Electronics store. The only thing I bought was a 300 yen hat at the D.I.Y. store. By the time we got to the electronics store, we had been on our feet for 3 hours. I was exhausted and wondering how I was going to entertain myself while Hubby looked at gadgets.

Then I spotted the massage chairs! No need to be bashful when it comes to sleeping in a massage chair in an electronics store. I see it all the time here in Japan. There were about eight massage chairs on display. Five were already occupied with people travelling through dreamland. I gladly took my shoes off and laid down in an available one. I messaged Hubby to come get me when he was ready which ended up being 40 minutes later. I felt refreshed and ready for anything. Aaahhh! If only I had 300,000 yen to buy one for myself.

*** 300 yen = 3.25 USD, 4.15 AUD, 2.32 Euro
3 million yen = 3241 USD, 4147 AUD, 2326 Euro

This gentleman was in front of me. Subtle shadows for the dream fairy.

Visit Hey Harriet's blog to see where else in the world shadows lie.

Comments

Marlene said…
Looks great - I want one of those chairs also.
Anya said…
I need a massage right now ..... LOL
It looks very relaxing,
we need it all ;)

Have a great weekend Juana :)
JD and Max said…
Oooh - how relaxing - I want one!

Hey, this is a really cool blog! Love the photo of Sputnik and what an interesting post about how you managed to get her to Japan with you.

Thanks for visiting my pups blog too! BFN - CJ.
BLOGitse said…
those chairs are really relaxing!
Have a happy weekend! :)
Sylvia K said…
Oh, yes! I want one, too! Have a lovely weekend, Juana!
I bet that chair is worth every dime/Euro/yen..
It looks wonderful.
Happy SSS.
Chubby Chieque said…
That's what I love Asia. Massage, retreat--- name it!

It ruins my account too but, my Laos girl is so good too. For 40 AUD, ain't bad & that's for 1.30 hrs. he he...

Hope you had wonderful trip in the dreamyland!

xoxo much!
Sarah said…
Sounds lovely! The perfect way to pass the time! I had a go in one once and loved it!
A Wild Thing said…
Now that is funny...do you go there often...Ha!
Hey Harriet said…
I'd love one of those chairs! I'm wondering if you have to pay to use them? I've seen them here in shopping centres and they are coin operated ones. I must try one when I have some extra coins in my pocket! Thanks for the currency conversion :)
your blog is so weird and cool litterally love it
Chrisy said…
ooooh yes I often try one out if I visit WOW electrical store....heavenly....
jabblog said…
No inhibitions about sleeping in public - love it!
in the massage chair
man relaxing peacefully
subtle shadows sing
Dorte said…
Oh it looks so nice to have a little Sunday nap in that chair ... nice post :-)
GalleryJuana said…
sweet repose, that was my first time. I might have to try it again.

HeyHarriet, these are models to try out in case you want to buy one, so they are free to use.
Does that ever look relaxing!!
readingsully2 said…
This is hilarious. You just went to sleep right there? That is great.
Poetic Artist said…
Don't you just love it when good things happen. How relaxing.
Katelen
Tracy said…
That chair looks very relaxing...When we were passing through the airport in Copenhagen, we saw some massage chairs that did not look as comfy as this--they looked like electric chairs--LOL! Fun post, Juana...I feel sleepy just looking...Happy Day :o)
Chris Stone said…
oh that sounds wonderful! I might be able to stand shopping if all stores had massage chairs!
Back massager said…
DIY stores are really good, I prefer these over all the others!




Emma
Unknown said…
realizing more and more that japan is where i wanna be.
Bluest Peach said…
Even though you were not able to buy yourself one of them massage chairs, you were able to enjoy it free for 40 minutes! But it would be really fine to have one fo them at home.

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