A Week in Tokyo 30

I actually do think I'm spending less because of "this economic climate". I've noticed that I think twice before going out to eat or buying anything. And all imports seem to have raised in prices x_x

luckily i just ate dinner so i'm not left starving like i usually am from reading these posts ^^; ...Though i could really use some soondooboo now (sundubu? soondoobu? i have no idea how to spell it ^^;)

I know I'm spending a lot less in this recession. ^^I My parents, my friends and myself have lost jobs this year due to it. Just yesterday when my friends and I were driving down a normally busy street were surprised to see it full of foreclosure and for sale signs instead of customers.

Speaking of batteries does anyone know where I can get my hands on some long lasting nintendo DS batteries.

Spending less...My food budget dropped to something like 3 bucks per meal...I want to go home for some quality food T.T

Neko in a cage and McDonal's Happy Meal =D
Heard about that Suica card before and from what i've been told most japanese do have one.
Kinda interested about the activity you attended in FOX....
Seems that it's a good one too!

Cutting back a lot in this economic climate. Only buying a few gifts for X-mas.

@Danny, I thought the title of the movie should be 'Body of Lies' instead of 'World' Maybe it's called that way in Japan.... Nice movie btw, personally enjoyed it.

I used to buy fast food or snacks and eat out a lot more, now only on special occasions like birthdays or New Year. Also, I haven't pre-ordered a lot of figurines, me waits until things get a bit better. I realize that most figures I like can be found later with a bit of work and luck, so it won't be the end of the world.

I have been spending less and I have canceled over 3 figure preorders because of the "economic climate"

actually i spend a lot more than before. thanks to the low canadian dollar, everything i buy is cheaper since all money is made overseas.

im going to hong kong and taiwan in a month, not sure how the prices for figures are since the japanese yen went up.

People in Malaysia in general don't seem to be affected by the global economy climate too. At least not yet.
As for me, I'm in between jobs right now, so naturally I'm spending less ^^;;.

I feel the weight of this crisis. We actually eat two or one times a day. Just to save money. ><

I've definitely been spending less lately. I lost my job earlier this year, and it's been brutal trying to find a new one. ;_;

The photos made me feel hungry again T_T
I'm spending less lately too but I think that's only coz its school holidays and I go out less so I see less things I want to buy.. need to go christmas shopping soon T_____T

Spending seriously less. Crisis struck hard on all contractor-based workers ("temporary") and seen many of my friends fired and returning to their home countries, not to mention those now living literally under the bridge. Still have a job, but being paid by hour and working less than 8 hours a day makes me think about packing up and leavin'.

I don't spend a lot to start with.. So I don't think I need to spend less cos of this climate...

LOL wut. McD giving nendoroids for happy meal?! Now you're talking. I might just eat happy meal for bfast lunch and dinner.

As for the map thingy, what if someone play pranks on it.. Its written in chalk right..?

well I guess my spending habits haven't changed, but then again I usually only spend on everyday necessities...saving is kinda crucial at this time...

To be honest, I don't even know how I'm spending my money. I can be too strict, but most of the time I can be too reckless. It depends on what I'm spending on; Gunpla, magazines, manga, CD/VCD/DVD, food, gas (for my motor), etc etc. My current job doesn't pay that good.

MMMM... Gyoza....
After living in Japan for 3 years, its funny the things you miss. I really miss the cheapo crappy microwave meals from 7-11. Used to eat them for lunch at work all the time cause they fit in my camelback riding to work. Those and the little platter of gyoza. Id always get swarmed with people asking for one after microwaving them.

i don't seem to spend much
but when it comes to buying nessecities, i spend BIG and demand quality

mmm... the LX3 looks really good and now i am considering it over Canon's G10 (LX3 noise levels are far better managed)
www.dpreview.com

My manager was in a corporate meeting this week when the head of the western division of the US abruptly fired her boss. Then he looked across the table at her and said "I've been here for 4 months and I still don't know what YOU do, either." If the guy was ever in the office he would know that she's the reason everything runs smoothly.

While I hope to to achieve a management position someday I'm neither incompetent nor an idiot. While a full frontal lobotomy would fix this, I don't particularly relish the idea. Perhaps it would suffice if could find a way to place my entire cranium up my own arse. I mean, it seems to be working for most of the people I've worked for...

Im just in love with Gyoza :P

Nice photowalk Danny, keep it up ;)

Hrrmm... I've gotten 4 packages today. 3 from Amazon and one from Hobby Search, but I also received a package from HLJ a few days ago... Yea, not spending less at all! HELP!

No, but I should.
But I already postpone some purchases because of it.

Mainly due to currency exchange. You see, our currency (real) before the crisis was 1,5 to 1USD. Today, it's almost 2,5 to 1USD.

Which makes a big difference, even more when you consider the abusive taxes the government charges for imported products... SPECIALLY electronics.

But overall, I think we "normal" people who don't have large sums of money applied on stock exchanges and stuff, are all in the eye of the storm.

Because a global crisis with such proportions will eventually hit everyone.

I'm hoping we all get the short stick and can all survive the crisis..

This year been a bit rough in someways, a little like roller coaster ride sometimes, BUT am hanging in there, as for whether or not am spending less? I think I was doing alright initially but spent more near the end of the year (oops) Oh wells :P

The Suica Card... I recently wrote a report on Toronto's transit system and how inefficient and outdated it is. During the research period, I came across the Suica card. Oh how I wish we had that... it would mean less people clogging up while taking their sweet little time paying the fare. Nice picture set! As always.

ah, Suica, I love it. I still have it on my wallet. I used Suica for almost everywhere and I topped it only 1000 yen or 2000 yen at a time. The Ticket machines were good too as they didn't refuse to accept any coins or bills.

It will be a third year in a row when my wall will welcome Playboy Calendar full of tasty and nude 3D girls ^^. Economy crisis is much less visible in Poland than in USA or Western Europe but we feel it too, my parents were planning to change a car at the end of the year but this plan went to drain... I have to buy a battery for my camera too and I'm thinking about 3rd party version, it is 1/3 of a price of original one with a bigger capacity.

Moai Zou - Oh cool, I saw it in Sumomomomomo vol 9.

Am I spending less due to the recent economic developments? Yes and no. Foreign imports, definitely yes. As our dollar is worth less than a squirt of piss on a used cocktail napkin. Domestically, no. I seem to be buying all sorts of stuff especially since its near xmas. The amount of pre-xmas sales this year to try to get people to spend are astounding. I might feel it come January tho.

I usually buy a third party battery in addition to the name brand one included. No problems, but they do seem to taper off quicker near the end of the charge.

You're selling the post bed machine? And I was thinking you might still be interested in making bags and stuff in the future under DC. Guess new priorities are presenting themselves.

Seems like I'll be reeeeeaaaaaaaally slowing down on figure purchases but will maintain building model kits. They're much cheaper.

Interesting week again, eh Danny. I've just decided to cut back my spending, but that's mainly due to the insane customs charges I was faced with the other day. I'll come to Japan and get the stuff myself ^^.

BTW is your wife really ok with you going after those dolfies?

Where is the Moai Zou statue? I've never seen it before?

>"Motokoooooooo!"
LOL, also one of my favorite parts of GITS:SAC:P

I can never have the heart to give away stuff like those Gundam parts. Even though I don't use it, I feel like the thing that that part belongs to won't be complete, even if it isn't connected T_T

I really wish people here recycle more like they do in Japan. I'm doing my part by throwing my garbage at the trash bin and not just on the streets. I even put small rubbish like candy wrappers on my pocket until I can find a trash bin to throw it into.

Starting last year, the whole capital city is plunged into a plague of roadworks. They're mostly the doing of a popular water company, replacing there old pipes with new ones. My dad works in the company and he hates it when people complain about their job. He tells me that it's either they get annoyed right now (with them replacing their pipes so that they can provide their customers with the quality water that they deserve XP) or get annoyed later when they start experiencing water problems x_x

That Briareos looks sexy! I meant that in a manly way of course LOL XD

I haven't really changed my spending habits at all. It seems like people spending less just throws fuel into the fires of recession. I just don't spend beyond my means, as it's nice not to have debt.

You always seem to eat interesting foods ^^ I'm going to have to see about that salmon stuffed cabbage in particular... and the nabe udon just looks *really* spicy for some reason!

I'm spending exactlt the same as I was 5 years ago. Besides the cost of electricity, fuel and gas going up I dont think I've been all that troubled with the crisis.

I'm spending a lot less for sure... I'm currently in Osaka, japan... Arrived 2 nights ago. Going to Kyoto tomorrow. Originally my budget for food was 3000yen a day, but I managed to cut that down to under 2000yen.

Haven't even bought myself anything yet.. lol I'm probably saving up for when I get to Tokyo, which is in like 6 days time. Really looking forward to going to Tokyo!

I might write a little about my trip so far in a few minutes.

Great pictures. :D
I especially like the last one.

And to answer the poll- yeah, I'm spending a lot less. Well, necessity wise.

Hmm instead of spending less, it's more like I got less amount of things nowadays with the same amount of spending like previous years. For example, about one/one and half year ago, 5k yen figure can be bought at MYR 200, but nowadays, even 5.5k yen figure cost about MYR 250 here :(

'Actually thinking of just inviting readers to my house and asking them to take what they want.' - very generous of you Danny :D

'Will probably regret selling the machine as I'm guessing I will want to make clothes for my Dollfies in the future.' - that'll be VERY interesting to see..

Anyways, I'm spending slightly lesser but the bad econs isn't really the main reason, just trying to save some. But year end = spend more. `_`

I'm guilty in fact of spending even more

You're probably not spending less because you have your own company and still have a good income, here people are afraid of loosing their jobs and since the salaries are pretty low they never buy much either, it's though living here

Recession is killing my otaku spending powers. Now entering confinement and secure state X_X I bought a lot this term, but mostly it's for the club so I lose nothing.

well it's one thing i wouldn't compromise on it's definitely food.
i can get material things anytime.

"Actually thinking of just inviting readers to my house and asking them to take what they want." *books ticket to Tokyo* ^^;

I think I've actually been spending more these past three months. Then again, I've been travelling a lot and it's the holiday season, so I usually spend more during this time of year.

And finally...

SPOILER RESPONSE...SPOILER RESPONSE...SPOILER RESPONSE...

From Wikipedia:

"In the original Japanese script, Jiji loses his ability to communicate with Kiki permanently, but in the American version a line is added that implies he is able to speak (or she to understand him) again. Miyazaki has said that Jiji is the immature side of Kiki, and this implies that Kiki, by the end of the original Japanese version, has matured beyond talking to her cat."

END SPOILER RESPONSE...END SPOILER RESPONSE...END SPOILER RESPONSE...

^_^

Thanks to this whole crises thing, I had to slow things down especially since dollar went sky high compared with Brazilian Real, so yeah less figures for me. ToT

I'd have to say I do spend much less than I used to. Lately I've been saving up cash not only for holidays (first time seeing my mother in three years, since I moved out to Quebec for work) but the current econ has me a bit nervous; that and I'm saving for my eventual move to Japan.

That Korean dish you show on your pictures looks exactly like what I had. XD Delicious.

I'm glad business is good for you, Danny, seems you're one of the lucky few that are isolated against shrinkdowns. Not many can say that.

I've been spending more because of the poor exchange rates. I haven't really been on much of a shopping spree, but rather I decided to keeping with my normal shopping habits regardless of the fact that the Australian dollar is about half the value of the US dollar and Yen.

I got a huge shock when my 25,000 yen book order of manga and light novels ended up costing me $420AU when i'm typically used to an exchange rate of 100yen=$1AU (it actually was 60yen = $1AU).

Also my subscription to megami and dengeki G's magazine now costs 5 times the price you could pick one up for in Japan per issue. I had to change to postage type to keep the costs down.

Because I decided not to change my shopping habits, I didn't cancel any of my figure preorders, and for some reason all of my preorders are coming in all at once and so far my credit card has been charged at times when the exchange rate was at it's worst.

I think the worst rate I gotten charged at so far was 54yen = $1AU. I think that was for my book order. (T_T)

I'm definately enjoying the manga and figures, but it sure is painful.
I prefer to pay insane prices to continue my otaku hobbies rather than putting everything I love and enjoy on hold for half a year to a year (or more?!) until the exchange rates return to normal.

I think this is probably the worst possible thing to happen to me so far since I import a lot of Japanese books, Anime magazines, figures and games.

OH I do, last weekend, there was a toy fair at my home town, and usually I didn't think twice to purchase stuff I like. Now, I have to keep reminding myself of the ones I had bough, the preorders, christmas gift, BWAAAAAAAAGHH

I seem to be spending more for no reason in particular.

I dont think I am trying to spend less since I always dont get any extra and useless stuff ^^;

I love the views when the train goes onto those elevated track too! Its just gorgeous! I dont like being in the underground ^^;

Wow folks there recycle their pet bottles without getting any refunds? I guess people there have social concience. About the gundam parts, I keep them in a box as well. ^^

i stopped spending on unwanted things. also stopped pre-ordering any figures or buying new ones because of the increase in exchange rates. and stock prices have fallen through the roof here, leading to housing rates tumbling down (builders offering flat 30% discount over previous rates)
i'm sure in next three months India will face the same crisis USA has faced of bad loans to housing sectors since many banks have done the same thing here.

btw Danny, which dolfie coming to your house? is she that extremely cute Saber in the post you linked?

I have cut back on my spending somewhat, but it is not really because of the current economic situation; it is because my source of income has recently become severely limited.

spending less? yes iam... i cant seem to find a part-time job yet, its very hard these days... so other than loking for a job, here i am in my room browsing the internet while trying to access sites such as ebay, hlj, e2046 and their cronies... which is unavoidable at some point...

Well, not actually spending less per se, but I do find myself thinking twice when I buy something... say, if I could choose between eating that salmon wrap or going home for food. XD

Chances are I'll take the second option so that I can save money for Gunpla.

I don't work so I have nothing to spend. xD

Yea still spending dome money but less

Ah, the food makes me want to just jump into the picture and roll around +_+

Trips to Germany are good, as you can buy your drink from the local shops and when you're finished, take the bottle back and get a small amount of money for it.

I'm still spending, but I'm spending more carefully and on things that are more necessary than I realised ^^

Hmmmmmmmmm...tempura!!!!!!
I do agree that spicy food is good for a cold day...
Here in Canada...I need spicy foods as it is freezing here!!!!!!
If the subway ever had a section closed off...the subway provide an alternative way like providing shuttle bus for subway goers...
We have some sort of garbage law here in Canada where we have these garbage boxes and we throw things into it...seperated by recyclable and food and non recyclable...

I find myself going out with more of a caution towards purchasing instead of impulse buying. But then again I have always had that mentality when it came to saving money.

But I mean, Yummy fish balls, Korean food, and delicious Motoko's do warrant a reason to splurge just a little :P

D

The only things I've bought within the last month or so is Tales of Symphonia for the Wii and the Dark Knight special edition dvd ($2 more than the regular one). Until I can find a job that's all I'm going to buy for a while more.

Haven't really been spending that much at all but, nothing to do with the "economic climate". Just not much interesting items coming out lately.

I see they're giving away Kitaro toys with boy's Happy Meals... Hmmmm, they should try using the original Hakaba no Kitaro art. Would like to see how the customers react to that!

The Suica card sounds like the Octopus card in HK... We really need something like that over here in the UK. It's a lot more convenient than having several passes or carrying change around.

I spotted some red employee from Mozilla lurking around and trying to sneak into Danny's consoles =3

Got to cut down on costs. I have not bought any games for a long time now. Only play Maple Story, Counter Strike or my PSP or SNES or on my DS Phat. I haven't bought any Gundam etc costs quite alot since I took a loan and grant to pay for University fees.

most definitely watching what I spend, but I have always been like that. another great blog danny keep them coming.

Am I the only one who has not been affected by the economy at all?

I'm spending less. But, how really can I spend less than "Bare survival"? Simple, I asked the Credit Protection I pay for to cover my card for a few months. Hopefully, they will cover my payment that's due tomorrow.
I really need a job.

Hey Danny

great week report again, as usual ^^
i love it !

can't wait for the next one :)

pictures are really good with your LX3, especially night shots !

have a nice weekend !

Froggy

Spicy Korean food is <3
My family's spending hasn't changed too drastically. We actually spent a LOT last month because college apps are so expensive. orz

Great pictures as always. It's pretty cool that these weekly spots have turned into diaries for your own benefit too ^^

I feel you guys' exchange rate woes. My local anime/hobby shop has to charge more to import the good in, and limit their selection (he can not afford to sit on idle inventory) A Saber figma is selling for $48CDN (ouch!) He told me that his cost is up by 25% due to the exchange rate, and that shipping fees are set to go up in 2009

I am watching my spending... the plus side is that domestic US toys are getting cheaper (as Walmart and Toys R US are trying to drive customers into their stores) I am really target my spending. My next big purchase will be Masterpiece Grimlock.

Hey Danny... since the yen is so strong are you getting good deals on the imports i.e Maple Syrup and Smoked Salmon from Canada. Anyway good look on your business and look forward to your posts.

Indeed. With the economic situation in America, i try to spend as little as i can. I actually calculate what my next paycheck will be. For example, i worked about 38 hours this week plus 2 hours overtime. I multiply those numbers with the hourly wage i get per hour, ovetime is 50% more then regular hourly wage where i work. When i get my numbers, i subtract deductions such as rent, utilities and medical bills then end up with the number of money i will be able to put in my pocket and spend it anyway i want. Lately i haven't been buying much of anything anymore at least until it gets closer to Christmas.

Awesome grub there! XD

spending less? hmm, maybe on food & electricity bills ^^; been cooking food at home most of the time, cheaper & oishii too.

but still spend on games & figures >_< these 2 things are the things that raped our wallet the most, sigh.

It's been so long i've bought any new clothes ^^; eventhough I'm a girl but nowadays I spend more on figures, argh!

Aww, I love Kiki's Delivery Service too! I'm actually a big fan of Pom Poko, too.

As for the whole economic crisis, I'm trying to spend less money nowadays. It's actually getting better, especially since gas has become a lot cheaper and I'm trying to bring my own food from home rather than buying on campus. The costs add up especially if you buy lots of snacks and drinks from campus :(

Danny you should get your vader costume and stand next to image ID#23556

Dollfies make me so blissfully happy! X3 Sadly will have to restrain myself from them with deathly determination this Christmas...

In NYC, when the shopping season officially started off two weeks ago it seemed nothing stopped NYers but some say not really. Word is most shoppers came and gone, buying only what they planned to (the big sale stuff). There's still massive sales going on right now but the ravenous shopper and the buybuybuy atmosphere just isn't there anymore due to layoffs left and right. Still, I have to admit it is a good time to snag good deals. During my city street meanderings I noticed many tourists taking advantage of the weak dollar. Yes, give us your monies.

I find I'm spending less... but not because of the recession xD only because I'm looking for work and my mum wants us to save for a trip to Chile to see her family. Am working on a brief portfolio to see if I can get any website or graphic design projects happening for me ^^;;

Shame you're selling your machine, I hope you get the best price possible for it~ I think later on you can get one that can use thin needles and fine thread for your dollfie. I worked at a clothing alteration's head office for a few months and wanted to take everything home to teach myself to sew xD;; I want a doll so I can try making outfits myself :3

I try not to spend too much on entertainment since I can be completely entertained by the internet. The last major purchase I made was L4D ($50), which means that I won't be buying anything for Christmas.

I think I am spending more. ^_^; Just bought probably 30,000 yen worth of anime merchandise this month and just went to Kyoto today (40,000 yen). Hurray for COLA (Cost of Living Allowance). Though it needs to go up do to bad exchange rates.

Looking forward to seeing what Dollfie you get Danny. I haven't seen them too much around town. A few at K Books (not Saber at least last time I checked). Mandarake gets them sometimes but I haven't seen it. If you find a good place for these please share. ^_^

I usually horde money when I'm in Seattle then blow it all while I'm in Tokyo, but recent events have made me decide to start saving. It's just a precaution though. I haven't been affected. Buying games is actually a good way for me to save money. Anything that keeps me home, away from bars, and away from people who expect me to pay for their dinner is big savings.

it's odd but look at this reasoning:

if everyone is spending less, at the end, companies will also suffer from the decrease of consumption and the whole economy is collapsing

at any time, if you keep acting normal, then, there is no risk for the economy to be strongely affected

I like economic climate, I like being busy and stuff =)

I think I've been spending less this past few months... If my sister hasn't been borrowing money from me I think I'll have about 6000 pesos n my wallet...but, that's gonna go down in half when I finally decide to buy a new Gundam.... Anyways, why don't you send those Gundam parts to me Danny? I can definitely use them XD

I have a Clannad After Story Calendar to entertain me for the whole of 2009. ^_^

nothing to buy these weeks/month's

the list of what i gotta buy is only miyuki figma & saber figma
btw, is there any sign to end this economy climate?
i ain't buying stuff until all the yen stabilize to 95-110 rupiah = 1 yen

december gundam release is a pain tho...
and armored core kits seem to be reissued, which is bad... to my account

I've been spending less mostly because my family's been in a financial rut for a loong time and nowadays, I see that I should conserve my money than buy impulsively. >__>;

I don't find myself spending less but maybe that's just because I already really think about buying something before I go ahead and pick it up. I don't just buy on a whim, recession or no recession. ^^ this xmas I'm getting myself a GHWT bundle kit and the saber nendoroid. I'm so pissed last month I missed the release of Shiki Ryougi because my credit card failed >_< ack.

I've always wondered. what does BLT stand for?

Spending less? I don't see that happening here, alot of people are actually buying more stuff I think...

Kiki's journey was one of my favourite Studio Ghibli movies!

Hmm, looks like people are eating less as well... I only eat before I leave home and when I get back... I don't eat out much but I seem to be spending more of my time at the local arcade^^;...

i wonder if its accurate to say that most who say that they r not affected by the current crisis are kids or students who aren't working yet? mebbe their parents r affected but the kids r still spending their usual $$$ on figures, manga etc. i am sort of affected by it. although i still can afford my usual 'vices', i am thinking more before spending and hv stopped from buying some stuff that i otherwise would be buying.

as for eating alone, at usually eat at the counter too when I'm alone. in fact i was just at one for lunch a few hours ago (might post at pix of my sushi lunch on my blog later)! used to always take the counter seat at the sushi bar. usually got mistaken for a japanese cos mostly only japanese businessmen eat at the counter here. enjoy looking at the sushi chef at work too.

Spooky Kitaro at McDees? i luv that anime.

Spending less money would mean the only meal I could get at a day are the one at my university's refectory.^^;

hmmm i guess i am spending a little less but after seeing all the japanese food it think i may spend more and come japan to eat so mood get some anime, manga and some other okatu related stuff.... i love japan so much ^^

can't feel the recession climate just yet , maybe it's because i only buy figures that i find attractive and worth it so I dun actually buy alot of figures , and I rarely eat out ^.^

wow, nice briareos figure.

I know many folks who have lost jobs, but the people really being hit hard by this are normal laborers and factory workers. The people at top just whine for money from the government, but the folks at the bottom don't have a socialist safety net to fall into. It is a shame really.

If anything those unaffected should stop to consider the plight others are in from time to time. That while some of you are buying toys and electronics ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, there are others who can barely afford to eat food. I'm in a bad position myself...

Of course I`m spending less, things on work are getting more difficult this days. Besides, is me, or everything is more expensive now? At least figures looks more expensive to me now...

I am spending less but not so much because of the general economics, but more so because of my own economics. T_T

A Week in Tokyo is by far my favorite regular feature/article on dc.com. So I certainly hope you continue to write and document your weeks Danny.

Gyoza are yummy. Although if it's cooked steamed, I much prefer the Chinese ones over the Japanese version, but pan-fried ones both are quite nice and yummy. Just thinking about them makes me want to eat my lunch now.

No calendars for me. I generally just use the electronic Mac calendar for all reminders and schedule stuff. Haven't had a proper wall calendar since I was a teenager. Last ones I had growing up included Lamborghini, Cindy Crawford and an Alfons Mucha.

Not sure if I'm spending less during these times, especially now it's Christmas and have to get presents and gifts.

I should be spending less but I'm not.... >_>

The figurine of Motoko is awesome !
Why i didn't :'(

I've been pinching my wallet, trying to not spend TTvTT It's sad...

I still spending alot even after the economic and political crisis here in Thailand. I guess it didn't effect me at all. The gas price seem to go lower everyday here, but i don't know how long the goverment can hold it up. But by spending alot, i mean spending it wisely also. Look for sales mercendise is way the best way to go.

I'm taking a financial hit in Tokyo & Yokohama right now; especially compared to last December. I got ¥107.4 = $1 last December. This time, I got ¥90.13 one day, and ¥86.65 later.
I was in Shibuya today. I didn't eat there; but today was the opening day for the new Burger King. (Dogenzaka 25-5?) The Whopper was ¥300 today instead of ¥430. I still need to go the Baird Brewpub in Naka-Meguro.
No, I will not comment about any DVDs I might have obtained. X=}#
How about eight goals in the match between Gamba Osaka and Manchester United?!

Have slowed down in a lot of areas of spending. Still ordered the Gundam Seed Destiny movies (4th on the way) and the full Gundam Seed sets. That will probably be it for a while.

I think I am spending more now that I just turned 18 (that cant be good)

I am definitely spending less. I don't go out to movies anymore and am using Netflix instead- since it only cost 16.99 for three at a time unlimited. Do they have something like that in Japan?Or England?

T-those are Kirarin Revolution McDonald's toys I see???

Me want. xD