A Day in Tokyo 3

Don't eat Kagami!! :o

I wouldn't mind seeing some car reviews. Those are some great pics, and I honestly like your opinion, no matter what it covers.

Wow, learned about Ginza today! The car review was nice! Manga store looked insane...o.o wish we had ones like that...closest I think would be Barnes & Noble. >.>
Sushi was yum looking. ^^ Don't have a problem with days or weeks in tokyo, as all are amazing and fun to read. ^^

^^/ Yay more photos of Tokyo. Anyways a car review here or there wouldn't be half bad. I wish book stores here in my neck of the woods had that kind of manga selection T^T All of those breads looked really good especially the ones in the second photo. Uh so wait the new Haruhi anime is going to start airing April 2nd?

Nice, looking at some cars sometimes does refresh my mind.

i'm not into cars. ('~')

Ah i remember/know that showroom - when i was there, they had the Nissan Murano on display back then

You just gave me a very bad dose of imagery - sagging 17 year-olds ><"

Nnnn....Still like the 90"2 GT-R far better, This one looks just too 350-Z-ish for me.
Still, an amazing interior.

...Although now I'm incredibly hungry after looking through this (._.)

Evengelion gets yet another new pachinko machine. Error spelling Evangelion ><
Hmm, not really into cars but if your new Fairlady Z comes with Mirai itasha then please do post it ^^;
Have yet to watch K-ON!, seems that it's really interesting!

would like to see you do a car review. doesn't the height of the car look too small? wonder if tall people will have to crawl in to sit in a gtr...

nice article on Ginza. Oh yeah, i wouldn't want Mirai to sag at 17, heh heh! would like to get my hands on her some day!

Nice pics again. I will honestly die with ency if you are able to *get* a car by making some sweet deal again ^^. I wouldn't mind the occasional car review, but imo you've been lagging with your figure reviews, which I like more.

Great pics as always Danny. As you have forgotten to take a pic of what's under the bonnet, here you go; http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/16900/R35+GT-R+under+bonnet..html

Just for you :p

Basically a Gundam under there -_^

Breads and Buns...hmm..yummy..

I'll buy it and make it an itasha car ^o^ wait I'm still lurking around here XD, oh well better go to sleep then

I for on hope you get a SACs ^^

Also, the Apple Stores in Japan look almost exactly like they do here. Even the same store displays.

Would like to see some more car reviews, really wasn't that interest in them until i saw the GTR! As for driving i know both manual and auto, and i think i prefer manual because i think is cool and like to switch sticks ^^

Occasional car reviews would be great as Japan have a lot of interesting local cars we never see overseas. And the awesome GTR of course.

Re your question on manual or auto, I like auto too. I also learnt manual, but my current car is an auto Legacy with Tiptronic so has the best of both worlds. Also, ever since I learnt left foot braking, I think I'm much safer and quicker to respond now than if I was driving a manual.

I think I would go to Ginza for the food and a look at the cars, but the expensive clothes can stay there thank you.

The Nissan GTR looks awasome, I would love own one someday

I surely gonna miss Hokousha Tengoku at Akihabara, that thing was a sight to see on Sunday T_T At least I'm glad to experience it before it was taken down by that terrible accident.

I never visited Ginza because I always thought that place is for expensive stuffs and what not and as an otaku, I had no business there :P Perhaps I will change my perception of the Ginza next time I go visit Japan ^^;

These photo articles are my favorite part of DC.com! Keep them coming :D

SACs?! That would be awesome!!! XD

I'm not that interested in car reviews, however the pictures are nice.

Start a Danny's car buying adventures topic. Also I suggest the Apple-cheese pan from vie de france if you happen to walk by one of those bakeries.

That sushi and bread place looks pretty good. Both in Ginza? I hope to run across some nice places like those this summer when I stop by Tokyo. Maybe I'll run into you too!

You're so lucky getting buddy buddy with Apple. I wish I had contacts like you. You're also lucky you got to see a GTR close up. Can't wait for the Mirai figma/oppai mousepad.

i've been to that bakery in ginza! cept i didn't buy anything...

Yummy sushis!! Long That I haven't eat =p

Thanks. I love the Day in Tokyo photo tour. Your images are so eclectic. I like the "insider" comments you add, please add more in the future. I'll probably never make it to Tokyo and your photos are some much more "real" than others.

Great pictures, I definitely would love to see more car reviews here! The GT-R looks amazing, the interior is so welcoming that it makes me want to live inside the car.^^ Compared to the Fairlady, I find the GT-R to be much better looking on the outside, the Fairlady reminds me of the Porsche 911 for some reason (which I don't really like^^), so given the choice I would go for the GT-R (but my dream car is still the Nissan Skyline GT-R^^).
As for shifting, I prefer manual cars over automatics, I find manual shifting adds more enjoyment to driving experience, although I admit it requires more attention from the driver.
And the cakes from the bakery looks delicious, some of them reminds me of the cakes Sanae used to make in Clannad.^^

buy one get one? can I. LOL

I'm not sure if I'd want to read about cars that much. I think it'd depend on how you did it; if future posts about cars are going to be like this one and more, "This car is pretty", I'd like that more than, say, "This car has a x liter engine and so many horsepower and blah technical details blah."

I'd like to see car reviews every now and then. I read Car&Driver, Road&Track, and Motor Trend every so often so being able to see some car-related articles on an otaku site would be great.

Last week I saw an R34 Skyline parked at the Hakone Open-Air Museum and spent the rest of the day fantasizing about driving the roads of Hakone in that monster.

Mirai is 17-years old? Couldn't that get you in quite a lot of trouble for selling mildly-erotic goods of a minor ^^I?

Kagami isn't sushi that was Seto-san! Err I guess Seto-san got ate already. About the cars transmissions. For Hotrods, Muscle cars, and work trucks it has to be a standard 4 speed. For people now with busted up backs hips and shoulders we gotta have automatics like it or not.

I was commenting on a show the other day I saw where the 'little girl' getting her license in a standard transmission car was too easy. You know we have hills on some roads that you can't see the front of the road over the hood and you have to stop at a stoplight for up to 4 minutes sometimes. Do you know how hard it is to hold a old Mustang (1969) in one spot on a huge incline with cars behind you right on the bumper and in front of you? Brakes on cars work just fine on simple flat dry roads but when its raining and you are on that hill having the foot on 3 peddles at once is an amazing trick that eventually wears the legs out. Back and forth back and forth waiting for the light to change, back and forth 3 inches over and over. . .

Anyway for the grocery getter a automatic and use lease cars these days to avoid the false transmission repairs caused by crooked little flyby night car maintenance places.

NISAN GTR BANZAI!! Would love to see that one in ITASHA version.
Car review would be an awesome addition. That way we could have the automobile enthusiasts share their knowledge to others.
On K-On, it's indeed nice and i was planning to blog it but i decided not to and just watch it for fun.
Nice read Danny, been a while since i read this article mix. Looking forward to more on stuff like this as always.

Oh the GT-R, what a beast. Hmmm...will that be your SAC (suddenly acquired car)? =3

I prefer to drive a manual, as long as I'm not stuck in traffic.

It feels like I'm cheating when in an auto...I prefer the driving experience, and all the gear shifts and what not seem more natural to me, I don't really think about them at all.

K-ON! - srs bsns m/(ಠ`皿″ಠ)m/

Gotta agree 'bout automatic machines.
BTW, how does Kagami taste? XD

@Danny: To be honest, I think I prefer more lifestyle articles than purely figurine reviews. I know that's part of your passion, but as you said, a balance is needed.

Figures are good, although all your gundam related material seems to have disappeared, the lifestyle articles are definitely a keeper. It somewhat keeps us connected that you're still human haha.

Nice pics, the GTR looks awesome. I prefer manual myself. I feel like I have more control of the car. Also shifting gears feels so good, it even makes my crappy civic feel like its fast.

Yay cars! Wow this website now basically covers all of my main interests: anime, games, and cars XD Well actually I haven't seen much game news but I guess some occasional member news covers that? ^^"

Also yeah pretty much all of the Kinokuniya stores I've been to in the US wrap all their magazines AND manga :/ They have some sample copies though I think... but only of artbooks.

Mmmm... That Ikura sushi looks good... Don't see that around here anymore, unless it's at Sushi-ya that sell it at $2 a piece. And that's cheap.

Car reviews are not my thing personally, but I'm sure others appreciate that. It's your show Danny.

GTR... forever and always will be my dream car!! yes more reviews on cars please =D it's good to be diverse!

with the GTR and other japanese racing games, i'd say on occasion a car review would be nice,

I prefer a manual, driving ends up being more fun if your more involved with it.. :D thou sadly some people Can Not drive a manuel to save there lives....

GTR is a beast, it snapped Jeremy Clarkson's neck while he was driving it in Japan (Fuji Speedway) ;].

love the pics about ginza danny and nice review of the GTR.
have seen an episode of top gear where jeremy beat hamster and captain slow in the GTR against the bullet train. mint race must see!

Ah. The GTR looked awesome!
I prefer the older model of the Fairlady though.

I like how everyone looks in Japan, Tokyo. Everybody's so pretty..

I still prefer the R32, R33 or R34 over the R35 anytime.

And yes, do some car reviews...with Itasha. (:

Grats on the apple connection! SaMacs soon on the way? ;)

I knew it was just a matter of time until Apple showed up. ^^; Looking forward to see what comes out of this - also very amused by the big Apple logo on the Apple store.

As for cars...well, to be honest, I don't mind, but would prefer a figure or regular lifestyle article in its place. There are other places I can go for car reviews, and since they're focused/specialized they'll be much more detailed.

Nissan is junk.

@danny, ya, i prefer the 'day in tokyo' or 'week in tokyo', but it's cool that you talk about all aspects of your life. I really want to start a site, but I am very green with 'interactive' stuff. Do you recommend any books for a beginner? Just to give you a background of my skill sets, I'm pretty proficient at photoshop, after effects, media composer... anything broadcast related. thanks for your help in advance!

That GTR looks very nice! Would love the to take one for a spin to feel what it's like. The white color version indeed screams perfect itasha candidate...

Though it's shocking to see how many controls, knobs and other buttons they crammed onto the steering wheel and driver's side. Looks like you need a few hours reading the manual to know what each control is for. While it may be a great and fun sports car, with all those controls and electronics, where 's the real old-fashioned driving sensation gone to?

Love the comfort and security of modern day cars but nothing ever beat the sheer driving ecstacy of a good classic car like the '73 VW Beetle I had, now that was heavenly cruising.

Looks sorta like a 2010 Chevy Camaro (I do prefer the Dodge Challenger though). Other than that, the GT-R is a beauty. (bummer the pricetag is a ridiculous 100K O.o)

A Day in Tokyo is fine as long as it feature more photo to talk about ^_^

Having a blog is indeed a great way to keep track of daily life as well as spreading out to the mass with like-minded people.

I'd been expecting DC to tide up with Apple sooner or later as Danny is such a loyal Mac user~~~

The latest Nissan GTR is simply gorgeous when I first saw it, the cost in Malaysia is equipvalent to 20,000,000.00 (20million) Yen! I can buy a CLS or SL350 instead.

Carwings ^o^ I think it's actually mean the spoiler at the rear of the car, when raised it keep the car steady via aerodynamic.

YES! I would like to see automobile review in DC ^_^

I prefer auto transmission car, just shift into 1 gear & cruise around rather than changing gears at every corner & stops.

Look like Danny is pretty much make up his mind to accquire Nissan Fairlady 370Z ;-)

"Shibuya is generally for young girls seeking apparel." But your photo shown obasan............... orz

I can imagine Ginza is simlar to Central HK with all the famous fashion couture & boutique around.

omg the price 0_o
i guess i'll had an older GT-R instead XD, ah, and don't forget the manual transmission!
(if i had the money lol)

I really like the shopping-tour of parts of Tokyo. More Ginza!! In my Japanese class Ginza (no?) depato were almost always mentioned lol. Sucks that Akiba isnt pedestrianalised on sunday anymore.

Nice kuruma. Me likes cars. But I don't like the idea of driving much lol.... I probably will have to someday. But if I continue to live in cities(like I'd like) I might not have to hehe.

Nice article!
I remember I was in Ginza this summer, and also went to the Apple store.
I think the floor where there's lectures/tutorials on how to use certain things on a Mac was really interesting and creative.

With all due respect to Danny, I think it best if he sticks with what he knows: business, figures and the oddities of Japanese culture. His car review was a bit...lacking. Not that he couldn't get better. But I think most here are not car enthusiasts, and those that are, know of many sites with much better and more in depth car coverage.

doesnt seem like you can drive the GT-R in the streets of tokyo from these pictures ^0^ nice to see some car reviews on DC. the GT-R has been my fav car since i saw some reviews on it while watching the discovery channel ^0^

I'd choose the GT-R over the 350Z anyday.
I'm learning manual atm, so I think I'd prefer a manual.

The only car reviews I've ever cared for are Top Gear's, and that's because they make every review rather funny. Plus they have all those weird challenges and The Stig. (Hm. . . Stig v. Tokyo Stormtrooper sounds like it could be pretty epic, actually. . . )

Gah, I want sushi. Oh well, I'm getting Thai tonight instead.

I don't really mind about cars so yeah

K-ON is so cute, isn't it?
I want to omochikaeri Yui and Mio~ <3

*kick'd*

too bad they dont make the r34 anymore

Wow you did all that in a day?? 4 PM no less... Very efficient use of your time ^^
GTR does look like a Stormtrooper car... but once I get around to put up pics of my car you may change your mind :) Waaaay to many dials on the dashboard & steering wheel too...

Agree on K-On! It's very cute. It's like watching Fuko all over again ^^

I'd stay away from secondhand GTRs, especially the early models. They had some severe problems with the transmission and launch control feature.

I'd rather see photos of cars and car shows than actual reviews.

I'm not very crazy about the cars and apple posts; mainly because I come to this blog for the anime stuff and the general Japan culture bits. I guess cars are a big part of Japan too so I can't complain a lot on that one.

I hope there are future options to rule out both cars and apple posts for the personal settings eevn though I usually like to see everything.

Ginza is pretty cool! A friend kindly took me to the Licca store at one of the malls there on a weekend at my last visit ^o^ and then we walked around on the streets where some parts are blocked off and saw people walking dogs and kids running around :3

having the occasional car review would be nice, and add a rather non-anime based element beside your current "a week in tokyo" article series. Really appreciate what you already have, though.^^

I'm too poor to be into figures and cars at the same time... they're mutually exclusive.

maybe dannychoo need review car race or GP in japan !!!!

Hmmm, there are so many sites dedicated to cars and myself have lost interest in the import scene myself. The GTR is pretty nice, the best bang-for-your-buck when you're talking about performance cars. It's too bad that you have to pay a premium well over sticker just to get one since dealers can charge all they want for one.
And Danny, I don't think you have to worry about manual transmission, the GTR is a clutchless automated manual. Which is really what the future will be, no more hassle of clutch manuals.

Car... I tend to prefer bikes. I dunno why, but I like that feeling of natural wind blowing on your body and that tension on your thighs with pedaling.

I haven't biked for a long time, though. Can't use 'em much in metropolitan areas; faster to walk and less crashing onto the walls.

yes please Danny! more reviews on cars PLEASE!! especially shows, cuz sometimes you have a few cars with anime theme paint jobs so it would suit some of the readers if not so interested in these beautiful machines.
i'v only experienced the R-33, like the looks of the R-34 more then the new model. it is a well build machine, as most J-cars are ^^. to bad i can't have the older models since they are grey imports and the only way to get one in Europe is go to the UK. they have tons of em there but problems come with registration of the car in your home country since its drivers side is on the right only; would have to drive to the UK each year to renew the plates :( but right now saving for a Evo IX MR-2, only 5.000 Euros to go xP

That R35 is absolutely gorgeous. If you do decide to do some car reviews I'll be looking forward to them! d(^_^v)

I wouldn't mind seeing topics on cars and such once in awhile. Not to knowledgeable on the subject so it would be interesting to learn a little bit about the world of motor vehicles :D
BTW Ginza looks like an awesome place!

That's a messy table? You should see mine.

I've always wondered what I should put in my profile. I mean, everything is on my resume (Yeah, my life isn't that exciting.) and all of my accomplishments are either way in the past (Scouts.) or are ones people look oddly at (VP of my gaming club. People are still weirded out by D&D, for some reason.) I guess it's time to go be a superhero for a few months...

I wouldn't mind car reviews if they were rare, but I feel like it would be better to not branch out to too many things. I think sticking with your specialties would be better than trying to review something that your not known for.

love the Fairlady Z, though it's a bit too impractical for me. That's why I'm buying a Infiniti G35 coupe (V35 Skyline in Japan) in a few months. It's got similar performance to the Z plus 2 rear seats (this is a requirement). I've driven both of them and I like the styling and feel of the G35 more.

I definitely think you could add something a bit different in your car reviews over other automotive sites so I think it might be a fun and interesting read.

As for the GTR after finally seeing one in person myself not to long ago I have to admit that it's a HUGE car compared to what it looks like in pictures. Makes the new 370Z look tiny in comparison when they are both shown together. You wouldn't want a second hand GTR or a first gen one anyways as they still have to many issues regarding the transmission and launch control and in Japan with the restrictions that Nissan built into the car it's kinda lame with the whole sorry can't have any fun in the car unless you take it to a certified track and then straight to a dealer for a very expensive service job hahaha poor sucker. I think the second gen ones will be a bit better but I think Nissan will still limit the car in Japan. It's not limited here in the States but I've heard of people getting their warranties voided right left and upside down not to mention the ungodly mark up on the car even with the crap economy dealers are still marking them up at 50% of the MSRP on the car. Which to me ultimately means an unreasonable and not interesting car and for the price I'd still rather buy a Porsche 911.

Last but not least it's kinda funny but really lame that your pictures got restricted someone didn't like the scantily clad figures I guess. What a joke. I'd protest the restrictions myself but don't know how futile that will be.

I think one a while a review about car on average joe perspective would be good either. Most of the reviews out there are by enthusiast and and elabotrate more on specs.
Been here for a week already, and only roponggi/harajuku/shibuya streets that i only saw expensive car rolls.
Anyway, if I were to get a car anytime soon, I'd go Audi A4. Nevertheless newer sports car no longer have the ol skool manual transmission. All comes in triptronic tranny

K-On! looks like win. I still need to watch it.

Nice Danny, im glad that your gonna start doing A Day in Tokyo also ^^

That GTR looks really nice. Although, no offense to Japanese car makers, I like German cars better...specifically BMWs. It could be because I drive one though.

* Droool * I love the car! To be honest I've never really been into Nissan too much, but that car is beautiful! I've always been into cars like the Honda Integra and Accord Euro-R, or the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. I would really enjoy seeing more reviews of cars here on dccom-- as another member wrote, you would be covering ALL my interests!!

Thanks for the nice post. The photos of sushi made me hungry!

No... anything but Car Review.. T.T

You've turned me into a figure otaku, and now I'm starting to become dakimakura, oppai mousepad, bed-sheet, etc. otaku... If you're planning to make me into a Car Otaku you are basically attempting to mug my wallet and kicking me to the street... T.T

lol, just kidding... got no money to become car otaku anyway...^^ although I will, someday...

Btw, That GTR is awesome...has always been a huge fan of GTR/Skyline, much more than European car... I really have to get them someday, and tuned it into a real beast... >:)

yes! yay car reviews.... i'm in love with cars, and i would marry the GTR

that is one beautiful car. Also i don't mind reading a day or a week in tokyo. keep em coming

zzzz at the cars but otherwise I enjoyed the trip through Ginza~

That head does indeed look odd... It looks like it's been stamped in or something lol.

I still wonder how you manage to snap these in-store pics with a proper camera. If you tried it here, the security guards will track you down and give you a warning.

Reminds me of when I was in Ginza for a day a few years ago. I had never paid 7.50 for a coffee before. But I tell you what, It was one the best coffee I ever had ;-)

Don't mind car reviews but not too often, not too into cars or mechanics. When it comes to driving - prefer manual - somehow feel more in control. Never had a problem keeping eyes on the road whether auto or manual - everything is easier when you become one with the car!

The car reviews are a nice addition!

manual shifting ftw. automatic cars are boring. same thing regarding motorbikes vs scooters.

I love cars and GT-R is my second favorite car (my first was Lamborghini Reventon)

I've heard (not seen yet) thats K-ON! OST (original sound track) at least in ep. 1, was a little poor.

what do you think boys/girls? o.o

That.Sushi.Made.Me.Hungry
My saliva is dripping all over the table >.>

Been supporting (my Dad, at least) Nissan all the while ^^; The car looks great!

K-ON! looks great, definitely not worth missing :P

By the way Danny, I've always wondered how you take such good shots while holding stuff, in this case, your 'Sushi'. Take with one hand or ask someone to take the shot for you?

Apple+dannychoo.com = very exciting!

That GTR is gorgeous! seems better than Fairlady Z...

I only seen a GT-R once in Calgary, but sports cars are useless here as when there's heavy snow it will get stuck and my parent's Cr-v will not! "seen a lot of coupe and sport car got stuck in snow or got owned in deep water puddle" and 100% not a fan of high power car. I want a manual car, I drove my dad's Cr-V auto like a manual, and owned his gearbox in the process

oh yes to car reports, most excellent!

Oh Danny, I see you've swapped out your yuki hibarigaoka mouse pad for the Mirai one :) If you don't intend to use it anymore could I have it lol? Been looking to buy one but can't find it in stock anywhere ;(

Car reports are good, but maybe switch it up with some (motor) bike articles?
Perfer Automatic transmision myself. Drove company cars that were all standard and hated "rowing" that gearbox in trafic.
Closest I got to Japan was 10K (while flying over on my way to Taipai - business trip from hell)
but if I ever win the lottery (or marry rich :) I plan on doing the grand tour. Your week-in/day-in series are already helping me plan where I want to go. :)

NOOO! ..not the Nissan GTR!

Get a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9 MR! .. or get the "lower-end" 10 if you don't like speed that much XD

Wow, that Nissan shurely would attract some girlies..^^

another great blog danny. luv A day/week in tokyo my fav. car review here and there wouldn't be bad. food looked yummy like always. great pics. I prefer automatic over manual for the same reasons u mentioned. and the pics looked amazing.

I would love that. Review some cool Japanese only rides we can't here in the states...Like the GT-R Spec-V or those Tuner Moded Rides :D

Great car review Danny! that Nissan is SEXYYYYY!YUMMY!

Nissan GT-R...*drool*

hi Danny

my first time here!

very sweet website and so kawaii. I love your pictures. May i know what you use to snap them? DSLR? which model?

also I like the iphone app that displays full screen flip clock. What app is that.

thanks

Nice photos again ^^;
Will get to watch K-ON soon. Read a bit of the manga and was really good =w=''

Yet another nice article from you Danny.

I used to be a top mechanic engineering back in my country where my college lecturer told me to join the world competition for repairing the vehicle but I refuse and leave to Japan which I think I can advance my studies here to another field. ^^;;

My knowledge about vehicles is maxi but for figurines is mini. ^^;;

ARGH.. I wish I had the money to get the Awesome GTR R35. I was into manual but hate automatic gears since it's quite boring to drive one car without excercise your hand for some fun and exciting experiences.

I drive stick. When we're talkin about utilizing the car to its potential, its the only way to drive.

I never really understood why people luved early model GT-Rs so much. Sure it was capable of being modded to racing spec with tremendous HP, but rarely have I seen someone really know how to effectively use all that raw power. It was a beast enclosed inside an plain square box.

This new GT-R looks beautiful, but looks quite heavy so I wonder how it feels to drive. Maybe someday I'll see for myself, but in the meantime I have other automotive favorites way before I favor this baby.

lol that's what you call a messy desk?! to me that's considered clean XD

personally i drive manual. driving auto makes me not pay attention - feels like i'm playing an arcade game or something like that...

I want to eat at that sushi place Danny. Can you post the name and location please?

If you see the Top Gear Review of the GT-R.. that's how I feel about.. it.. this car doesn't move me..

Oh man, I had no idea they stopped Pedestrian Sundays in Akiba because of the stabbings. That sucks- I can understand why though. :(

Bakeries are what I miss most about Japan. I need find a good one somewhere near me.

Occasional car review would be ok. I think even the girls can appreciate a good looking car. *_*

if Danny gets a suddenly acquired GTR, then I'm gonna get soooooooo envious! but even if he just gets a Fairlady Z, I'm still envious. ^^

Nissan GTR and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X are my dream cars. *drooolsss*

i love seeing the streets of japan. I don't mind a week or a day in Tokyo features lol.
And man that GT-R is beautiful

I definitely like that car with a modern mean look though the amount of toggles and buttons could be considered a driving distraction and a good reason for automakers to delve into voice command accessories.

The sushi looks seriously yummy and fresh as compared to what you find prepackaged at most grocers here in the states. The best I had was from a business in Ann Arbor Michigan called New York Deli where they made it fresh right there.

Congrats yet again on another partnership / business venture.

Suddenly Acquired Cars?...You're gonna need some major parking space for those...

do not know why but the headlights reminds me of transformers.... hahah

SACS seems impossible, i think ^^
Because major car magazine usually they just lended a car by car company for review.

By the way GT-R is a beast, a supercar killer. ^^
But i still prefer Fairlady Z.

hard to find the comment box, sometimes. I wanted to say how fine your photos look.

Car reviews would be a welcome addition, there's a lot of Japan-only cars which we never see in the UK - I'd like to see some of the less exotic cars out there for mere mortals ^^

WTF

It's an automatic!!!

Cars news would be interesting.

Not really into cars either, but that GT-R just gets those senses tingling.
>I've been to a few Kinokuniya outside Japan were *all* the mags are shrink wrapped!
Mags are generally wrapped, so are the manga in japanese. Then you walk over to the translated manga and well.. they don't look so appealing to buy anymore.

wow white godzilla looks amazing... man i need to take this car for a spin. Ill start saving for a vspec, time to cut back on figures lol

Wow...17 years have passed, and Ginza still looks pretty much the same as the last time I saw it... ^^;;;

I'm drooling at the croissant....

It's common in Germany to use manual gear because it's seen as a core skill of driving.^^;

The GTR seems to be a nice car but I bet it needs a lot of gasoline. However, its aura was strong as I saw one first in Initial D.^^;

Did anyone else read the title as a Evangelion reference the first time?

I won't mind as long as I can know and learn more about Japan through you.

Car reviews? Not too keen on the subject especially these sporty cars because I see car as a tool. But yes, I would like to see more car and perhaps even more tech related articles because I like Danny's style. Easy but nonetheless interesting aproach and yummy pictures.

I like manual transmission. I just can't seem to trust automatic especially in winter and with a trailer. I wan't to decide when I change. Altough I would like to lose the hand throttle because it's a hassle in traffic lights and crossing to adjust throttle, gears and pedals. Luckily it must only be done with a cold engine but it still makes going to work a bit more than annoying.

sidenote: I drive a VAZ-21051 aka. Lada 1200S

Yes! Car reviews will be nice.

Btw. Jeremy Clarkson did a review of the GTR on Top Gear a couple of days ago. You should be able to stream it off BBC iplayer... but it was a really good review and the GTR is amazing. worth checking out if you're thinking of getting the GTR.

Get the GTR!!! Been a fan of Nissan Skyline's for ages. The GTR is just the successor and of course, I wouldn't mind one someday. Maybe get the Skyline R34 GTR first before I get the GTR though.

I'm all for car reviews. Reminds me of the auto show they hold at ACEN every year.

Actually i had the same experience latly. Might be related to that i got my drivers license recently also. But god i love the nissan skyline models and, i agree with you, the new GT-R model looks so hawt. I wish i atleast had a chance to try some of them.

That isn't just a plain GT-R in the pictures but a GT-R Spec V, a beast on another level (less weight, a bump in power). Lots of controversies regarding this Godzilla but never fails to crushed the opposition.
Hey, I hang around in Jalopnik rather often. Won't hurt to see car reviews/posts here, would be awesome. I'm sure there're petrolheads lurking in here as well.

K-On! <3

Auto transmission is preferred. (though I'm not old enough to drive legally ^^;)
Just imagine getting stuck in a traffic jam in a manual car. Not sure if they have traffic jams a lot in Japan though.

Apple x DC is kinda expected, you're always using Mac!

The which-carriage-to-get-on table is very neat. It'd be nice to have one here. But I kinda memorized them.. I commute everyday ~.~

Kinokuniya is really the only place I can get official(not pirated) mangas though. It feels guilty to buy a pirated manga. But again, I lurve open source anime, series and movies... ^^;

for off-road - manual. for city-riding - auto.

I prefer auto transmission. Much more convenient than changing gears all the time especially in city areas where there are traffic lights almost about everywhere and not to mention the traffic jams ^^

I find changing the gear often while driving a distraction too ^^;

I really would not mind to read about cars, it's something I shoild know more about since I probably need one when I'm an adult...

Top Gear has some fun reviews and films they made about the GTR check em out.

Danny, I'll hate (read: jealous/envy) you so much if you "suddenly acquire" a GT-R. And the Fairlady Z is by far the best bang for your buck. <3

WoW i love japan :b

Being in the JDM scene I would just LOVE to see car reviews from you danny. Cars to me aren't just a tool for everyday use, its more like a person, a partner. Your car lives and breathes, it reacts to the way you treat it. Its part of your intrests and your personality. Every car you choose is almost like a path. It affects the people you meet, the way you drive, your mood. If you love your car and treat it as if it was your own, it will flourish and treat you right. If you abuse it and neglect it, it will be all run down, blow a headgasket, or kill itself. The GTR is like an art form to me. The VR38DTT surely is a masterpiece and the new fairlady is also very nice whilist using the same engine as the G37S. I think it would suit you well Danny ^_^

petit pocket tape = cute

Did anybody else notice in the 5th picture one product says "iHome- iH8" as in i hate.

GTR WANT! I absolutely adore that car, although it doesn't quite get the same response when asked "what do you drive?" Somehow, "A Nissan" doesn't quite sound as impressive as "an Aston Martin" or "a Porsche."

But still, a pretty slick machine. Not only did it beat a GT4 around the 'Ring, but it also beat a bullet train across Japan. :D

Cool stuff Danny. Man, you got to sit inside the GT-R? When the GT-R made it's appearance in my town, it' was on a turn table with a chained barrier to prevent people even touching it's exterior.

The photos of Ginza were pretty interesting too. I'll be visiting Japan in about 6 months (for the Tokyo Game Show), and hopefully I'll be able to take some interesting photos while I'm in Tokyo.

Gorgeous indeed, though I happen to prefer cars with a bit of history in them. What's happening over there with regards to electric cars and what-not? In NZ there is a lot of talk going on about them these days. Personally I wouldn't like to find myself stuck in the middle on nowhere looking for a extension cord.

But hey, if you get offered a nice car at least have a little fun.

CARWINGS is a system where it updates you of traffic information and other stuff, so your GPS map updates and you get congestion free GPS routes.

And Danny, about your dannychoo orange, I know of a tuning company who uses orange as their somewhat racing colour, and yes, they have painted a GT-R and a Z34 Fairlady. Check it out http://zeleperformance.com

It would be cool if you got some stuff about cars here, since it's a portal to Japan, the reason I like Japan is cause of their cars.

Finally, some Apple x Dannychoo.com action, yeah!
I'm not a car buff, but certainly don't mind seeing more car-related content.

Motor reviews would also do ;)

Like Yamaha R1 - R6 :P

hey danny plz start on motor-reviews that would be awesome!
seeing that porsche 911 from your friend which was bought by money made from the internet was very inspirating for me as a student. it would also be very nice to see some stuff from the nippon-tuning-scene first hand.
greetz!

Orange car... somehow reminds me to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edfy8jwBEIA ... oookay... now on to imagine a trooper riding like that truh Tokyo... ow. ô.O

I love the random wood section that was captured there. That GT-R Looks nice too. I used to seeing stupid colors like Yellow.

the nissan gtr is the best order of the world

by the way I love your blog is excellent health and good luck

Cool post, like the car ^^

Write about cars all you want Danny, people should always write about what interests them as in the end that's the general idea of a blog/site.

Looking forward to seeing more :) oh have you planned when you are getting your fairlady yet?

Bring on the cars! That's what got me interested in Japan in the 1st place ^^

It's unbelievable how much manga there is.... how do you pick out the good ones ?

GTR! FTW!
i would like to see the occasional tokyo trooper car review ^^i hope your 1st car review is GTR!

I'm game for car reviews, I was looking at a secondhand Fairlady Z too. The Sequoia SUV by Toyota is a bit too big for me and is bad on the miles. I'm looking for a car with better mileage but is also not a hybrid.

car reviews im all up for it
as for the GTR..im not a big fan of Godzilla after being given the chance to drive one, its very fast, very stable..but i still love my rear wheel M3!

it looks like 350Z merged with new Lancer.
and I bet you'll spend a whole bug bunch of money on fuel. ^___^
Porsche is better by all means.

@danny:
so you're going to get a 370Z?
nice choice anyway, they say it's better to own a 370z compare to GT-R...since the GTR consume more fuel than 370z...
oh yeah, when you get it, tell me for how much to own and be able to take it on the road in japan ( include all the tax and everything)..I'm planning to take it as my project data for next month college assignment...^3^

I'm new here and just read ur blog...nice, i agree, more car review pls, since i just watched initial d ,,heheh,, learned sumthing about japan...^^thnx

love the car reviews and your desk
one day im moving 2 tokyo at least i hope lol

car is amazing
im awestruck

Oh man, it feels like forever since I last commented on an article!

Anyway, great read. Thanks for sharing another day in Tokyo with us Danny-san.

I think it would be great if you included the occasional car review for the car fanatics, yeah. My knowledge of vehicles is limited but I do admire their design.

P.S. I like the way you think! The Fairlady Z is the better choice in comparison to the GTR IMHO.

your photos are crystal clear and nice. Are you using a high end digital SLR camera?

That GTR is crazy!!!
lol random Kagami ^_^

i like your review on the gtr. you pictures give me a clearer view of the cars interior unlike car magazines who like to take pictures of the whole dash.

just asking are those dust on the dashboard?

if it is then the car hasn't have a wipe down for sometime.

nice car the gtr. which i could afford it. :-(

Wow Japan is so pretty

Hmmm... dannychoo.com orange on you up coming car. Will put your Mirai girls on the car too?

d@@b

the nissan gt-r is indeed a very gorgeous car. 450 bhp and mecha-inspired exterior is a very good thing indeed

paaaalease do the car reviews especially if you have that kind of access to test drives ect, i'm always amazed at all the great JDM vehicles that we miss out on.

My Favorite Car in the Universe! I love it ^^ Too bad it cost a fortune to obtain it >:O
Would be kinda cool if you did a little more articles(with other pics of town and whatnot) but maybe cars we actually could afford ^^ XD

I'll only allow car reviews. If you let me review the cars, Danny. :D

Oh if that was only possible.

That car... it reminds me of the Fair Lady

HOw will you be acquiring the car>? o.o

Wow, second time viewing this article, but I only noticed now how good the phootos are, DC's photography is really getting good...:P

The GTR was so sweet
occasional car reviews would be perfect

If I ever went to Tokyo, I would probably end up like piro and largo from Megatokyo, broke and unable to make it back home !!

i want to go to japan so badly
it looks so nice

GTR and Fairlady are great cars. For not being a car guy you have great taste in cars. lol ^_^

Either your camera is cheating or the place really looks that AWESOME! 0_0

Danny

stick to your guns.

if you gain a burning passion for cars, thn sure give them a spin, come by Shibukawa and drop me a line. we can Run the Haruna (Initial D Mt.Akina) touge together. BUT dont do it unless you do it right, cos I for one am as moe about driving and cars as you are about figures, It would be a let down if you do it wrong.

I prefer cars with a manual transmission (stick shift). You get a better feel on how the car drives and becomes an extension of your body especially stepping through the gears as you are accelerating up to speed.

The steering-wheel is on the wrong side....
I am not really interested in cars, but it is interesting to see what cars japanese people drive. Nice photostory

I think there are waaaaaay too many car review sites already. What I like about your site is the stuff you can't get anywhere else. And I like the "day in a life" format too. My vote is for minimal change to what you do now. =)

mm! Very nice car!

The showroom lady seriously mature charm♪ Yoshi！！

As cool as we all know Danny is, if he ever got behind the wheel of a GT-R, it may be another Eddie Griffin+Ferrari Enzo incident. Google it if you don't know what I'm talking about. Poor, poor Enzo.

Wow GTR VSPEC ?!?!?!
You are so lucky!!!
I wanted to see it in person OTL
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Another cool day in Tokyo...