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日本語/Japanese  Tue 02/13 21:32 JST
Here is the second part of my Akiba 'report' broadcasted last Friday night on Tokyo MX TV. Uploaded to YouTube for you to take a look at while you take a poo or something. I say that because I noticed some employees at Microsoft taking their laptops into the toilet. They could just be taking a poo between meetings but what I bet they are really up to is...

Infront of a vending machine that contains my fave Japanese drink - Calpis water. Renamed 'Calpico' in the west because 'Calpis' sounded too much like 'Cow Piss'.
BTW, my report starts 5 mins into that YouTube clip.
Akiba Report 2 (click to enlarge)
Get your Idol DVDs at Lammtarra when you are in town.
Lammtarra (click to enlarge)
Toranoana is a place where you can all your anime, ero, doujin and other stuff to keep you company on those lonely nights.
After seeing myself on TV for a while, I am determined to get rid of the "ehtooo, ahno" - the equivalent in English being "ummmmm, ermmmmm". I know I have that bad habit in English too. I'm not usually like that and only become the "erm-man" infront of the camera ^^;
Toranoana (click to enlarge)
Walking around Toranoana. If you came here you would probably use up all your money. Saw a really nice image book of Louise from Zero no Tsukaima. BTW, anybody getting this figure of Louise?
Akiba Report 2 (click to enlarge)
This is the Maid Footcare place that I talked about previously.
Akiba Report 2 (click to enlarge)
Being 'welcomed home' by the maids.
Akiba Report 2 (click to enlarge)
Getting the hand care treatment.
Akiba Report 2 (click to enlarge)
Getting some grub and rest at one of those Starbucks look alike cafes.
For those who dont know, after Starbucks set up in Japan, many others jumped on the bandwagon and set up cafes which looked exactly like Starbucks - even the logo was similar.
Akiba Report 2 (click to enlarge)
To be continued?! Well yes - more shooting at Nakano Broadway this week.
Akiba Report 2 (click to enlarge)
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Kevin in USA
everyone in the USA loves StarBucks... well at least the majority
(ID #44235) Posted on 2007/02/13 23:31
V1lt R in US
Honda technician, baby.
Registered on 2007/01/05 13:22
I don't touch Starbucks and I'm in the states. It's overpriced for weak coffee.
(ID #44236) Posted on 2007/02/13 23:36
heiheit in United states
Still in High School
Registered on 2007/02/04 02:10
coolsome!

I really wish we had cool places like that in the U.S. But not many Americans like anime-manga related stuff.
oh well..
im not a fan of Starbucks.. wait no, i hate coffee
GIMMEE SOME MONSTER OR RED BULL!!!!!
lol thanks danny!
(ID #44237) Posted on 2007/02/13 23:38
Leo in San Francisco
Email & Network Support/Administration
Registered on 2006/12/24 16:42
I have a bad habit of saying "you know" quite a bit. Its just so annoying. 

Laptops in the toilet? Either Microsoft has a lot of dedicated workers or there's some great wifi coverage there.
(ID #44239) Posted on 2007/02/13 23:47
Arrot in Illinois U.S.A.
Undecided Major; Student
Registered on 2006/12/31 08:21
if its coffee i'm after, i'm going to caribou...
(ID #44240) Posted on 2007/02/13 23:48
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Leo,
Yup - wifi works in the toilets too ^^;
(ID #44242) Posted on 2007/02/13 23:50
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Danny, what's with toilets and poo recently? 
Toilet humor? lol

Will watch the report soon...

CEO? Really? Congrats!!
(ID #44244) Posted on 2007/02/14 00:26
(B)rad in Perth, Western Australia
Hotel Manager
Registered on 2006/12/27 07:40
I love Calpis!!! I just decided to buy it one day.... I didn't know what it was.... I couln't read the label. I tried and I liked!!!
(ID #44245) Posted on 2007/02/14 00:31
Kira in USA Atlanta, Georgia
College Student
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
Keep it up danny!!! I like how you give an indepth look into Abiki for those Otakus that can not be there Thanks Danny!!!
(ID #44246) Posted on 2007/02/14 01:17
Tom in サウス フロリダ
Professional Student
Registered on 2006/12/25 13:44
I was never a huge Starbucks fan.  It costs a bit too much $$$.  Keep up the reports Danny!!!
(ID #44247) Posted on 2007/02/14 01:38
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Looking forward to the next installment.  I've started doing that ehtooo bit too, as well as sooo desu.  Ugh, I can't stop!

Calpis is one of my favorites too...

Like the part with you in the coffee shop.  I should own stock in Starbucks.  I feel like I'm always in their shops. ^^;

I'm afraid to go near a Toranoana shop just for that reason. ^^;  I think I'm safe for now, most of their shops are around the Tokyo area.  Then again, I believe I seen their ad for Osaka area.  Oooh all hope is lost now. ^o^

I have not seen that Louise figure offered at shops that ship outside of Japan.  Maybe it will appear when it comes out this month.
(ID #44248) Posted on 2007/02/14 03:28
Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Student
Registered on 2006/12/26 11:13
im gonna get the lousie figure once it comes out :D im a big fan of Zero no Tsukaima

anyways, i wished that the reports had subs so i can understand them a bit more.. oh well ;) guess ill have to figure it out =p, cant wait for the next report ;)
(ID #44249) Posted on 2007/02/14 03:45
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
*grabs laptop and watch youtube at the toilet cubicle*

...better than reading a magazine XDDD

can't wait for the next installment, dan ^^
(ID #44250) Posted on 2007/02/14 04:57
Regalia in Melbourne, Australia
University Student
Registered on 2007/02/13 01:11
Cool stuff, Danny. Haha, heard about 20 ehtoos there. I'm kinda used to Stormtroopers going -Yes, my lord- and not talking about anime and doujin. =D

** I did take my laptop into the toilet once...I just have this to say. Do not game without your pants on. ^^
(ID #44251) Posted on 2007/02/14 05:25
Adun in Sydney, Australia
ColdFusion Developer
Registered on 2007/01/01 14:12
That was pretty short compared to the first one. Also Toronoana is one of the best places to goto in Akihabara. What even more awesome is that there are 3 shops. However my friends and I could never find the 2nd shop.

Also I have that Louise on preorder. It's more of a matter of having the money to pay for it, lol.
(ID #44252) Posted on 2007/02/14 06:02
Arekusu in The Lost Woods
Dai Gurren Dan member
[f] 
Registered on 2006/12/31 18:24
Wahey, celebrity strikes again ^_^

Nice one Danny, and yay for Calpis, ill be stocking up on some today and sunday on my trip to London =D
(ID #44254) Posted on 2007/02/14 07:45
mambo in 152nd floor
Salaryman
Registered on 2007/01/14 22:40
When are we going to see you skiing in armor as you mentioned in the past?
(ID #44258) Posted on 2007/02/14 12:56
durendal in Remote Existence
Architect
Registered on 2007/02/13 22:30
Is there any chance that we will see you in your Darth Vader costume someday?
(ID #44259) Posted on 2007/02/14 13:43
david -M- in Strasbourg, France
Webdesigner - Freelance
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
People have always funny reactions when they see a Stormtrooper. There are the "HUUU ?! WTF" people and the "No reaction desu ne" (^_^ HG inside).
(ID #44260) Posted on 2007/02/14 15:10
astroblue in Brazil
Registered on 2007/01/17 10:40
Drink coffee is much better than drink those red bull stuff. I would probably drink starbucks coffee if they opened one near my house, until then I'll continue to prepare my own coffee
(ID #44261) Posted on 2007/02/14 20:51
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
Starbucks doesn't exist in my country because people here don't like to drink those huge galons of cofee nor ice cofee, just a regular express.
(ID #44262) Posted on 2007/02/14 23:31
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Oh by the way, there are a couple of Starbucks in Paris, France... Implemented in the touristic parts of the city.

I guess they are quite popular (with youths being the majority probably), but since people are used to the usualcoffee/cappuccino, it hasn't spread as much as the McDos.
(ID #44269) Posted on 2007/02/15 01:14
大学生
Registered on 2007/01/11 04:22
Calpis is great stuff! You just reminded me I need to get some more of the stuff!
(ID #44273) Posted on 2007/02/15 02:52
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
we dont have starbucks =(, the louise fig looks cool!! hehehe, Danny, Ur a celeb now.....U dont have to be nervous anymore......
(ID #44284) Posted on 2007/02/15 06:26
MonkeyKombat in Dubai,UAE
Sales Executive & Eternal Geek/Otaku
Registered on 2007/02/01 00:12
I don't drink coffee,so i've never been to a Starbucks. Congrats on being on TV yet again. They should give you your own TV show now. I think "OtakuTrooper" would be a good name for it.
(ID #44288) Posted on 2007/02/15 08:41
Bayli in Turku, Finland
IT Student
Registered on 2007/02/10 15:13
No Starbucks in Finland, though we do have "Robert's coffee". Which is quite similar to Starbucks I guess (, but Finnish). Robertscoffee.com 

When I was Japan I went to Tulley's coffee or something. The logo was pretty much alike with Starbucks if I remember right. Sigh.. never got to visit the maid cafe's.
(ID #44347) Posted on 2007/02/16 08:58
Helterran in Dallas, TX
Student who love anime and asian girls=3
Registered on 2007/02/09 12:02
no coffee = death for college students
(ID #44348) Posted on 2007/02/16 09:34
Gabgrave
If you like Haruhi as well, look here at the left side. Dancing Vader... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1OrROuqn8M
(ID #45964) Posted on 2007/03/29 03:43
のこぎりやまのたぬき in のこぎり山
すごいすごい。。

この調子でアキバ制服、、いや征服ですね

すみません制服すきなもんで

kurz in malaysia
aaah calpis..
the thing i miss the most when i left japan..when'll it be here in m'sia..lemme be their agent here..lol
oh another drink that i like there is "pirukuru"..u should try! :)
(ID #49735) Posted on 2007/06/15 07:39
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium
IT, Programmer, ...
Registered on 2007/04/25 05:14
Same here! I'm missing Calpis here as well, love it ;p. I should check out the Chinese supermarket if they might have it as they also have a small Japanese section.

Gonna watch the video later at noon, when I have my break here at work ;p
(ID #54318) Posted on 2007/08/14 06:24
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium
IT, Programmer, ...
Registered on 2007/04/25 05:14
Just wanted to watch that clip on YouTube, but it seems it got removed by the user.

Also, I voted on the poll, and everything is still at 0%...

About StarBucks, we don't have StarBucks in Belgium, and as I don't drink coffee, so I'm not sad about it ;p
(ID #54324) Posted on 2007/08/14 09:01
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
Never tried Starbucks before, is it THAT good? Since caffeine stunts(dunno how to spell) your growth, I don't drink coffee coz' I'm already short and don't want to become any shorter...
(ID #69429) Posted on 2008/01/12 14:18
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