A Week in Tokyo 52
None of the photos in this weeks edition of A Week in Tokyo cover one of the biggest projects I've ever worked on - starting up an anime studio ^^; Lemme prepare a post and talk more about it in detail soon. Folks following my twitter however would have already seen some sneak peeks that I uploaded to Tsubuyaku.fm ^^;
Starting off with the first photo taken in Ochanomizu. The area is popular for a load of sportswear and book shops. Here wifey is grabbing some Taiyaki for after dindins dessert.
NHK still following me around ^^;
Mmmmm. Mr Donuts to go with the afternoon cuppa tea.
Doing some cleaning and dug up some of the original Otacool logo concept designs ^^;
Inkan [印鑑] is a seal that most Japanese folks have. They use it to stamp all sort of things from delivery notices through to contracts. I was required to get some seals when buying a house over here. Is there something similar in your culture?
Tsutaya is a CD and DVD rental shop. Interesting to see that they sell blank CD's and DVD's too ^^; A CM for Tsutaya below.
Sunday morning walk in our local park.
My neck of the woods. Have always wanted to live in Musashikoyama when I first visited Japan. Wifeys brother used to live here and I would always say to myself how it would be great to live in such an area.
Very different to where I grew up - Hackney London which has always been an area that I've always wanted to escape from ^^;
What sort of area do you live in? Are you happy with where you live or want out?
Back at Ochanomizu which is full of bookshops. Any bookshop that you walk into over here will have quite a selection of manga and anime related material. Does your neck of the woods have a fair share? Are titles increasing or decreasing?
Forgot to mention that apart from sporting goods and books, Ochanomizu is also popular for the amount shops they have that sell musical instruments. Lately have been wanting to learn the Shamisen. Never played an instrument when back in school though. Do you play and instrument and if so what do you play?
At the beginning of the year, snow sculptures are displayed around the Ochanomizu area.
T'was a cute girl on the left. I need a jacket like that for my daughters.
Police watches over Totoro. I like that bicycle wheel! Presuming they cost a bomb?
Never tried snowboarding - cant ski without falling over and doing damage to my ankles ^^;
Its forbidden to smoke out n about in the Chiyoda ward - if you get caught doing it then you will be severely punished - a police will point at you telling you to stop...
No, No, No.
Completely forgot that I was in the Japan Times newspaper recently. My university SOAS back in London saw the article and got in contact with me through the Japan Times ^^;
The daughters are pleased that they got in the photo ^^;
Managed to tidy up the daughters drawer of clothes.
While it may not be as visible as some other countries, we do have our fair share of homeless folks. Here we see some folks who have built a shelter for themselves in a pedestrian tunnel.
I respect the homeless folks over here because they don't go around asking others for money. They also usually regularly bathe in the public toilets at the parks and do odd jobs here and there like collecting plastic bottles. In the Tokyo Photo Walk 5 I talk about how a homeless man went to start up his own IT firm.
I remember an apparent homeless little girl in London asking me for some money. I gave her 50 pence but after she took the money she said that she would swap the 50 pence for 1 pound @.@
View of Shibuya.
Chris at the controls.
Dusting down the girls.
How to make shoes part 1. The green thing is called a Last. They come in all shapes and sizes.
What you need to do is cover the Last in masking tape. Once that's done, you draw your desired design on top of the masking tape and then cut out the design to create a pattern. The pattern is then stuck down on cardboard. Because you need to cut down the middle of the Last to remove the masking tape, you should place tape like this down the middle first so that you have string edges.
Then cover the entire last in masking tape. The bottom does not need to be covered. Once the pattern has been cut out and stuck down on 5cm squared cardboard, it can be used to place on leather or material to create the Upper which is the top part of the shoe.
How to make shoes part 2 sometime in next month I think ^^; I used to work with my dad many moons ago back in London but then discovered that what I wanted to be doing was living and working in Japan. While now I've found a living in a completely different field however, I still have my shoe and accessory making knowledge which I want to do something with.
Probably should leave the rest for a separate post ^^;
Dindins at home while watching evening TV.
Then there were some recording shenanigans at TBS covered in this article.
In our neck of the woods we can throw out paper for recycle twice a week. Varies depending on where you live.
I typically wear my slippers and socks until they start to burn out like this ^^;
Brekkie in the morning while checking mails and doing Skype ^^;
More NHK filming ^^; Filming usually involves wearing one of these for the whole day. Need constantly remember to switch off when I do a pee, poo or fart else the cameraman hears everything ^^; At least he does not have to smell it though.
Been asked to produce a cafe in Akihabara and this is the meeting involving the marketing, producers and investor. We are currently looking for space on the first floor of a shop on the main road in Akiba. This obviously means that we need to wait until somebody moves out as all spaces are taken up at the moment.
Snapping while waiting for a taxi.
For the past few weeks this is what I see when I turn around ^^;
Then it was lunch with the lovely Elly Otoguro ( http://ameblo.jp/elly-go-round/ ) at Daikanyama.
Shes coming around to the office on Monday to go over some projects that we are going to work on.
And this is what we had for lunch. Chicken n rice.
Stopped by at Francis's offices which are also in Daikanyama. Francis is half Japanese/German and used to previously work for Steve Jobs at Apple. He now runs Focal which is one of the biggest manufacturers of Apple related products in Japan.
A couple of pics of this meeting also at his burogu.
In one of the studios at Focal.
Francis shows off his new toy - some heavy thing to get steady video from his Canon.
Lost and found in Japan. If you loose it then the chances that you will get it back are typically much higher than you would imagine. My lost n found story in this article.
This photo is a basket of stuff that customers forgot to bring home.
Lunch meeting with some traditional Japanese food.
Can never get board of taking photos of Tokyo - even if its my own neck of the woods.
Nanoha finds herself some Keroro Gunsou stamps.
Lovely Time Of Eve clear file. The ring is printed on the back so its hidden when you place paper inside. I love the photo of her with the headphones. Anybody have sauce? ^^;
A new GAP that opened not so long ago at Harajuku.
A lot of photographers in this area taking snaps of fashionable girls. The photos are used in fashion mags. None of the folks are paid to be in the mag but they get to be published in a popular publication.
Which reminds me - submissions for Otacool 3 and 4 will open soon. While no moolah is involved, you get to be part of something special and at the same time share your passion with the world. But unlike the previous two Otacool, I'm negotiating to get something worth much more than the book for everybody who gets published. There is a top prize involved which is too cool for words.
I'm not involved at all with Otacool 4 though - will be Kotobukiya x another well known CGM site.
Your type is which?
"Machi Awase" [待ち合わせ] means to meet up with somebody. All over Tokyo you will see folks flocked outside landmarks as a waiting place to meet up with friends.
Modern football trainers.
Right outside where we had the Tokyo Figure Show last year.
Met up with one of the biggest shoe manufacturers in Japan - Diana.
Outside La Foret - fashion shopping center.
Omotesando going towards Aoyama.
Lunch at Johnathans.
The regular BLT please.
Love the old style Harajuku station sign.
At this time of year there are a load of ads encouraging folks to visit Kyoto. Went a while ago and you can see photos in this article.
There are regulations regarding carrying bicycles onto the train. They need to be of a particular size, foldable and in a bag. Back in London I always saw folks with their huge bicycles on the train.
The desk this morning is a mess!
Why do I have promo idol DVD stuff lying about? Hmmm.
Kotobukiya came over for 3 hours to talk about Otacool 3/4 and another publication that they want to work on. Yoshikawa-san forgot to take home a printout of the whole book ^^;
A load of publication companies have been sending over their goodies of late ^^;
Prefer to hang up the pink pair but Karin-chan is wearing them now.
Another Otaku Shoujo
http://www.otakuchan.com
omg soo cuuute!! *v*
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Fart action.
Tech Support Officer - Network/Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
wifey?
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
Get it through your thick skull, people...Danny will *not* post pix of his wife. End of story. She apparently likes her privacy. I can understand that. Not everyone wants to be a public figure, even spouses of people who become public figures have their right to privacy.
Student
This one.
Former librarian
http://peterburd.wordpress.com
Long hair, relaxed, and a smile full of mischief.
Student
There's so much pink in this picture... Which makes it so cool!
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
Its telling you not to smoke in front of the poster
Otaku-in-training
http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/
This is what usually happens to me.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Ehhh... where is this snow from? There's none on the ground.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
From the snow generator that citizens carry around with them.
Otaku-in-training
http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/
"Kyaaaa!!! Change your sock!"
http://twitter.com/phossil
http://www.animoe.net
I have some stocks in the same way~~~
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
I usually wear it to an extent that it breaks.
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
Its so convenient to have a macbook air...
Otaku-in-training
http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/
I like her. ^_^
Student
nomnom me too
Otaku-in-training
http://aim-ali.blogspot.com/
Hate to get kick by one of this sucker, especially in the nut.
Tech Support Officer - Network/Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
at least no one will ever plot to 'accidentally' step on your foot
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
Even a small alley like this can be so interesting to shoot..
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
Wonder how long will you last before you get a red card!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Perhaps.
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
I wonder how long will you last before you get a red card!
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
Sorry double entry, my apologies
Tech Support Officer - Network/Security Engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
maintaining your health is important
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
kawaii!
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
probably made from snow on the ground? ^^;
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
I never thought people will bring full bikes into trains
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
They do it all the time on LA Metro Rail. There is standing room at the back of each Red Line and Purple Line car specifically for bikes. Bike to Public Transit to Bike commuting is starting to catch on here in LA. When gasoline was pushing $5 people change their habits quick.
Engineer
I know my country is not exactly a good example of a civilized place, but it does happen here in Argentina.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
What you doing here FatB?!
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
Lots of Sakura!
Ronery
Bad angle..
Student and full-time otaku
So much business again. It keeps getting better and better it seems. I want to hear more of the anime studio!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Falcon
Ronery
Jealousy hangs in the air..
CEO MIrai Inc
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She still hard to get?
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
inspired by durians! :P reminds me a bit of Harddo gay san tho ^^;
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I saw someone smelling it.... ^^;
CEO MIrai Inc
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Shhhh!
Student,Business IT (eCommerce)
Wow what is Golden Chocolate?!
CEO MIrai Inc
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Looks like it. Will have to try some ^^;
I'm a bass player. I play a japanese fender I bought online from Ishibashi.
Also have an epiphone as a back-up.
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
Orange Botan, perhaps?
CEO MIrai Inc
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Different character I think.
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
OMG it's like a TarePanda only it's a TareButa :D Want.
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
If you're going to make shoes I hope you can send a few here to my country - I'll certainly want to be a girly-girl looking at the shoes you designed.
CEO MIrai Inc
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More news soon!
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
*Toot*
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
My favorite kind of kettle. Water boils fast so the appliance doesn't consume much energy.
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
I like this one.
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com
I've never seen anything like this before...
Student, Dreamer, writer?
I have a Epiphone Les Paul Std. Maybe i watched a bit to much K-On!. still trying to play a decent note on it..
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
I have late hubby's purple Fender Squier Strat. I know a few chords but I'm still in your ballpark, Naito-Nii-san. However, I now have a chibi-chibi amp for it I share with my Obitsu boy...here's a photostory around my finding the neat little practice amp which is PERFECT for a 1/3 scale doll:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msgeek/sets/72157623313102507/
All you lucky duckies with your Japan-only K-On! Dollfie Dreams coming might want to look at this little amp. BTW it sounds better as a headphone amp but there are two speakers inside that will project a limited amount of sound.
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com
Cute!
Umm... what is this?
(Forgive me if it's actually very obvious ^^;)
lol double0 :D
Would love to walk around the park if there's a park like this around =w=
Delivery Driver | Student
http://www.soulfringe.com/wpblog
Forget bikes. Glasses girls are better. Glasses Girls in plug suits WAY better
computer grunt
cant agree with you more.
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
We STILL don't know when we'll get to see Eva 2.0 here in the States. :P
Student
http://nendogamer.wordpress.com/
Loli Vampire Queen, Mina Tepes!
IT
http://fivetotwelve.wordpress.com/
I like this one, Gundam 00 style.
Student
http://nendogamer.wordpress.com/
And here we have proof that inside the Mirai Office we also have Starcraft fans! *thumbs up~!*
CEO MIrai Inc
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Is Chris playing Starcraft rather than studying Japanese?
CEO MIrai Inc
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Kawaii 1.
CEO MIrai Inc
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Kawaii 2.
CEO MIrai Inc
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Chun, can I have this for my daughters please?
8bit cloth~
This part looks YUm~
Student
http://nendogamer.wordpress.com/
We know what you did last winter XD
IT
http://fivetotwelve.wordpress.com/
There was a time.. when we young punk rockers had to do this sort of thing to boots ourselves, instead of just buying them.
A giveaway perhaps^^
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Yes they are!
Would love to get the mug~
TSS RICOH
http://www.808armada.com
I have a Parker Fly. If you get the chance you should try one. It plays like a solid body Gibson. Flick a switch and it plays like an acoustic guitar! I'm no professional but I wanted the best of both styles! ^_^
study
Gundam unicorn,fake char 2
Physics Student
http://dark-kai3.blogspot.com
Definately my type ^^
Student, Game Artist, Designer and Programmer...
http://jakel168.blogspot.com/
wifey?
study
that my toilet + pc room awsome?
study
Dam no beta key for starcraft2 T.T
Drugs Handler
My type :D
Student
I like both of these, but C kinda looks like a Supermarket logo, lol.
maintenence
http://joey1058.wordpress.com
I love the sound of the shamisen. Thanks DC, for turning me on to the Yoshida Brothers!!!! There is a vid on YouTube where Hatsune Miku is singing to a contemporary shamisen melody. I play it at least a dozen times when I'm feeling mellow with my gin and green tea. :-)
Student
If a was a guy, one of these three.
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
good one.. :D
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
cool.
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
i miss playing this.
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
DS Lite GET!
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
Cyclops Wall-E @.@
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
happens to me too..
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
My main meal most days ^^;
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
haha.. totally looks like my SLR.
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
sweet!!
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
i luv~ GAP!
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
i want to see someone being kicked by these babies.. :D
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
pretty...
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
*Yoink*
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
MJ? ^^;
ABIS-ASST student by day, Alchemist by night. ^^
http://www.facebook.com/ffmuse
i do a little bit of piano.. :D
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
She's not cold? O.O
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
Kyoto is my dream... I -WILL- make it.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Ganbatte!
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
I want this ^^; ...Next giveaway, Danny? :P
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
^^;
Student, otaku
What is it actually...???
Some sort of wrist watch ?
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
LOL upskirt XD
Sentai Ranger
http://morganlamia.blogspot.com/
My girlfriend is originally from Hackney... She feels your pain, Danny ^^;
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
*grabs*
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
+10 Attack
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Haruna... what? Can't read kanji! I must know her name!!! XD
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
I like the town I'm currently living in. It does need some improvements here and there though~
Pre-University College Student
Kami-sama!
Pre-University College Student
NO
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
Oh! Yoshida Brothers! I really like how they play their guitar thingies~ :D
Pre-University College Student
Love the anime. Very unique.
Working in the IT field
I agree, truly a fascinating short series, has the kind of sci-fi elements I love. Hope they continue with a second season.
Mr. Danny Choo, you are my hero!
Being able to do what you love is a truly rare and valuable thing.
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Not many food photos, glad about that since it is night time over here and delicious food photos at night time is dangerous deal @_@
Otaku Graphic Designer
http://neoprolacus.spaces.live.com
Does resemble Mrs. Choo a bit... ^_~
Student, Photographer
I love the Tokyo posts! A real portal for Japan! :)
hobo
furry...
Dreamer, does that work?
If you buy a PC the Mac gets it!
hobo
fender japan from ishibashi too. ishibashi doesn't sell fender japan overseas anymore due to restrictions.
Engineer & Mad Scientist
http://tobiashauser.com
Will you be owning the cafe Danny? You're becoming sort of 'Otaku Tycoon'. That would actually be a great title for a video game, maybe on the iPhone. Alternative: 'Mirai Tycoon'. If it ever happens, you heard it here first (^_^). Nice stickers on the lappy btw.
CEO MIrai Inc
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No - just an advisor on the interior design and direction.
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
I admire your job and like your work!
Engineer & Mad Scientist
http://tobiashauser.com
iPad stuff?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Soon ^^;
hobo
「反省してます」
Engineer & Mad Scientist
http://tobiashauser.com
Don't know the manga or anime but what a lovely product. Great idea! Is it a promo or more-or-less regular stationary?
CEO MIrai Inc
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Usually promo.
Musician, Programmer
http://ibutsu.net
Love these every time. I'm dying to get away from where I live (although it'll probably be at least 6 years before that becomes anywhere near possible). I really want to live in Tokyo. As for anime/manga here. There's some if you know where to look, it's pricy though. Best thing to do is order it off Amazon.
hobo
ROOT BEER
Slacker
Interesting, I thought root beer was hard to get in Japan because the locals don't like the taste. Danny must have loaded up at Costco?
Engineer & Mad Scientist
http://tobiashauser.com
Everywhere in the world teenage girls seems to be ignoring harsh weather if only to dress to the current trend.
hobo
:D
hobo
you are being watched...
hobo
dude is fashionable.
hobo
attack is the best form of defence
Painter and Designer
In Regards to Inkan, in the US many important people who must sign many documents have signature stamps which look like this: http://www.jewishsoftware.com/products/images/productshots/Signature1060-1.jpg
But in the past, the mafia don used to have rings that were made with their own personal crest on top to stamp documents. In the past, we had seals (like Inkan) but were made of metal to stamp in melted wax, so they made a relief crest. But we carried that over from Britain.
They look like this:
https://www.family-crests.com/wax-heading.jpg
Some people, including me, still use wax seals, but I do only because it looks cool!
CEO MIrai Inc
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How you heat up the max usually and whats it contained in?
Painter and Designer
You could just use hot candle wax (some still do, but you need special candles that are not too oily and will damage the paper), and you can also buy hot sticks of wax to melt over a candle or match, or grains that can be melted in a spoon. The wax is dripped, hot onto the paper, and then pressed with the seal. It will cool and harden.
They are mostly beeswax, but could also contain turpentine and shellac, pigments and even perfumes!
Here is some more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealing_wax
hobo
shortage of men
Software Tester
or maybe like most men around the world, Japanese man dislike shopping...lol
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
It must be the middle of the day, perhaps most men are at work
hobo
the sakura goddess
hobo
don't mess with DC
hobo
1. steal panties 2. ??? 3. profit!
Student
Pantsu Gnomes :0!
Blogger
http://anime-lighthouse.blogspot.com/
唯のギー太！！
Programmer
http://podkowski.com
Where/when we can buy this? :)
CEO MIrai Inc
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I think it was a promothing.
Mechanical Engineering Student X Otaku
Good for young healthy Dolphins...
Student
http://sumomo-desu.blogspot.com
i vote for this~~
Software Tester
I've all ways wanted to snowboard..
Student
http://sumomo-desu.blogspot.com
i thought it should be written in japanese...
http://samuraisushi.deviantart.com
wouldn't have worked because Danny Choo's name isn't a Kanji name.
since inkan = signature, gotta keep it official
A Finnish cosplayer in Otacool 2? :)
Student
I wonder who it is. :O I have not seen very good cosplay from us finns.
Editor
damn, last year this time, i was in tokyo. wish i was back there again.
still am reading all yr articles even though i haven't got time to post any comments lately. my bosses will be heading to tokyo for the anime fair end of the month as we got some projects with some of the anime studios there. really hope to be able to work with your studio one day! <^;^>
just remembered that u ran out of namecards when u were here at AFA last year, and i don't have yr address. would sure
like to mail you some of my office projects once they r done.CEO MIrai Inc
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Working on cool stuff?
Editor
very cool stuff. i can imagine the hard work u all put into making the Otacool books cos i'm putting together similar projects. One is rushing to get my bosses stuff together for them to bring to tokyo, another is a huge project deadline end of the month too but will only see the light of day in June.
and i did promise u a tin of strawberry cookies too once everything is done!
Software Tester
the first time, i was in Tokyo, i was lost and a homeless man gave me directions in English. I never asked him about his past, but from his mannerism and language skills, i knew he must of traveled to uk before.
Student, Performer, Freeline Skater
http://kesenaitsumi89.wordpress.com/
Huge Pack of Ham... Where you got this?
Seeker of ways to return to Tokyo soon.
Yes,this is something that I could`nt find either!Biggest pack had 5 slices,cost me 500yen!
CEO MIrai Inc
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Costco desu.
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
Costco FTW. Trouble is, very hard to shop there as a single lady. I have to basically "group order" with friends to take advantage of it. One nice thing about it: they treat their employees very well. And they manage to be very profitable "in spite" of their best practices wrt human resources.
That is one slim building... :/
Please explain what "produce a cafe" means. I think your web following are curious for some explanation here...
^_^;
CEO MIrai Inc
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Answer above ^^;
0.0;
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Wonder what's OTACOOL 3 & 4 will be~
http://samuraisushi.deviantart.com
yummmm *drools*
http://samuraisushi.deviantart.com
"you have been kissed by d.choo"
Looks like there's a bit of metal over here...how flamboyant.
:p
Undesigner; PR Director @ Monochrome Games
http://eswat.ca/
Looking at the other concepts, this was still the right choice.
Its sturdiness and lack of flourish contrasts well with the cosplay.
http://samuraisushi.deviantart.com
far out, these are some homeless house.
Japan's homeless at least does something for the community, here ... harass people ...
daigakusei
http://nantettatte.blogspot.com
who's from Indonesia? pinky luxun? machipot? or who?
Mage
You can get or make a dolly last and then make doll shoes!
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
Seconded...Yumiko-chan is secretly craving Choo shoe goodness.
University of Toronto, Otaku Student
Neighbourhood where I live is just boring most of the time. >__>
Usually have to go downtown to see the sights and have fun. :P
Engineer-wannabe
http://ameblo.jp/alchemist00/
naisu choice ^^)b
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
Oooom nom nom nom!
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
Little by little new and used book stores are getting more and more manga in them.
Druggist/Student
cute and smiling! love her..
Druggist/Student
we are here!!!! ^.^
Something I live by.
Seeker of ways to return to Tokyo soon.
Igm91368,I have custom wheels on my car very similar to that bike!3 spoke car wheels are rare and hard to get a hold of!Took me 13 months to locate a set of 4!
img91375,funny that you mention the homeless,during my visit in july I only saw 3 homeless people.And they were dressed better than the crazies that live in the states.
img91397,is he puting together a flycam assembly?Is that what 'his new toy'is?Soon I will be getting the support jacket and the articulating 3rd arm,which then I`ll try to modify for it to hold my paintball rifle.Should be awesome but fricken heavy-total weight will be 80lbs!
img91419,why do you need a tiny gun for Mr.Choo?Looks like a ladies single shot pistol to me.
broke college student
http://www.shoutlife.com/bloodboughtsamurai
That is really amazing. You see perseverance like this and it makes you want to work harder yourself.
broke college student
http://www.shoutlife.com/bloodboughtsamurai
Look's like you've had another full week. Otacool 3 and 4?
Student
http://theotakukid.com/
Another great photo article.
Did you buy the training shoe or it fell right out of the sky again?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Training shoe?
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
I think anyone would get stopped just by bringing them here in our MRTs....
computer grunt
ya the mrt system used to be a much better place. years back all you had to do was get permission from the control station to bring in a full bike. usually you just had to tell them which station you were heading to. they would contact that station and they would be on the lookout for you. as long as it wasnt peak hours or crowded stations it was fine.
Exploring worlds and ways of thought
Add onion to make it a BOLT sandwich :9
Online Gamer
http://www.rpgamerz.com
Hell Yeah!!
Student/ Zombie Killer
http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/user-234654.html
I bet $20 that Homer Simpson was next to Danny when he taken this photo.
Student/ Zombie Killer
http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/user-234654.html
Must Get.... Loli....
Student/ Zombie Killer
http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/user-234654.html
Hatsune Miku FTW.
初音ミク連勝を飾った。
Student/ Zombie Killer
http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/user-234654.html
This....is....win.
この勝利は....は.....。
Student/ Zombie Killer
http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/user-234654.html
Om nom nom nom.
Student/ Zombie Killer
http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/user-234654.html
Black Rock Shooter is win.
ブラックロックシューター素晴らしいです。それが出てくるのを待つことができません。
Student/ Zombie Killer
http://forum.yugiohcardmaker.net/user-234654.html
K-On is win. No exceptions.いおん勝利だ。 例外なし。
Student
lol putting your bicycle in a bag
Human
http://toshogu.blogspot.com
I love that old Harajuku station.
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Call 1-800-How-Does-He-Kiss?
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
"Once the cafe opens up, we'll will a load of Oppais. Oppai is profitz!"
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
We will need*
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
"Naruhodo.."
programmer
http://twitter.com/tiagomm
drink before it gets cold...
Student, Digital Gaming - Unisinos / Graphic Designer
BRAZIL o/
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Yoshida Brothers are my favorite Shamisen group. ^^
RIA designer
Chris is da man! Danny, you must have some esper-like hiring powers!
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
I will grab this!
Student
As always a wonderful read. ^^
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
Yeah i don't understand why they are not cold, saw many girls wearing mini-skirts in Japan, when it's so damn cold >_>
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
Holy shit! What kind of shoe is this LOL...
Lazy Gamer at home
http://www.espadakiller.wordpress.com
pixiv girls collection 2010??? I want one of these!
Blogger & photographer
http://ghostlysubstance.swgbex.com/
Danny trying to hide or is this one of those look alikes? Kurokami.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
^^;
Student
http://absurdnormality.wordpress.com/
GBA SP right? Wow haven't seen one of those in a looong time.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Mirror ^^;
Fake Otaku
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatmactokyo/
Costco get!
EU funding exec
These are not common in the UK but I like the idea of branding my notes.
EU funding exec
It is surprising that these are not removed by the authorities and sad that all people want is a space they call their own.
EU funding exec
Scottish tartan. Good choice sir!
EU funding exec
Looks like some sort of Blade Runner machine.
EU funding exec
Ready to make a fast exit?
Blogger & photographer
http://ghostlysubstance.swgbex.com/
Who's the Canadian? :P
EU funding exec
Some sort of space age sign?
Animator
http://ewen-nguyen.blogspot.com/
I believe the sauce you're looking for is http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/images/B002J8C8EM/sr=8-13/qid=1268507055/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=561956&s=music&qid=1268507055&sr=8-13
unless you knew that already and wanted a better sauce.
Anyway, I actually found and watched Time of Eve based on one of your earlier posts that said you were watching it. The trailer interested me, and I enjoyed the series. It's like a prettier, more mature version of Chobits. I just wish it wasn't a short OVA. NEED MOAR SAMMY
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Thanks for sauce!
Need a poster of that.
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
Second that...Time Of Eve is a throwback to the wonderful Animes of old that exist to MESS WITH YOUR MIND. One of my all-time favorites is Serial Experiments: Lain so that's where my headspace is at. Please, there are so many brainless Moe shows now, you're going to lose fans in other parts of the world if the Moe dominance continues. In most countries other than Japan people get squicked out by pre-pubescent girls as sex objects. NEED MOAR BRAINY ANIME, KTHXBAI!
EU funding exec
Essential research material - a chore to read but you have to keep up with ... er... developments.!
EU funding exec
Research materials?
EU funding exec
Shop lifter!
Student
People here can bring bikes onto trains, it's quite common.
Student, IT Consultant, C.E.O. of retail company
I love how in Japan homeless make an effort to build a shelter, here in Toronto they just try breaking into old buildings...
Student, IT Consultant, C.E.O. of retail company
Dam man your like the Apple spokesman lol, how many of these laptops do you have? Is there like a box in your closet so you can accessorize? lol
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Actually got two macbooks in the closet ^^;
Student
http://stillkuro.blogspot.com/
Poor Mio, are u going to throw her image? ;_;
???Confused???
I thought this was a pop-tart at first...lol...
Student
http://foxkey.blog126.fc2.com/
Looks like many things in Tokyo and Danny Choo world are going to be great in the future.
Chris, less Starcraft 2 more nihongonotes updates!
So.. Would I get a free meal at Johnathan's for using my name? (albeit with the h after the o though)
She seems cute and fun, though I would take any of them I love me japanese girls
Apprentice
My local train has two spaces for bikes in between the carriages, very handy when the weather turns bad.
Apprentice
Mine finally arrived after two months at sea (must tick the air mail option in future).
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Moe!
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
What? did they have some space left so they just built another one?...
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
It looks like when a cyborg has a flash of memories in his eyes, like a bunch of memories running representing his thoughts
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Foooooooooooood! Oichi /\ _ /\
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
I used to edit with this kind of monitor, until I decided it's just not big enough (especially for HD)
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Perfect for scratching your leg with your foot!
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Pixel art... No budget for Graphic cards
general contractor- remodeling
http://www.curiousjapan.blogspot.com
Nice post, Danny! Great photos this week. I particularly like the rockin shamisen. It's quite a bit different from typical Tsugaru shamisen.
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Moooore FooooooooooooD!!! =)))
I'm hungry... :(
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
What is that drink?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
PG Tips tea!
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Eto... Oishi desu ka?
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Danny goes in Napoleon's tactics, "Divide and Conquer"!
Sweden
Um, is it just I that don\t like this anime? I really think it sucks ass...
software engineer
http://beotaku.net/
I hate that crappy anime too...
collector of stuff
http://www.tristanforsyth.com
LOL...great name for manga/anime/book/magazine!
高校生
http://miise.deviantart.com
Another wonderful, busy week it seems. :)
Student
Best clothing store evar.
otaku/hipster
http://ukyuki.blogspot.com/
cant wait to see waht your anime company produces
live lover
http://www.facebook.com/shinjii
for me ^_^
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
Only open 2 hours a day? WTF?
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Maybe they got other stores to run so they don't have time... Or maybe they just need their sleep.
Student / Software Engineer
http://www.paulkloos.name
If you notice the kanji in-front of 10 in different from in-front of 12. I'm sure this makes it 10 am to 12pm.
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
So they don't have more stores? :(
Magi 2nd network assistant
You finally made it.
Years of misery but now it's your turn, hope you'll have kids and give them the same pleasure of life you now have.
Kanpai!
http://projectyamada.blogspot.com
Your back hurts? Since the pillow was there :3
Boukenger
The Marathon Man himself. Loved his live broadcast!
Student
http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile?uid=15646132821287028011
Gripe?
Boukenger
Danny's wifey is VERY petite. Hmm, that didn't come out right.LOL
Student
http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile?uid=15646132821287028011
Kawaiiiii!
university student
http://stressedpop.blog64.fc2.com/
the pig and that orange pig-raccoon thing ARE ADORABLE..i just sent this pig to my bf..hopefully he can find it =p
university student
http://stressedpop.blog64.fc2.com/
ahyoomee used to be in sugar, now she is promoting in japan ^.^
http://hope-in-chaos.blogspot.com/
oh my! i thought it's lip stick !
Student
http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile?uid=15646132821287028011
My Type xD Kawaii ne!
Computer Engineering Student
http://ryan2006.deviantart.com
I usually get in trouble for this...
NEET
Epic mug!
NEET
Pretty sure New Zealand isn't that far from Australia...
graphic designer, dog groomer
http://www.kilmerhansen.com
had english muffins for breakfast this morning, but with cinnamon and raisins in them.
Student
how exactly do you kick the football with these?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
With the heel.
pwn3d by four big and a whole bunch of itty bitty dolls.
http://msgeek.insanejournal.com/
BTW: Elly Otoguro looks like a real-life version of Volks Dollfie Dream Yukino. At least she looks like what I imagine my Yumiko-tan to look like as a real human. The only diff is Yumiko now has golden "carrot" reddish-blondish hair now...she likes changing things up like that.
One-Winged Angel
just love the Japanese short-grain rice~
One-Winged Angel
the down-to-earth type. Love~
One-Winged Angel
this one too~
Slacker
Looks like uni
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
I thought this was chocolate sprinkles until I read "kurogoma" (black sesame seed). Still looks good though!
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
I thought this one would've been more awesome... but that's because I'm kinda biased toward Gundam xD
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
That is a good number and the way it should be. In my country doughnuts cost 300-400Yen a piece
this looks great!
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
Danny can be unexpected...
UNICORN!
I can't wait for episode 2 :(:(
TOTORO TOTORO~
*sings*
YES
NO
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
How much does a snowboard cost in Japan?
NO!
(no means yes, and yes means anal)
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
This is why Japan is clean!
student
http://www.gunpla-inochi.com
Wow... talk about heavy usage! I've never seen slippers wearing out like this before xD
Website Designer, Programmer
http://mystuff.berense.org
He looks like Botan from Clannad, only less round n_n Kawaii
I wanna work for him:(
I wonder if he'll let me!
I'm german tooooo!!
Student
Cool station! Looks like it designed from mixing Japanese + European style.
University Student; BA Japanese, BCA Marketing
Police must be grabbing some coffee and donuts...
University Student; BA Japanese, BCA Marketing
I remember seeing some who left their shoes out side their cardboard 'house' just like you would see at any other house in Japan
Working to save up for classes in Aeronautics
Mine. None of these girls beat the White Demon of 0079 when it comes to looking good.
Student
http://twitter.com/Saerianne
I wouldn't mind having a shop around in that snowboarding shop. ^^;
I'm excited about more news about the shoes. Hoping I'll be able to get them over here in Aus.
Those girls are adorable too and I'm looking forward to hearing about the new Otacool(s)!
http://www.c-games.info
Uber lol :)
Printer
I can play drums =D not much BUT I can^^
Printer
His Wisdom knows no limits O_o
Printer
Awww....I love Bananas :E
Printer
Oppai hmmm? I see..
student
nice photo!!
student
kore mo!!
neet/single parasite
found one
kawaii
neet/single parasite
be sure to hide this from youre wifey guys she could file a divorce with ease with youre seals
neet/single parasite
perfect figure
want to glomp
neet/single parasite
hmmm they should be somewhere here!
neet/single parasite
seen this in galileo movie and ikebukuro west gate park series
neet/single parasite
hey the color is off it should be the color of sand
neet/single parasite
boku no type da!
neet/single parasite
Ishihara Satomi? looks like Koga Haruka in h2
so hawt just my type XD
neet/single parasite
super kawaii!
neet/single parasite
reminds me of 5 centimeters per second
neet/single parasite
watch a few of this shhh!
neet/single parasite
boku?!
Student, Computer Enthusiast
http://www.jhizole.tk
Gitah! XD
Student, Computer Enthusiast
http://www.jhizole.tk
Street Vandal. XD
Student, Computer Enthusiast
http://www.jhizole.tk
What is the OS if this? @_@
Student, Computer Enthusiast
http://www.jhizole.tk
Kawaii!
Student, Computer Enthusiast
http://www.jhizole.tk
Me want this. ;_;
Student, Computer Enthusiast
http://www.jhizole.tk
A must-watch.
MI Manager, Blogger and Newswriter
http://cutkillavince.com/
Excellent as usual ^^
Student
I have been playing guitar for about nine years. I studied jazz independently for a few years but I love playing just about every style. Check out my work on YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSYjY4s1tsY
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Nice work!
Incapacitated
nice park
Incapacitated
awsome hair for the win!!!!! my type! =)
employee
hey! in Mexico!! I said yes! yes! yes! of course, a lot of fans in Mexico city was the great idea!!!
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Definitely my favorite out of the bunch.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
A lot of action in a week, my week is too routine.
pixels & photography
http://www.studiosushi.com
Epic A Week in Tokyo post ! Wait, it was just A WEEK report ? zomg /o/
coffeellamaootarriVaderbuggwookie
http://coffeebugg.wordpress.com/
Nozomi-chan please
Student
http://www.cosplay.com/costumes/m79252/
Show us your pokemanz :P~
がお
キラッ～★
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
Bad anime and Funimation will make it worst
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
El Salvador!!
Otaku
http://imperiomoe.wordpress.com
Hentai!! ^^
Mecha Musume Idiot
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Railgun girl..
Mecha Musume Idiot
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Figures boxes to be used for making another batch of figure boxes i hope~
Mecha Musume Idiot
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
iirc, Lynette should be somewhere here -->
Student
http://johndiew0107.com/
Morning till midnight lol,,
Student
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Arial-Geometry-01/400152
I must say that commenting on specific photos has become much easier than writing a separate comment like this. You have improved the website's accessibility, which is super great. Keep developing new features and good work.
Congrats on the new employee. If you could make a separate post on her would be sweet.
Otaku
They cost 3 euros (about 372円) in France. T_T
Slave for Hire
on a pallet or something, guess they moved it there prob. ^^;
Slave for Hire
Wow, i like the cardboard tank approach, over here in California they just use tents or a blanket.
Slave for Hire
Ska Man sez GO!!!
http://goddess-project.net
Slave for Hire? I'll hire ya. :p
Programmer/IT/Student
http://wickedotaku.blogspot.com/
A friend of mine went to a Dir en grey concert in the US once, told me there were some Japanese guys at the concert wearing these kicking people in the legs.
Prepress Operator, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Not only are the TV crews always behind you, but book publishers too! Lots of stuff you're getting there. What else are you up to? Will we see the DannyPhone next? XD
I'm somewhat curious about Otacool 3 now...
Student
http://chingaruna.deviantart.com
Oh, Malaysia! That is my place!
Student
http://volzel.net/
I pointed this thinking it was a note ==;
Student
http://volzel.net/
I took a picture of this when I went to Japan last week!
Student/Evil Overlord
There are some people who use this here in my country, especially those who have to sign a ton of documents a day. However, most of the time a signature will do fine.
Student/Evil Overlord
Wow, even the homeless know a bit of engineering XD
Student, Freelance Artist
http://konpeki-san.deviantart.com
Whoot for Alan Moore! :D
Student, Freelance Artist
http://konpeki-san.deviantart.com
*Hugs*
College Student
We also have Tsutaya in Thailand!
Student
http://www.fabricerequin.com
So much business again. It keeps getting better and better it seems. I want to hear more of the anime studio!
Student
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Michiko3
Your the man Danny. Check you out in the paper, looking good:)
Wish I had a copy of it. I would take it to my Japanese class in Indiana University.
Come to the University when you make a visit to the U.S. next time.
Post Production Supervisor and Blogger
http://www.tofuprod.com/
How do I get to be part of OTACOOL!?
Post Production Supervisor and Blogger
http://www.tofuprod.com/
24 hours?
Post Production Supervisor and Blogger
http://www.tofuprod.com/
IKURA!!!!
Engineering Student
0.0
student
http://www.projecttwothree.webs.com/
that best be tea in there ;D
Insulator
I like how they use billboards in Japan
Student
I've been playing the piano for about four years, and last year I picked up the electric bass and i'm planning on studying music at uni.
Technical Specialist
http://sorvani.blogspot.com
it is not an alley. this is a normal road through residential spaces.
Game Designer
http://theqaclub-en.blogspot.com
My type: I like the serious face mixed with pure beauty.
Game Designer
http://theqaclub-en.blogspot.com
Nearly all japanese teens have a great taste for clothing, I believe.
Game Designer
http://theqaclub-en.blogspot.com
"Ee-to, where is the i-mode button?"
I took the same shot when I was in Harajuku last August.
Ninja!!!!