Japan Blood Donation
The next Tokyo CGM Night will be held at the blood donation facility Akiba:F which you may recall is actually a crash landed spacecraft thats stuck in the side of a building. The outer hull has a Trans-Ion Kryptonian shield around it meaning that you cant see the rest of the ship sticking out the side of the building unless you are wearing Titanium Diamond Class 9 contact lenses.
Went along on Friday to check out the facilities with Tokyo Live Blogger Steve Nagata. Snapped here with some local dannychoo.com readers who were also at the facility doing a report.
Akiba:F is run by the Japanese Red Cross Society. Their mission statement is to bridge peoples life's and the future together.
Get off at Akihabara station and exit at the Electric town entrance. Dont walk towards the Radio Kaikan but the other way and lookup - you will see the logo for Akiba:F on the building.
The address is:-
5th Floor Asakaze Building, 1-16-9 Soto Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
[千代田区外神田1-16-9 朝風二号館ビル５階] (map here)
The place is just gorgeous. This is what you are greeted with when you step out of the elevators.
To the right is the lockers, toilet and some machines which I'll cover in a mo.
In the center of the facility is the WDDCRM2 (Warp Drive Duo Combine Retrograde Mark 2 Engine) which is being currently used to display some Bakemonogatari goodies.
Every quarter, Akiba:F has a theme. Previously it was Good Smile Company where they displayed a load of figures.
What is it about Senjogahara that makes her so mmmmmmm?
Here are some terminals which will ask you a bunch of questions to see if you are able to donate blood. About 10% of folks fail the test due to some complications with their blood or life habits.
Folks who cant give blood are those who consume narcotics, had blood diseases, who have just come back from overseas within the past 4 weeks and folks who have been to certain countries between particular periods.
This pose of Senjogahara gets the figure treatment by Good Smile Company.
If you don't get the stationary thing then give Bakemonogatari a whirl.
The Bakemonogatari theme will run through to the 31st of March 2010.
They got a small glassed off room in one corner. CGM Nighters - leave your stuff here if you want.
The toilets are zero gravity so you need to be good at dodging your poo and pee.
Lockers are free to use and can be locked with a blood sample - a needle will shoot out from the ceiling and land in your forehead to take a sample before the doors open.
Mirrors are made from Shimapantium mined from the spice mines on Kolletar. They have the ability to show what you will look like in exactly 3.5 months from now. If you walk past these mirrors and don't see your reflection then it means that you should prioritize everything you want to do before you die.
The Shimapantium mirrors also remind us that we should be prioritizing our lives anyway because we never know when we will kick the bucket.
They told me that after having your blood taken, they will stick your life juices in some sort of centrifugal unit which spins out all the stuff that they want - you then go back a week later and then they stick the stuff that they don't want back into you.
If you like loli's with huge school bags then Bakemonogatari will be right up your alley.
Drinks are provided for free for folks who donate blood. This machine will not be turned on during the next CGM Night as they need the machine to be ready for patients the next morning (sorry).
Akiba:F has a load of reading material - included for this theme term are Bakemonogatari novels.
Also some Katanagatari too. Anybody watching?
Maki Horikita-chan! Video below - kawaiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!
More Bakemonogatari goodies on display.
I love the bins! There is a circle which glows white...
...and when you throw some rubbish, the white glow temporarily turns into a blue glow.
I love this place. Its such a relaxing atmosphere. Decided that one of my life goals is to have an office like this ^^;
Displays around the center show Bakemonogatari stuff.
Free wifi is provided within the center for those who want to work while waiting their turn.
For the next CGM Night, we will display the Dollfies here.
If you are considering donating blood then feel free to go along to have a look - no obligation to donate blood. If you do want to take photos then please ask the staff members first.
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Student or something like that
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"Press the button to get there" :P
Student or something like that
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Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
God Damned Mouse!!!
This was supposed to say " Is she going to staple u or wut??"
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
So what your saying is that they collect blood by needles...
and by nose bleeds.
Student
Next theme it's going to be hentai to collect a lot of blood through nosebleed XD
Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
So where did all of this came from??
Castoffable figurines fan
6-dimensional pocket :P
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
From her secret spot.
Web Developer
http://www.twitter.com/SteveKeys
That would make a great figure display. Hmmmmm...
Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
So they even got Iphone racks?? Nice
Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
Tengen To... Oh wait.. katanagatari ^^;
Student
http://absurdnormality.wordpress.com/
Suzumiya Haruhi manga!
Deadbeat
One more transfusion and i will be Danny Choo muuhahaahhaa
Sweden
HAHA. That was so funny!
Student or something like that
http://otakumimi.blogspot.com
I bet this place is a favourite of Mina (Tepes). I would go if there were a loli attending me :D
Deadbeat
Makes sense, if you stand up the smoke will get you so when you're crawling you can see the fire extinguisher...only in Japan!
Deadbeat
This is actually the power button for Elevator Godzilla.
Deadbeat
To clean the blood up so no vampires follow you home...muhahahaa
Deadbeat
For table dancers
Deadbeat
Only "BlueMen" can use this side of the washroom.
Student
http://jyuichi-11.blogspot.com
This beats the old creaky bus where I donated blood last time . I screwed up the collection because I knocked the needle out from nervous twitching >_< Some sort of entertainment or art to look at would have done wonders to calm me down, so I can see how a center like this would be a smart investment.
Deadbeat
The mix of English and Japanese determines your blood type, then the needle from the ceiling will drop.
Deadbeat
I like the placement; firehose next to restroom with the light switch...i know there's a conspiracy theory in there ...somewhere :)
Deadbeat
I thought i was getting a needle, why the gloves?
Student, part-time worker
Who is this? He looks so familiar. X|
Freelancer
He's my cousin X3
Software Engineer (Web)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cachopls/
its the golf guy
Student, part-time worker
OMG, this was forever ago, but thank you!
Splicer
Yotsubato!
Student
Wow. I'm honestly impressed with this facility.
Kudos to the Japanese Red Cross. The whole place is beautifully designed and also serves a useful purpose!
Student
http://skyeliner.wordpress.com/
Not usually good seeing blood taken from me but I wouldn't mind trying that place out! The entire place looks pretty sweet.
"What is it about Senjogahara that makes her so mmmmmmm?"
She can put a staple in a place you probably didn't know you have.
mahou kishi
http://www.animedia.com.mx
lol otaku blood I wonder if people wants
Psycho-King
Seconded...
student
even with all the stuff I love in that room i don't think i could ever go in there needles are evil things!!
Student, Sophomore
Best. Donation. Center. Ever.
art student
http://kaizeru.deviantart.com
i will gladly willingly donate my blood here EVERYDAY if i'm allowed to camp here and do my work D:
;w; such awesome environment for calming you down while you wait for the needle.
University's Slave
Re: Senjougahara's Mmm-ness: It's because she's both beautiful AND batshit. It's a magnetic combination; just read Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove and you'll see what I mean.
Mirai Bustaaaaaaa!!!
Needs some vampy roris
Graphic Designer, Biker, 501st Heavy Trooper
Wooo, i would love to donate!!
But then again...
I had a phobia against needles...
Urgh...
???Confused???
heck if the donation centers are like this then I'd donate blood a lot more often...it's win win...
ばり★すた
I'm impressed! It has a very clean, space-age feel without coming across as completely cold and clinical. The monthly themes are pretty cool, too: makes the place seem friendlier! Yet I still get the willies when looking at these photos - blame it on a horrible medical phobia ^^; I'd happily donate if I wasn't a big coward!
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
wow I want to work in office like that! lol
Donate blood... does nose bleed count? :P
NEET
Amazing. That place looks so high-tech/futuristic. I love the look. :)
Student
If my red cross done this, I'd be there instantly.
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
LOL Looks like some sort of manga cafe/Starbucks instead!
Would love to have an office like that XD
Student
http://www.cosplay.com/costumes/m79252/
Nice! When I gave blood, all I got was apple juice T.T
Student
http://nendogamer.wordpress.com/
All i can say is that this is almost like a mini utopia for any otaku. Absolutely brilliant!
Student
http://tsubasa126.wordpress.com/
I miss Akiba~. The place looks very nice! It makes me want to donate blood.
Website Designer, Programmer
http://en.berense.org
Looks like one of those chambers where people usually get mutated or disintegrated in comic books and become super heroes!
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
It's definitely her knee pits that make her so mmmmmmm.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
So the next Tokyo CGM Night will double as a blood-sucking event? XD
Boukenger
I wonder if visitors like me can donate blood when I visit on my vacation. Anybody know?
Software Engineer (Web)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cachopls/
It's the long black hair that makes me go mmmmmmmm...
houkouonchi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/red_mango/
How often do they change their displays? I remember seeing photos with a Miku theme.
Student
http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/
This is Future...
Student, Musician, PHP
http://www.tojikomori.com.ar
huh? these things shouldn't be red? I thought it was like that everywhere...
Student
Did they remove the figures? :(
Student
This looks a lot more appealing than the blood donation centers that I've seen. And the monthly theme is just an amazing idea, so you have to donate blood every time they change theme... for the greater good.
Student
http://bk201.wordpress.com/
So futuristic. I wish the local blood donation centre was like this one
Houseman
if i were a blood machine maker..i would donate everyday n treat this place as my office
Student
http://holy-star-ocean.livejournal.com
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Blood donation or anime shop? lol
Student
Cool design in this facility!
>Also some Katanagatari too. Anybody watching?
I have watched the first episode, looked interesting, will watch the second too.
Liked the 1st episode of Katanagatari too, will follow this anime series ^_^
Tech Support Officer - Network Security Engineer
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I'm legally/medically not allowed to donate blood - Doc says I just have barely enough blood just for myself keeping me alive
<=60kgs and 6' tall - You guys do the math.
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
This looks like a great place to study, though I doubt they'd let you stay without donating some blood. ^^;
Everyone knows Nadeko is the best girl.
IT-Architect, Virtualization and Storage lover, WebDesign and coding
http://www.milkdrop.de/
Really nice, i never donated blood but this would make me do it. ^^;
I heard it's even healthy to do this now and then... not sure, just a rumor.
But considering the materials on display there... "healthy" could be missunderstood for some people. :P
Pitty the max time i can get off work in one piece is 4 weeks... (for japan holidays) so donating blood there won't work for me when i hit the place. :<
Wonder if they mind people just poking their nose in and geting a glimpse of the atmosphere. ^^;
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. 軍曹/Droid Hunter
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Mayoi-chan!
Student and full-time otaku
Wow, very funky. Too bad it's only to disguise the not-so-funky function of taking blood....I'm very bad with having my blood taken (tending to pass out 'n stuff) o~o
Still, it is a very nice place to host a CGM night ^^
looks like the rooms from a SciFi movie :D
IT Student
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Delishuz Sengoku
Store Owner
I can't give my blood!!!
And I'm a blood type AB
IT Manager
http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com/
they must have drained lots of otaku blood
Web Developer / Stand Up Comic
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E-excuse me, I believe you have my stapler.
Programmer
http://podkowski.com
It's definitely the stapler ;)
Programmer
http://podkowski.com
You recharge you iPhone?
Or they give it to you while they suck your blood to distract you? :)
Programmer
http://podkowski.com
Pretty good to watch on a boring evening ;_
O_O;; blood donnation in place like that?
Student
Mushishi!
assembly line worker, nationally certified madman, former knoke
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"Decided that one of my life goals is to have an office like this ^^;"
New life goal: Get hired by Danny to work in an office like this :D
Graphic Designer
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I actually like it more than Bakemonogatari! Ha ha.
Student
D. Gray Man!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://immalion.com
There'll be lots of blood to be donate there... and they could even be collecting erm... something else.
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
http://burfordus.wordpress.com
I have to give blood twice a year since my blood type is quite rare >.<
However, I dont mind needles and the nurse is supaa kawaii, so all is good ^^
Student
http://theotakukid.com/
If only my country have that kind of design for a blood donation facility I would glad to go there every month to donate my blood.
Student
hang bad people here
Programmer, IT, and Student
I work for a bio tech company currently we sell lab equipment, and machines to examine blood and run tests. So I think my work place should look like the star ship enterprise too.
Student
http://stillkuro.blogspot.com/
Definitely her blush jaja
AB-Economics student, Ateneo De Manila Philippines
shouldn't these be striped if these were made from shimapantium? :3
AB-Economics student, Ateneo De Manila Philippines
WANT!
Manga-ka
http://d-fox.deviantart.com
What is that? DO WANT :U
this place is so cool! round where i live, if you want to donate blood you have to go to the local church on specific nights. there would be a lot more people donating if facilities like these were available here.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
I have been donating plasma for cash. (Okay, they call it donation, so I won't argue) The facility isn't as nice as this, but it's clean and tidy. As for blood donation, I did some back in HS, but they said I had a marker for Hepatitis, so they booted me. Turns out, they were horribly wrong (There was no way at that point that I could have had any strain of Hep.) but that also stopped me from donating for 15 years.
Gov't Security
"If you like loli's with huge schoolbags..." I thought that was a euphemism for a sec...
High School Student
Hmm, they seem more welcoming then the ones here in the U.S. that's for sure.
Freeking went in and had just a sample of blood taken and the lady was doing great drawing blood, then she moved my arm, which led to extreme discomfort. Other stories when my friends donated blood, they made is so it sounded like they were not welcome.
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
Fantastic facility design!
Comic Shop Owner
proving once again and in yet another way that akiba is full of pricks. OUCH!
Student
interesting design
Student
Careful, she can kill you with those....
Student
More where that came from. XD
フリー漫画家/Comic Artist
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Student
http://www.lesterho.com
I will be there on the next CGM night. Can't wait to see how Akiba blood donation facuality really looks like. Been watching katanagatari until recent episode 2.
Engineer-wannabe
http://ameblo.jp/alchemist00/
か、カッコいい！ｗ this is cool xD
Student
Only pink ladies can use this side.
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com
OMG, I love this place!
大学生
http://gundamhub.blogspot.com
Looks more like a cafe
wow, it looks like coming from the future...
Alchemist in training
Looks comfy enough to donate Blood while reading manga
Student
Best blood donation bank this side of the galaxy
I would down a jar of folic acid just to go there everyday
Engineering Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Hai there!! xD
Japanology Student/Jedi Knight
My compliments to the guy responsible for the very futuristic yet elegant and relaxing interior design!
High School Student
Wow this is amazingly cool!
High School Student
lol hahaha
Student
http://tejiendoelmundo.com
Yup
Student, Freelance Artist
"Tsundere-chan, please put the stapler down!"
Exchange Student
http://sander.zunavi.dk/
That guy musts have Trans-Ion leg replacements.
neet/single parasite
cool! will be willing to give some blood with this cool kind of place
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
I wonder if I'd be able to give blood in my area, if I remember my Dad is unable to donate because we were in Germany during the "mad cow" disease scare, I wonder if that would apply to me as well.
Art/Media
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