A Week in Tokyo 40
These past few weeks turned out to be one of the most busiest periods since the start of Mirai Inc. Interviews, TV filming, events, networking, beta launches, iPhone apps and preparations for the Tokyo Figure Show. Wont be anywhere near the scale of the Wonfes but then again we are catering for a different audience.
So its been a whole month since the last A Week in Tokyo. Had to make a decision to blog a bit less so that I could get more of the bigger significant changes out to Mirai Gaia which you can see under beta at figure.mirai.fm.
Starting off with a photo session for a future publication.
I think this is the first time that we see Patrick out of his cosplay gear - the author of the Otaku Encyclopedia.
Haven't seen a manual camera for ages. The film for this particular camera costs a bomb apparently.
Back from a round of shopping at Costco.
Hiyashi Chuka - cold sour noodles with a few ice cubes.
Flicking through some mags just before grabbing some milk. Some convenience stores tie up the mags and some don't.
In the evening watching one of my fave TV programs - Gaia no Yoake. A business trends show. Today they talk about how tidying up can save money in these economic times. For example, one of the companies featured had employees who spent a few hours each day looking for stuff.
Those few hours were added up in cost and they worked out that the salary of 2 employees were going to waste.
While both of my parents are notorious for keeping a load of crap around the house, I tend to get rid of as much as possible to save time. For example, while the figure and gadget samples are free - there is a cost of keeping them - my time.
I could stock them in the retire cabinet but when its full I then need to make time to find/make space to put more "free" stuff. If I spend an hour sorting out boxes of stuff that I don't really want then I've wasted X yen. And the more stuff I have, the more difficult it is to find stuff - thus even more time is wasted.
Get rid of the things you don't want so that you can find the stuff that you do want.
Filming with BBC World - being sent a DVD copy and will upload as soon as I get it.
After over 10 years, SPEED is back - used to listen to their tunes when I came to Japan as a visitor.
At Lalaport having some Laksa.
At many shopping malls, the more you shop, the more free stuff they give you. In some cases they give you goodies...
...and in some cases they give you monies.
Looking through the glass into a smoking chamber.
At night when shops close up at Lalaport, some shops are left like this - with just a rope at the front. I' sure all of this would be gone if this was Hackney in London.
Ramen and Chahan set.
Out n about by day in Gakugei Daigaku - another bustling area which we discovered recently. About a 20 min walk from where we are.
Gegege no Kitaro goodies at Mc Dees.
Gakugei Daigaku station.
A newly discovered lake that comes complete with row boats and huge carp fish.
Got hold of more Clear Racks for the figures - available at Amazon Japan for 2,480 yen each.
Some freshly make Omusubi for dindins. Also called "Onigiri" - rice with a filling wrapped in dried seaweed.
Spent an evening actually learning aperture and other SLR settings. Do an image search with the word "diagram" on the end like aperture diagram - the diagrams may help you absorb the knowledge quicker than just a block of text - helped me a lot.
Looks like its that time of year where politicians grab their megaphone and shout out loud on the streets.
Some health food is good once in a while.
The lads playing around with the iPhone Mirai Clock app.
Just before visiting the 1/1 scale Gundam in Odaiba. Having some Indonesian food with the lads while browsing on the Leopardized Dell Mini 9.
"Oshibori" are the wet rolled up towels that many restaurants hand out to customers. They always remind me of a restaurant that I previously worked in where one employee used them to wipe his armpits and shoes! Those oshibori would then go in the wash and then be served up to customers again - so if you see a crinkly hair in your oshibori then you know where its been ^^;
Katsu and my fave Japanese soup Tonjiru made from swine stock.
At the launch party for the Otaku Encyclopedia.
Frankie and his moesome Nice T-Shirt.
Picking up some Mr Donuts.
A Ramen place filled with manga for the customers to read.
Shio Ramen. "Shio" = "Salt."
Picking up my armor from dry cleaning.
Tis the jolly mosquito season meaning that the Mosquito Defense Systems need to be activated. The bottle of liquid goes into the dark purple dome thing which heats up the liquid. When mosquitoes come into the immediate area, the hole at the top shoots out a 200.5volt bolt of electricity at the mosquito - a burning smell remains in the air until the liquid perfume absorbs it.
Minced up cow with nasu.
The coffee shops over here like to make their logo look as similar as possible to Starbucks.
BLT Sand served up my Mikuru. "Sando" (sometimes written as "Sand") is short for sandwich.
Slice of eel on rice - some love it and some hate it.
Katsu to take out from Saboten.
Some places at lunch time do crazy deals. This place sells a bowl of seafood on rice for 100 yen (1 USD-ish) but usually costs 1,200 yen (12 USD-ish). Available to the first 10 people only.
Getting rid of that PC that I've had for many years. Nice case that alone does not warrant keeping it. Chris carried it home with him on the train!
This van patrols the area watching out for folks who steal recyclable materials or dump rubbish without permission.
Throughout Japan, we can only throw certain rubbish out on certain days. For example, in our area, we can only throw out combustible (burnable) rubbish on Wednesday and Saturday. We would be in toraburu if we threw out stuff on another day or try to hide combustible rubbish with non-combustible for example.
Occasionally see TV crews out n about getting opinions from the public about things like what they thought about some famous person having an affair with the nextdoor neighbor etc.
Chahan for dindins.
Been spending a lot of time on Mirai Gaia over at figure.mirai.fm. We need to upgrade the Good Smile website, dannychoo.com and otaku.fm too.
My old Fujitsu laptop which I've been trying to get rid of. The thing about getting rid of computers is that you cant give it to a novice user because they will ask you stuff about it all the time - the point of getting rid of it is to save time and space. But all the experienced users who I asked to take it away (for free) didn't want it!
When I was a PC user, I couldn't understand why Macs didn't have floppy drives.
Choosing which games to get rid of. Have not finished any of these!
And this is where I take my second hand games - Book Off. The prices displayed here is what they pay for these games.
Back in England, I used to drill holes all over the house to put up shelves. So when we bought our house in Tokyo, I got hold of a wireless drill - used it a total of once! Houses in Japan are generally not made of brick but of wood meaning that you can easily drill holes with a manual drill - or just push and twist a screwdriver through the wall.
Also bought myself an electric saw at the time which I used only once too - need to get rid of both.
The step down transformer is an interesting story. When we moved to Seattle from Tokyo (which you can read about in the Working at Amazon and Microsoft photo article), we bought 2 (count em) heavy duty step down transformers which were powerful enough to power a fridge or washing machine. Amazon shipped all our stuff to Seattle but little did we know that apartments in America came with dishwashers fridges and washing machines! Most apartments in Japan are pretty much empty when you move in.
For the 5 months that we stayed in Seattle, our fridge and washing machine stayed outside on our balcony. Before coming back to Tokyo, we gave the fridge to a comrade and brought back the washing machine which we still use today. Have no idea why these step down transformers came back to Tokyo with us! Need to get rid of everything in the photo.
Haruhi snaps some pics of tempura and zaru udon lunch.
Some places display plastic representations of food and some just use real food wrapped up.
Walnuts are supposed to be good for the brains and some folks say that its because they look like brains. They also taste like brains too.
Olympus E-P1 - The Lumix LX3 killer? Currently costs about 90,000 yen.
When buying electronics in Japan, look for the cheapest price online of what you want and make a print out and then take it to Bic Camera. More often than not, they will match the price.
Playing around with the Gundam Fix Figurations that I dug out which reminded me how cool they are. Did they stop making these since their Robot Tamashii line?
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Those clear rack are any good for Gundam models?
Wouldn't mind getting one or two.
Free stuffs when you shop even more? Now, why can't we have that here?
As for the Robot Damashii & GFF thing, IIRC, they're still making GFF.
Castoffable figurines fan
Bandai slowly shifting to GFF Next Generation though;incorporating MG technology into GFF
Fandubbing Teenager & Amateur Otaku
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The various pictures of food just made me have this urge to buy some Japanese food. O__O
I love how you put your figurines next to the food. XD
Awesome photos
>ㅂo b
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I know how you feel. Since I stumbled on to Danny's site my Japanese food consumption has tripled. Maybe Danny is secretly embedding subliminal messages in his articles prompting people to eat more Japanese food. :p
Student
i got the same feeling as you do. The pictures of food on Danny's site always make me feel hungry.
Graphic Designer
too true . . . always want something to eat after seeing the food shots
good layouts and setups, they could be in a food magazine!
Fandubbing Teenager & Amateur Otaku
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Yeah, this is definitely for the press. XD
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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wonder what happens to the real food wrapped up at the end of the day ^^; wastage? ^^;/ I want some cold noodles now :P
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Probably throw away.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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guess keeping em won't serve much purpose as they are probably spoilt by end of the day in hot and humid weather ^^; and I really DO need to sort, throw or sell some of my stuff ^^;
University slacker
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So much food...
I just love looking at your photographs of food. ...Though they always make me hungry. I could really go for some onigiri now. X(
Nekophilia
Hohoho having lots of katsu and chahan recently!
And after reading your experience with Oshibori.. I can never look at them the same again @.@ It's a good thing they're sterilized in high temperature before use..
There are specific days for rubbish dumping? Then in other days the rubbish will pile up inside the house? O_O I suppose that can encourage people to produce less rubbish.
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Yep - rubbish piles up but we have a space at our entrance to stash it.
Photographer
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I love this one week at Tokyo series. It the true everyday life in Tokyo :)
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You should so these too!
CEO MIrai Inc
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so > do ^^;
Student
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Nice article^^
Haha. When you said, " We are catering for a difference audience," I was like WHAT?! They make you bring food?!
You should do a giveaway for the Fujitsu. Even if we(especially me) don't know our way around it would still be cool to be able to say, "I have Danny Choo old, discarded laptop."
I bet that sounded weird^^;
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Wifey said she wants to give it to her brother but I know he'll be hounding me to maintain it. Ugh.
Otaku ^^
I understand what you mean. Maintaining other people's computers can eat up a lot of your time that you can spend for yourself or with your wifey.
d@@b
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I've heard of cold noodles before, but didn't realize they actually put ice cubes on it (oooh and Kagami is back in action!). Smoking chamber!? That's pretty much gone around here. No more indoor smoking allowed in Vancouver. My workplace used to have one lunch room just for smokers.
Curious, how frequent do politicians go shouting out loud on the streets?
Gah! I'm so ashamed that I don't recognize that Indonesian food even though I'm originally from there... looks like soto though. Me likey unagidon ^^
CEO MIrai Inc
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See them a few times a year shouting.
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That's surprisingly frequent.
Interior Designer/Broker
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Here in Bangkok they travel around the city on the back of trucks with loud speakers. It's super annoying when your trying to have a quiet weekend and every 20 minutes somebody drives past your place yelling in distorted Thai.
Custom Arcadestick builder
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again danny your photo walks are very interesting. i like the places you visit.
Student
Man, I'd love to goto that ramen shop. *__*
Graphic designer
All the food looks so good.. especially the katsu, can't wait to try it out!
Your food piccies are always so <3
Student, Freelance Artist
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I'll never think of oshibori the same way ever again ;_;
Freelance Digital Production Artist
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I looooooove unagi don.
That katsu counter at Saboten looks great.
I miss Mr Donuts.
2nd year Civil Engineering Student
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Sudden urge to have unadon for dinner later... lol at mosquito killing dome there. ^^;;
Editor
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i bought the Otaku Encyclopedia last week at Kinoyukiya, was a little more expensive than i expected at S$34.72. have yet to read it cos i got a ton of library books to finish first. it'll be my bedside reading before i zzzzzzzz.
Damn! i really would like to have the Spooky Kitaro happy meal figures!!! er Danny, there is no such thing as 'health food' at McD....
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
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What? It's already in stock in Singapore???
I have to wait till September T.T
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All Mc Dees grub is healthy.
College Freshmen, Otaku, Gamer, etc
Lol, I remember when Hancock (Will Smith) says "Blame McD that make you all fat"
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
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Slice of unagi on rice?! Love it! Love unagi no matter how it is served, had some unagi pizza yesterday...
Looks like you really don't have that much time to play games ^^; I usually play games/watch anime while in train/bus. Lol the electric mosquito zapping defense system...
Thanks for another week o Tokyo ^o^
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Holy! That's a Mamiya SLR, legend among other Japan-made camera.
Can't wait to see what's with BBC coverage ^o^
Ahh~ The good old SPEED, but they all grown up T.T well still gorgeous~~~
Those "chairs" design in the smoking chamber are unique~~~
"The 4-hour Workweek" its a great book! But I cant remember whether I had finish reading it yet.......
What? You send your armor for dry cleaning O_O!
Wah, you still kept that touchscreen Fujitsu, I sold mine for about USD300 few years ago~~~
Look like you can put on a garage sales for a week long ^_^
I think Robot Tamashii is an improvement line for the previous Fix Figuration line.
Olympus E-P1 - Been researching on this for a week now. Yes, this is LX3 killer with the Micro Four Third interchangeable lenses like DSLR but with much smaller & compact body. The price cost twice as LX3. Will be picking up my LX3 from the shop in about 4hours from now ^o^
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It's a rangefinder actually, not a SLR. The Mamiya 6 :)
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Mamiya 6 is a rangefinder????
Photographer/Photojournalist
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Yes, it's a 6x6 rangefinder... takes 120 and 220 film.
You can see the rangefinder window right there in the picture, in the upper right corner of the camera (while viewing it from the front) :D
It's really a beautiful system, compact and light.
PhysicsMajor/Someting/Photo/Pharm Tech
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Medium format rangefinders are great, especially the old folding ones. There are just as small as a 35mm/Digital SLR, but takes 6x6-6x9 cm images you just can't beat. They use super quiet leaf shutters and flash sych on all speeds.
I don't know why I sold mine off. orz
They brought back the Olympus PEN series as a 4/3 camera. The first I heard of that, but at that price range I'll get myself a Sony SLR then.
freelance coder
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Yesterday I turned on my tv to watch some BBC World while I had lunch and the first thing I see is some guy in tokyo dressed as an imperial soldier. hahaha. amazing. It was a teaser of this thing they filmed with danny. Will wait till he uploads it. Quite funny. I never thought somebody doing this could get so notorious (apart from his many other merits)...I would be terrified to step out into the street dressed like that :)
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Many good pictures as always, foods look delicious! So it's July and for me, it is beginning of the summer and that hiyashi chuka is a proof ^^; I think I'll try to eat one from local Japanese restaurant, yum~
Student
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I could do with some of those cold noodles, It's been very hot here recently.
Student
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You say your busy, but looks like to me your eating and having fun! Which is part of your job, so I guess I'll let this one slide...
IT Student
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Mosquitos?
Wheres Hoihoi-san?
Professional Panhandler
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Saw the BBC News World shoot on Monday, I was like "WHAT THE..." when a storm trooper started dancing behind the reporter.
You can donate your old computers to charities that give them to less fortunate folks...you can be re-assured that no one will be coming over to ask you how it works.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
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I wonder if Otaku Encyclopedia will be available in Brunei or maybe not...
Student
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So many pictures of food, all looking delicious. From looking at the pictures of food, it makes me assume that most people who live in city/urban areas eat out alot, or it could just be me with my ignorance from living in a suburban area though.
Book Off really have some good trade in deals, why can't the stores over here give more money for used games. Getting rid of games? That's madness! I keep all mine, well most of them anyway. Although out of that pile, probably Gundam Dynasty warriors.
I look forward to the future publicaion which involved the photoshoot and the full video which involved filming by BBC World.
Webdev, internet contents, music
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I think I was around when my wife was watching that particular show of Gaia no Yoake. I can remember what you explain perfectly.
I love the fact that Speed are back and they are tanned! I think most women not afraid of being naturally tanned are Okinawan. I'm so fed up of this unhealthy white skin trend.
Love that Gengar Pokemon shirt the kid is wearing at the mall.
New Gegege no Kitaro's smile is creepy because it's so unnatural.
And I love how unagi (eel?) tastes but hate the bones. People here will swallow them! So brave of them.
University Student
About the skin thing, it's funny you say that, here in the UK girls think that in order to be beautiful they need to have a tan so they end up looking practically orange (like ganguro girls), coated in fake tan and going on the sun beds! How odd!
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
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It's even funnier here in the Philippines. Our natural skin colors are tannish, but the cosmetics industry is making a killing off the perception that pale skin is more beautiful....
Nekophilia
Wait, I'm not supposed to swallow the bones? LOL
Undergraduate student.
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Sometimes they made the bones felt so crunchy so that you'll just chew and swallow it without feeling the bones. Presto is what we call it here.
Ahh... I'm salivating.. XD
Dirty Gentleman
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Has it been a month since the last AWiT? Doesn't seem like it, but since its so packed I suppose it has. Curious to see the BBC footage.
I see you CHUN! No use hiding
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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^^;;;; am not! :P
Business Analyst
Last time I saw a floppy disk was when I tried to reinstall again the OS on my PC because it required to boot up the RAID drivers first... That was the last time bacause I discovered that one of the hard drives was broken so the entire RAID array was busted.
Lost something like 10 years of data that time... Even with Linux I couldn't salvage them... Sob.
Well, my first post on DC.com after four years of lurking!
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
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Those mosquito zapper domes
Do they run off AA batteries?
Been meaning to get myself one before summer weather hits over here
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They plug into the mains.
3D artist
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Nice update - these are my fave DC posts. Out of curiosity, could us gaijin sell games/ dvds/ books at book off or any other trade-in store, or do you have to be a resident or a member or something?
CEO MIrai Inc
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You need to become a member and show ID. Rules could be different depending on the store/area though.
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That EP-1 looks good. Its comparable to the LX-3, but the fact is that four-thirds might be the LX-3 killer.
High school student
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In the Czech Republic as well. A shop left like that would be completely unrecognizable the next day ^_^'
Stellarstars, I lolled at that. They've really put a lot of emphasis on that 'stars' part XD
Walnuts tasting like brain? First time hearing that XD Actually, which brain are you talking about? Some animal brain?
My father still uses floppy disks for work. On top of it, he uses a program running in DOS subsystem that can be emulated in Windows XP. But it's got some issues once in a while and I always have to do something about it. Fortunately, I was always able to repair it.
failing student
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i want to go to the milltary medic cafe sounds sweet!!!
http://www.marvinryan.com
they are still making GFFs, but they call them GFFN now. latest on is the Aile Strike Gundam. although imo the quality is not as good as the old ones.
former Emperor of Britannia
http://reflectiarx.wordpress.com/
Big camera is BIG!
OOH Danny has acquired a unique Vespoid killer.
OOOHHHH FLOPPY DISKS! Another relic item!
I prefer my Gunpla "to-be-built" than a built already version.
Looking forward to he huge developments of Mirai Gaia *thumbs up*
Ambassador
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They have laksa in Japan? Now I've seen it all...
Student
Another interesting week in the life of Danny!
Oppai disciple
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Danny, you should finish Metal Gear Solid 4!! I play lot of games, but that game is truly EPIC!
IT, system administrator
freebies are cool, in Serbia only alcohol freebies are common. I love week in tokyo posts!
still working with my unfinished blog
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requested for food category in DANNYCHOO.COM
Airlines
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I agree! A food category would be splendid
Interior Designer/Broker
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Yeah! it would be cool if you had a food category on dannychoo.com with a google map tie in so when you photo something supper yummy we'll know where to find it. Maybe your readers know of some cool places as well you might want to give a go.
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
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Mmm~ Goodies from Costco look yum~ And all the food photos *¬*
Fujitsu laptop, would take! If only for temporary photo storage while traveling and word processing [and internet if it has wi-fi].
Look forward to seeing the results of the BBC filming x3
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
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image 27147 - even when I was in college (at least five years ago), the cost of photographic film was soaring still. how strange that even when digital photography is all the rage, the costs of analog photography remain the same.
image 27148 - some of the costco stuff are available in my country, but definitely not that paella - was it any good?
image 27171 - *laughs* *shudders* oshibori are a rare breed indeed here....
image 27189 - I think I'm well on the way to mastering the secret of chahan - someday I must cook some for you and for your wifey :)
image 27191 - I'm sure I'm not the only one but can I volunteer to take that old laptop off your hands? I just want the manuals or, failing that, I'll look it up on the net. XD
image 27198 - walnuts taste weird when they're just roasted, period. MUCH better taste in desserts, with cream or sugar.
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This post feels longer than the usual WiT post.
But mmm... Japanese ramen! Some of the photos remind of Hong Kong such as the streets and stores. Missing the food from there already!
It's interesting how some of the stores just have a rope around them... Then again, they are inside a shopping mall so any thief would get caught on camera.
And nice PC case indeed! Cooler Master brand... First time I seen a case with glass front. The Centurion I have is screw-free which is great for expanding and saves time.
I hate to say this but, I can see why computer enthusiasts don't the old mini laptop... Usually they're all technology enthusiasts too which means always the latest stuff for them too. The non-enthusisasts on the other hand will just want something that works ^^;
Half price seems about right for used games. I see the more recent games get close to full price... Something that you wouldn't get here unless it was up for auction perhaps.
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
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You know it's sad, i watched Gundam for my first time ever the past days (seed and seed destiny) and then realised that when i visited Japan for the first time, the dude i met gave me a Gundam Strike as "hello present" ... oO;;
Ehhh... cold noodles, want... *looks out of the office window* hurm... hot.
All those food pics made me hungry now... *gnaws on the table now*
That store with the rope is funny... impossible in germany too. :/
Night Stalker
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Their still making Fix figuration these days eventough theyre being over run by Robot Damashii Line think the latest one is the Aile Strike Gundam..Gotta lot of kawaii pictures there danny! & the Foods mmmmm!!!looks so delicious.
Policy & Research Officer
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Yummy .. I just had some laksa for dinner ^^
For 8 weeks im a NEET
Danny i would happly take your Fujitsu laptop off your hands. I'v been needing something to play with and that will happy do.
Momusufan
Just how much does it cost to dry clean one's armor?
Now time for lunch after seeing all the yummy food picks.
CEO MIrai Inc
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A few hundred yen ^^;
Interior Designer/Broker
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I noticed a few scuff marks on some of the armor pieces. Do you have to touch up paint yourself or does the local dry cleaner/armorer hook it up?
Web Designer
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Another set of interesting photos and stories. Always love this series the best! Looks like you need to get rid of lotsa stuff. I usually just throw away stuff I don't need - big hassle to find new owners for 'em, unless something huge (like piano), or cost a lot.
Nyoro-n...
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Ok, I'm not going to touch those towels next time ^^;
houkouonchi
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ooooooooooo, the Olympus E-P1 has caught my interest. It's a 12.3 megapixel interchangeable lens, digital camera using Micro four thirds format. Sounds tasty.
High School Student
Danny's getting rid of some very good games there. You might wanna double check you decisoin... But nice post Danny. Was waiting ages(it seemed like!!) for this post lol!
Student, Help Desk Worker
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Ohhh... You say everything in that picture you need to get rid of, I will take the Ikkitousen Sonsaku Hakufu...XD
Student
Love the week in japan articles, love the food and the place, hope got a chance to go to tokyo.
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
seeing all that food made me hungry! just a rope in front of a shop? lol, that shop would be empty within hours here.
Student
http://kokost.deviantart.com/
Getting rid of old things so I have space for new things is a good idea. The problem for me is that I'm unable to let myself get rid of some of these old figures... they were gifts from birthdays or christmas. Not to say all that I receive are bad, just some of these consume a lot of space but aren't really high quality or nice looking.
Art student
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Danny, great to see you're trying to get the hang of the itty bits of shooting. How often do you shoot and focus in manual? Metering in Manual is totally different but doable.
CEO MIrai Inc
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Usually do manual in low light settings.
High School Student
http://4kura.wordpress.com
The camera price is 90.000 Yen? Man that insane. BTW you having some Indonesian food? But the food like Japannese food.
level 1 cook, shifty eyed and fuzzy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chibinezumi/
food pics O_O having eel on rice for lunch! the lake looks like fun on a lazy afternoon. lol at the tv crew out and about trying to drum up gossip, reactions, and ratings!
Student & Working
Thanks for sharing these photos Danny!
Chahan looks really good, I would love to try how it tastes in Japan! Ever since I saw chahan in one of your articles, it became one of my favorite food, I like to cook it for dinner.
Btw, I will be glad to get rid of that Fujitsu laptop for you!;)
Student
Beautiful pictures, and now I'm hungry!
xD
Graphic Designer, Sistems ING
http://www.jamaikitoanimedia.com
i will take all the stuff you dont want BUHAHAHAHAHA, i ahve plenty of space
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com
Not a fan of walnuts either. Tastes like brains is a nicer way of saying it. ^^ The worst is when a perfectly good brownie is ruined by bits of brains.
Web App. Dev.
http://www.jeromesadou.com
I just noticed that you have also a copy of the Tim Ferriss best seller book. His ideas are not easy to apply but overall there's some good stuff in it (at least for self-kicking-ass : I mean be an actor of own life and not spectator! :)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Lots of weird junk hitches along when you pack, whether it's for a move or just for vacation. For some reason, I came back from Taiwan with a bunch of plastic utensils.
We see your office so often nowadays - usually through an interview or something. ^^ It's great for us film guys though. You generally want your interview subject to be someplace quiet, as well as in front of something that represents them. Offices are usually the former but not the latter. In your case, walking into your office is like walking into a montage of your life.
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
Danny, when taking pictures of places, do you ask for permission? or is a natural thingie in Japan to take pictures of people and places (indoors and outdoors)?? Im curious about that?
Good pictures, and hey?? that fujitsu laptop was very popular in its days..
CEO MIrai Inc
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Dont usually ask.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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^^; As sketchy as it sounds...asking for forgiveness is far easier than asking for permission. Unless the plan is to sell those pictures, I would just go for it. If you're not allowed, they'll ask you to stop, at which point you a) either have the shot already or b) they make you delete it. Either way, you lose nothing. ^^;
...of course, that's assuming you didn't choose to shoot a picture of some sensitive location, like a military base or Tiananmen Square. >_> That's just asking for trouble.
research student
http://osakacchi.blogspot.com/
intersting thing about bic camera. will remember that next time i want to buy electric stuff.
why not selling the laptops to 2nd hand shop?
i thought that the mosquito shooting electricity thing is similar as the mosquito shooting laser that i heard was just developed, no right? o_o;
same, i can never think oshibori the same again... ;_;
三年せいとオタク
Awesome photos! Been such a long time sense the last AWIT. How much was and where did you get the PC case if you don't mind me asking?
Airlines
http://twitter.com/ckonefilm
I thoroughly enjoyed this update. Glad you finally had enough time to share :)
Student
http://fiedrik.multiply.com/
Haha that little kid has a Gengar t-shirt lol.
That old computer case does look quite impressive on the outside.
For the laptop you could give it to some homeless person to learn how to program like that one guy you mentioned who hit it big there in japan.
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
image ID#27146 - Patrick looks like Adam Savage from MythBusters
image ID#27174 - Cafe de Joule.. *writes it down.
image ID#27181 - I remember Sudohbucks from Toradora!
image ID#27183 - Been Craving eel for a whole week.. Hmm, Pepper Lunch sounds nice tomorrow.
image ID#27191 - I'll gladly take it!! :D
image ID#27201 - I think they're focusing on the Zeonography line up and the GFFN series
Displaced gaikokujin
http://toky-deep.blogspot.com/
Love the photo articles. Love the food. Love the figures.
Photographer
http://darrenwashere.com
4 hr work week is a great book.
Photography Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/
Nice pictures as usual and I always get hungry when I finish reading the "week in Tokyo" posts.
part-time professional part-timer
they say that E-P1 is a DSLR, but although it functions as one, I just can't seem to see it as a DSLR.
Photographer/Photojournalist
http://www.moehost.info
Simply because it's not a DSLR, but a micro 4/3 camera, with no mirror or pentaprism.
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
http://uselessthoughts.net/journal/
Spotted Chun's Mirai Dollfie @ last photo.
Wow, congrats Danny. First CNN, now BBC. You have just taken one more giant step towards becoming Emperor of this Galaxy. XD
As for what games to get rid of, I would say KEEP MGS4!
Student
Always a joy reading your Tokyo posts, it rekindles my love and aspiration of someday making it to japan.
Looking at that sign for the second hand games at Book Off, I see so many games that will never be released in my country. So many games based on anime, they rarely make it to North America.
I agree those clear racks are nice. I'll have to look into getting those.
I would gladly take some of those games off your hands~ ^^;
And all the food looks very delicious as always!
It's always a pleasure reading your A Week in Tokyo posts!
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
Wow LAKSA IN JAPAN?????Hmm I'm guessing it's not gonna be as good as the ones in South East Asia namely Malaysia and Singapore.
Hey Danny here's an idea i'm sure you must have heard before. With all those freebies you're getting and not enough space to store them, why not make more "GIVEAWAYS" contest....and maybe a "LUCKY DRAW" or something...That way u can get rid of stuff and give the readers a good run for the fun of it.
I wouldn't mind getting the cordless drill. I could really use it ..hehehehehhehehe :P
anime + games collector
GOOD PICS AS ALWAYS DANNY, KEEP IT UP.
University Student
Gundams eh? I forgot why I'd liked them so much back then....all I know was that I didn't like them due to the shows, were never really into the gundam anime franchise but the mech designs themselves, well some of the mech designs.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Lol, you treat your armor like a suit.
Owner of Java Programming Company
Quote:
"My old Fujitsu laptop which I've been trying to get rid of. The thing about getting rid of computers is that you cant give it to a novice user because they will ask you stuff about it all the time - the point of getting rid of it is to save time and space. But all the experienced users who I asked to take it away (for free) didn't want it!"
Can I have your old Fujitsu laptop? I am willing to pay for the shipping fee and will not bother you with any questions other than this one question.
Please private message me at rendrabasuki@gmail.com
PS: Always love your A Week in Tokyo blogs.
Thanks
Rendra
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Wifey wants to give it to her brother ToT.
High School Student
Haha they used to give oshibori out at our local Japanese restaurant, but recently they switched to packaged sanitary wipe sort of things.
And that's an amazing ramen shop. @_@
Student
Wow, Book-off pays that much for games? That's incredible!
Here, even if a game is brand new, the most I have ever seen someone get is about $15. The average seems to be anywhere from $2 - $5. I has a book-off somewhat near me, maybe I should see if they take games here.
And I too shall throw my name in for taking that laptop off your hands!
Systems scientist
So, they don't want you to take stuff that other people have put out (image27187)? Most places would be happy to have them 'locally' recycled.
Law student
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Ahh the food in your posts always looks so so nice!! Jeez, I wish I had access to food like that on a day to day basis..
http://at1987.com
Japan ART No-Mat is looked better than mine. It's stylish. Mine is just cheap blue plastic with the green light and cheap switch even through it use the same refill as Japan version.
In my home theater room I still use 20 years old ART Mat to repel mosquitoes. Does Japan still sell ART Mat ?
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Nice pics. Made me a bit hungry. I tried Laksa at a Thai/Cambodian restaurant in Chinatown Sydney. Didn't know what I was ordering but it tasted so good.
Biostatistical Programmer
Thought about buying the lx3, but got sidetracked by the tz7 (europe) or fz3 (rest of the world) and its awesome hd movie recording capabilities! tried it several times now and i'm amazed by the quality of the flicks on my tv!
still that new olympus body looks interesting too!
Student
Wow that mosquito trap sounds kinda crazy lol.
Also that camera store's price matching policy seems pretty generous. You try pulling off online price matching here and most stores will instantly reject your request. Well most major retailers anyways... A lot are cool with matching other stores with physical ads though.
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
@image ID#27195
Our house came packaged with the fridge and washing machine when we crashed in about 10 years ago. I think they leave it behind because it's a hassle to lug it with them (being old might also be the factor). We currently have the abandoned fridge in the second floor for the family we are renting to. ^^'
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Need moee than a night to learn the setting on my DSLR, have to take a little booklet with me so i can figure out what i need to do sometimes, that would be a cool iphone app.
Architect
Wow, nice week. I really love your photos, and make me wonder when I'll be back in Tokyo..
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
The prices for the games are actually more than reasonable. 3000 yen would be around 39 dollars, and that's what a game costs here. Of course I don't know the price of the games in Japan (only that they tend to be higher than in US) so maybe this isn't a reasonable as it seems.
Network Security Specialist
Danny, based on all your food pix over the months, I know you really like fried food. ^^
Student
Good stuff, Danny. Keep up the great photo articles.
MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
http://cutkillavince.com/
Cool week Danny, thx for the pics ^^
Nice pics. Nice foods (everything looked so good!!). ><; Nice sunny day indeed, been raining quite a bit lately in Poland now. T_T ... and another nice ("great") article. ^^
I want to buy those Clear Racks. any other place than Amazon.jp I tried amazon.ca...cant find it
Student
http://ivan05.deviantart.com/
AHhhhhh, good meals you've got in Japan. Our meals are built on fat and calories...
filmaker
http://bigstick-freshturd-hotday.blogspot.com/
ill take that old fujitsu if u dont cant find some1 to take it....it'll b a great film prop
http://viviangel.vox.com/
The food looks good for me. lol
university student
Saw danny on BBC fast:track a few hours ago......liked the trailer thing where danny pushes aside the presentor and started dancing(/trooping)....lol
Need more programs on japan like that but more in-depth
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
I'd so take that Fujitsu laptop and give it to my Dad for his 70th birthday coming up ^^; I'll pay for shipping and a bit extra for it Danny! XD
Walnuts taste gooood~ Speaking of walnuts, if your ever in the Northwest USA Danny you should stop by and have some King Salad. You will never find a better salad.
Excellent pictures as usual! Wish Amazon here sold those clear racks. Yet to find anything in the states similar to those (aka cheap, no drilling needed)
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Seems like you've had a great week as usual :)
Those are interesting (chairs?) in the smoking lounge...
l can wait for the BBC reportage been upload.
also see some good PS 3 tittle hasn't play yet.
Student
http://justicedude.deviantart.com
Out of that stack of games, I hope you kept the Akumajou/Castlevania title. It's easily my favorite of the bunch.
security/3d graphic artist
http://www.kennethleishman.com/
who's the lady taking the pictures in the first few photos?? just wondering!
Good photos!!
Grad Student
塩ラーメンのほうが大好きだけど、アメリカに見付けれませんよ。皆諸湯ラーメンだけ欲しい過ぎます。
The question is whether that is at all intelligible. Is my Japanese ok?
Otaku Social Media/Blogger/Event Coverage
Mosquito Zapper! First I've ever heard of such a thing!
Book-Off sounds wonderful compared to our GameStop. They rip you off big time and barely give half the price Book-Off would give you.
If you're having a hard time getting rid of the Fujitsu, use it as the next giveaway item! :D Looks like a fare amount of users want it.
Also, about the Unagi Donburi, I love that stuff!!!!
Student
Had a couple Gundam modles, but over the years they kinda started to loose them selves! ^^ Now I can't find them anywhere...for cheap!!! Anyone know where I can get some?
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
The PC casing is really nice!
And keep MGS4, you won't want to get rid of such a great game ;)
Full-time geek/Part-time student/Part-time musician
http://randomgeekness.livejournal.com/
are u going to throw the hakufu figure along with the drill and everything else? ``need to get rid of all the stuff in the photo`` LOL
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Shes up for retirement too ^^;
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
Hakufu can retire at my house, I'll take good care of her hehehehe
Civil Draftsman/Designer
http://www.cosplayaus.com
Ahh Gakugei Daigaku. It is a pretty cool place. It is where I stayed when I was in Japan as that is where my friends are currently situated.
???Confused???
Didn't think security be that light in the store with only the rope as a barrier...that lake would be nice for a napping place in the boat...though probably I'd end up bumping into someone...
Student
You can probably throw those old computers on ebay danny. Just make sure you say as is so people don't ask you questions after they get it... You're going to give it for free anyway so whatever it sells for won't deal any damage to you. Is yahoo japan not a viable way to get rid of old comps?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Probably not worth the effort to sell on an auction.
College Freshmen
Too many pictures of food makes me hungry. And floppy discs, what a blast from the past. Reminds me of the times when I played on my SNES.
Core Analyst
http://tuanvo.jimdo.com/
Great to see you back with the 'Week in Tokyo' series. My sister is in Japan for vacation so I guess I'll use figure.mirai.fm to check out if I want anything.
Student/Busboy/Otaku
http://moosebro.wordpress.com/
"While both of my parents are notorious for keeping a load of crap around the house, I tend to get rid of as much as possible to save time. For example, while the figure and gadget samples are free - there is a cost of keeping them - my time."
That's cool that you think like an economist Danny. ^.^ I have just recently, since starting my Econ class a few weeks ago, started to think more like an economist. Learning that anything, even when money is not involved, still has an opportunity cost really made me think about everything I do. Anyway, just kind of funny you should mention this while I am learning it. :P
As always, the food you show makes me hungry and wish I had easy access to that kind of awesome food...except cold noodles...I prefer mine hot. :D I'll be more than happy to relieve you of ANY of the stuff you want to throw out, and I won't ask for help or complain either. ^_^
Student
http://otakuinvancouver.wordpress.com/
Do they not have e-recycle programs over in Japan? There's a big push for people to start recycling all their electronics that they don't want. You can drop it off at a bottle depot and they'll take it no questions asked. Lots of nasty chemicals in that stuff.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
Yeah, I understand the feeling of getting rid of stuff. I'm trying to do that right now and boy is it tiring. Still so much to go... I think I'm gonna have to put up stuff on the classifieds soon.
Exostential mouse herder
http://www.yousaytoo.com/big65mopar?8530
image ID#27158
Interesting photo and comment which says allot about where you used to live. The same can be said for most any small to large metro in the states given the lack of morals and values in our society today which allot of it could be traced back to the 1960's and a certain Dr. Spock and his idea's about parenting.
image ID#27192
Guess that your allot younger than I am but I've had four macs with floppy drives ( 1 currently ) and worked in a university computer lab where all the macs had floppies including the apple 2 sitting in the storage room / make out lounge. The imac generation basically did away with the floppy drive as well as starting the end of the zip and jazz drives and given the declining prices in thumb drive technology I'd wager that optic drives will be the next thing that apple does away with.
Student!
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Robo Tamashi's still here ^^; want the mirai clock! isit in iTunes store? becus i seem to not be able to find it.
Overman
http://myplasticmoustache.blogspot.com/
http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1723/A+Week+in+Tokyo+40.html#image27168
Goodness, that Mega Muffin looks deadly. Probably not as deadly as a Wendy's Baconator burger. After eating that, you feel like Arnold just walked all over your arteries in steel boots.
Graphic Designer
I need to fill my house with those Mosquito Defense Systems! Just wondering if it will zap other things besides flying pests? That would be my only concern. I've never seen anything like here in the states but it but looks awesome! I guess the closest would be an electrified fly swatter.
Tech Support,Gamer, Student, Anime fan
http://sharp-eyed.org
You must keep MGS4! Someday you'll get a chance to finish it. Of course, I'm one to talk. I haven't finished some of the games I have in my pile. I blame the World of Warcraft. ^_^
Adult
Macs didn't have floppy drives yes it got lol...
大学生
SPEED is back!
Ahhh. That's nice.
My brother used to be a fan back then.
And I love their songs too - White Love/Graduation Days... (:
初音ミク命
I really need to stop making the mistake of reading your 'A week in Tokyo' posts when I'm hungry. ^^;;
I really should get a rid of some of my old clutter that's hanging around and get some of my space back (that would quickly be taken over by figures), but I don't like throwing away stuff that is still useful but I couldn't imagine anyone that I know needing any of it.
Also, that BLT sandwich doesn't look like and blt I've seen before. What's inside of it?
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
yeah I was also wondering, doesn't look like the usual bacon lettuce tomatoes
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com
I love these posts, Danny!
They inspired me to do a similar thing in my blog: http://bit.ly/1JMis
It's in portuguese, but if you visit it I believe that at least the photos you'll appreciate. ^^
I'm taking my Cyber-shot along with me all the time, so I can always register moments. I loved the Nikon ad because of this speech. There's more photos on my blog than the ones I linked above, if you (or anyone) care to browse it.
I hope my posts amuse and inspire my readers as much as yours amuse and inspire me.
Gambate! o/
Dollfie Dream collector, student, and software technician
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dollfiedreams
I really like these shelves... demo...
国外配送の制限： この商品は、日本国外にお届けすることができません。----> no ship outside of Japan T_T
I love unagi-don!! That's funny, tonight I just cooked unatama-don (eel with egg over rice) and it was super yummy!!!
IT Business Analyst + Test Analyst + Undergrad Uni Student
http://www.crepuscular.asia
ah~ I missed SPEED, was so sad when they split... but was SO~ excited when I saw the news they are back together...
I dont think EP1 suppose to be a lx3 killer...
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
another interested read as usual danny.
well i might have gone for the EP-1 had it not been so expensive!
lol@ last pic, that Dolfie sure has a large tummy!
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
nice week report, as usual. thk you danny, amh so hungry right naow T.T
Student, PoomDomain Director
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your life never fail to be interesting, danny choo
NEET
http://tangerinetango.wordpress.com/
Love the photos! Especially the food photos... they look yummy *drool*
I loved the part about the Mosquito exterminator they must sell those here! ;~; Are those expensive?
And the most likely reason why experienced users don't like second-hand laptops is because they're a bit dated @_@;
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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that is an awesome way to kill mosquitoes! also i haven't tried any of the food in the post, which makes me wanting to try it so bad XD
Student
http://dog-taku.blogspot.com/
Book Off/Hard Off rocks! Too many awesome stuff there(old consoles and other stuff).
struggling undergraduate student
http://playevolution.wordpress.com/
Like how the Lalaport store in #27158 uses a rope to "close". It's a testament to how civilized and safe the place is. Book Off and Bic Camera are so awesome as well. Never seen a second hand store buy something at such a high price off the consumer and a retail store that really walks the talk in matching lowest prices.
Undergraduate student.
http://quantum-force.deviantart.com
Do you really wanted to give that laptop away?
For free?
It seems like you don't need it pretty much, do you...?
That Indonesian food reminds me to the one that my mother usually made for dinners...
http://flickr.com/photos/juju_b/
The Olympus PEN E-P1 looks very tempting indeed. I am considering it as a replacement for my Canon G9, but I am currently unable to afford it. I'd love to see how the E-P1 does in taking photos of figures if/when someone actually gets it.
Japanese Intensive Language Student
http://chrisatwaseda.wordpress.com
Walnuts are good for you! But they do look like brains which is a little bit unappetizing. Nice pictures! All that food is making me hungry.... -_- Bic Camera is amazing. Last time I was there I almost bought a laptop. They have SO much stuff there. It's mind boggling. The only thing that only comes close around where I live is Fry's.
1 of 5
LOL I know what you mean, this week has been very busy for me too.
Look at all that great food.... man I'm hungry.
Student
http://dollfieroses61.wordpress.com/
now I am making Kappa Maki because of this article!! Darn you for making me hungry!
Student / CNA
http://myanimelist.net/animelist/jlaroco525
Quality pics as always Danny. Love the posts~
Computer science student
I know there are so much good things on the pictures but right now I really want that flash light from the first image!!
Programeer, WebMaster
http://www.legionpaintball.com.ar
Danny, where can i make some suggestions about figure.fm?
Student
DMC4 unfinished :O
Student, Anime artist
http://www.tonee89.deviantart.com
Love the gundam part tho it was last
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Military maid cafe~ Now that i'd like to see~ :)
Those foods look delicious~
Nice shots~
Graphic Designer - youtube- http://www.youtube.com/user/Travelersgear
http://travelersgear.blogspot.com/
Danny, your company is progressing at such an amazing pace! I remember when I first started lurking on here everything was just starting to pick up but now you seem so busy. I, like many others on here, aspire to achieve such a successful life like yours in a field that I enjoy. Keep up the great work. :)
ya awesome really..
but there is lot of his hard work behind this success.And i think everyone can achieve this success with determination. A good lesson for all of us.
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Computer Technology
Very nice set of pics, I want to come to Tokyo this year!
Applications Specialist for medical imaging
Danny, a quick question, you alwasy refer to meals as 'sets'. Is this the wording they actually use in the places?
Malaria vaccine researcher
http://rzf.smugmug.com
Hey is that the same Patrick-san who is so well known for visiting Washinomiya Shrine on tv..? :D
I love your Week in Tokyo series. I'm about to head there myself next week and this has been a great way to amp myself up as well as think of some things to see/do when I'm there. With any luck I might run into you when I'm in Tokyo for a month. Odaiba Gundam opening on the 11th? lol
Student
http://gobbledegook88.blogspot.com
Seeing all these food pics makes me wish I could be in Japan right now! It's great how you cover Japanese food that you don't usually see outside of Japan. Food lovers like me can rejoice! =D
http://robototoro.wordpress.com/
I want a Mosquito Defense System too. Those pesky insects are annoying.
Student
http://shockerz.wordpress.com/
Now that you reminded me I need to throw away some of my stuffs that is in the way.
You are right with inexperience user who always ask question that are just too easy. I feel you my friends also does the same thing to me T_T
student
I also like to keep as little stuff as possible and I don't like wasting precious time on useless clutter. Its better to keep things nice and organized. Its also better to be out with the old and in the with the new!
Nice Photos as always!
neet/single parasite
wow thats a nice desktop would love to have that! i wouldn't mind to keep someones "hand me down" items specially danny's XD. there a saying somebodys junk is someones treasures!
im a rat-pack so even boxes, cases, plastic bags/wraps of item i got, i keep em all! dont know why i just cant trow em
those chairs in the smoking lounge are cool tho you cant really sit on them properly, i remember attempting to sit on one when i went on a trip to the coca cola factory
Network Infrastructure Architect/Programmer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/allimpulse/
In exactly two months I'm going to be in Japan. The week in Tokyo series is my favourite part of this site because its better than any book/guide that I've seen. I hope the tourism industry is giving you a cut, you do more for travel than any of their literature.
Simulation
http://www.animetreehouse.com
1) Don't sell Metal Gear Solid 4! It is a master piece that you will never forget.
2) Don't get rid of your cordless drill, you WILL need it again.
3) How in the world do you get a way with the bandwidth usage on Flickr???!?!?!
Assistant Manager
That's the exact reason I never give computers away. A friend of mine is an IT guy and gave another friend an old laptop. He can't stand the constant questions about what is wrong with this, and the whole "why can't I get this to work".
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Awesome journey ^^
Student (Programing, Streaming, Gaming)
Ohhohoho that Laksa looks good!!
Oh my god, when I get my dream job in a couple of years, I'm going to Japan and just have a look around, hope to meet you Danny, have some food, and buy stuff!! Maaaan, Tokyo looks so cool!
Just thinking about going gets me all excited. ^_^
I would have to learn the basics of Japanese. 0_o (I should start now.)
Looks like you had a fun day!
Quality Scrutinizer
Hey Danny, does Nikon Japan offer 'Nikon School'?
Nikon USA here offers one day seminar/class on basic (digital)photography. I took "Introduction to Digital SLR Photography" and it was a good experience.
Freelance writer, fashion blogger, singer/songwriter/musician, coffee expert
http://ipandaud.blogspot.com/
Goodness gracious! How I'm longing to visit Japan and see all the amazing shops (and score some one of a kind fashions!). I'd love to load up on Japanese magazines while I'm there. But I have an independent blogger's salary, which is a mere pittance, and fear I will never get to travel. But when I do, Japan will be my first stop! I'm new to this site, and I love it. It has introduced me to K-On!; therefore, it has made my whole summer. :D As a fashionista, I've always loved Jimmy Choo-- now I love Danny, too. <3
Student
http://miri.textcube.com/
I'm STILL using 3.5 floppies for those old games in DOS ^^;
Schoolkid
http://did-someone-say-anime.blogspot.com
I'd take that laptop, if you want. If you comment back saying yes, I'll PM you my address. It might be a bit tricky to post, though. ^-^()
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
I've also been getting rid of more of my clutter. I'm selling a lot of it. It makes me a whole lot more organized.
Student
http://tauke.110mb.com
I always love your A Week in Tokyo series. Never seen better articles covering life in Tokyo as comprehensive as yours.
C.E. Student
Nice pictures. It would be nice to get free stuff when you shop but I sometimes only get discounts. At least that is something.
Retailerz
Ah! Where is the costco in Japan? Did not see! That pizza looks like one I would love and it is huge!!! OMG! *drool*
Software Consultant
http://kamlau.com
I like using the colorful floppy disks as coasters to put drinks on.
Gainfully unemployed
http://www.loneleeplanet.com/
Nice piccies Danny!
Robot
I wanna go to Japan u.u
Paintball Technician
http://www.myspace.com/sarsinajar
lol at haruhi who was just laying there next to the tempura, lol.
Capitalist Consumer
I spy the 4-hour Work Week! I thought about you when I was reading that book, Danny.
Student
Every time I look at your pics of food they make me want to eat!
student, otaku, fast food worker
A few thing's...
1) Those Toys they're giving out at Japan's Mc.Dee's are awesome and I want them.
2) Frankie's T-shirt, where did her get it?
3) What model is your TV Danny? I'm looking to buy a new LCD tv or whatever as long as its a flat screen from my apartment due to the fact that my TV is older than me by like 7 year's and I dont think it will surviev the move to my apartment.
Student,ICP,PT
Japanese food is the best!!!
health carer
Why did you buy stepdown transformers for moving from Tokyo to Seatille?
America is 110 Volts and Japan is 100, the disparity between the two is not enough to cause any major issues for *most* devices.
Trying to run something from Japan on the 230 volts used in the UK howvever... different story.
University Student; Full-Time Tiger, part-time Geneticist. (One day, the alligator-puppy will be mine...)
I'm dying to see the Mosquito Defense System in action.
And that food=delish.
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
Good to know that even through the busy times, you make time to sit down and eat ^-^ Pricing in Japan always amazes me with the product pricing, it's extremely different to SA.
Student of cultural studies
I love looking at the food....it's too nice....<3 and that mosquito killer... :S it fries the poor buggers?! I know they carry disease and stuff...but I do feel a bit sorry for them, especially after you described the 'faint smell of burning'
I love how there a little figures to model everything...it's too cute ^_^
Student
http://musou-enrai.deviantart.com/
Oh, man, those are the best sandwiches I've ever seen. *drools*
Weekday Warrior
Seeing those floppies reminded me of that once-in-46-years solar eclipse I missed a few days ago...Tokyo was cloudy and raining, and on top of that, I had to keep my seat at the office past noon...(sob)
Your chow pictures are fabulous! It's almost din time and those pictures make my tummy growl;
Oh my god ! The room's really beautiful and figures are kute . I want to buy figures now . Japan makes me transfixed .This country is a really a world of technology .
Freelance Photog cum Web developer
make me miss my trip to japan some months ago... wish to visit again.. nice coverage on life in japan per week!
I wish there was anything close to the things they have in japan here.
ramen shop.
>>ramen shop with mango
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
This has been one of my favourite "A week in Tokyo", though i'm not entirely sure why. Lots of variety and good looking food i suppose XD The photo of the TV displaying "Cool Japan" is on the nhk channel here in the U.K and it's very interesting.
Student
http://bcotaku.blogspot.com
Danny! Never throw away the Akumajo Dracula ! It is one of the games i find to be very nice. Maybe you could also buy so other versions of it?