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The movie theater seems empty.. . well, for noisy people.. i usually go to a location where i know there wont be any rowdy people...

Not thrilled about this movie at all. I'll keep myself to the book which, honestly, was mediocre at best. That car garage sounds interesting, I wonder if anyone ever got the wrong car by mistake.

Looks like a good night out. I must say I really love that painting in the fourth picture. Very kewl.

That's one elegant cinema there.
I can't even compare it with the one at Bukit Tinggi, Jusco.

Gee Gee Gee. Star Trek is great. The movie was very character driven for being an action movie, base on an old tv show where people sit around and talk most of the time.

Also Cinema Buff. Totally. IMAX is expensive, but worth every penny every time I go.

Very snazzy area, the Roppongi Hills!

Generally have good experiences with movies. There have been the occasional rowdy teens who think it's awesome to just make the experience worse for everyone else, but for the most part enjoyed the movies without problems. Do watch Star Trek! It was entertaining for both Trekkies and non-Trekkies :).

Cards are still widely used here in Seattle, but lately because of the "global economic crisis" a lot more restaurants are raising the minimum fee for cards... which for some is a way of forcing people to pay more tip.

I'm personally waiting for Terminator: Salvation coming out in the U.S. this week. Have always been a Terminator fan, although disappointed that Arnold will have such a limited role in this newest film. Hopefully Christian Bale can make up for that.

sharing toothbrush may not be good for health, but i think you wrote that as a humour.
me more of a dvd buff, than cinema buff. the sound in the halls is kept to near deafening levels and my ears pain for a day.
here cards are accepted only in a few shops. it would be impossible to go on for even a few steps without any money on you here. plus for using a cc, some charge a processing fee.

also seems like the d5000 is good, but got a low resolution lcd. plus no lcd on top.

LOL only when shes not looking...

I saw Angels & Demons last Saturday. We went to a pretty quiet out in the boonies theatre, so it wasn't that busy. I thought it was so-so. The first one had more creativity and wasn't stuck in just one place.

After that showing we "suddenly" decided to watch the Star Trek movie again. It was my 3rd time seeing it ^^; It was quite good even though I'm a Star Wars fan. Highly recommended to see at least once!

Most places here are card friendly, though they may ask you to have a minimum purchase for card usage. Depending on where you go really...

Caramel popcorn?? In theatres?? Why can't they have it here??? Sakanafish! And I use to share my money with my brother and vice versa. We take turns on paying.

I really don't have an interest in seeing Angels & Demons, but I can say that Star Trek was awesome! Definitely, a must see even if you're not a Trekkie (I would say that it's better if you're not one). As for annoying movie-goers, I generally ignore them and leave it to others to deal with--if I'm really into a film, then it takes a lot to distract to me. But, usually, I go to see movies at times where there are few other attendees.

Roponggi hills looks amazing and enchanting ^^ .
Now this is what I want to see of Japan : Art , Technology and Customs
They have marvelous structures of buildings and also in the cinema it just looks spectacular.
Also about the Car park thing is EPIC , I can see how great Japan is .

Danny , does the movie Angels and Demons set in DUB Japanese or SUB Japanese ?

Ahh, I missed the Angels & Demons premier night, gonna watch it before it was taken down from the cinema.

Quarterly naked photo of all the staffs, creative~~~

Wow, Mrs.Choo really love hot & spicy food ^_^

Card payment is pretty much widely use in M'sia, but I still prefer HK's multipurpose Octopus card~~~

Since I get Suddenly Acquired Movie Tickets, I always have the chance to watch most of the movie few weeks before the national release ^_^

Star Trek is epically AWESOME!!! Highly recommend, but dont blame me if you are converted from Star wars ^^;

LOL @ the baby dropping sign...

I encountered a few gits, but not as often anymore since I always watching the premier which all guests are invited VIPs. The most often git will be people sitting on my seat, I will just kindly say: Excuse you, you're on my very seat". Secondly will be people shaking their leg behind or beside my seat, I will just turn & stare at that person for seconds or the condition get worsen, I will stand up. So far I haven't had any necessary to call the security.

"While she does wear my t-shirts, I don't wear her underwear - well only when shes not looking" LULWUT?!

"If a couple can trust each other to vow a life of commitment then why cant they share the same bank account?" I totally agree ^_^

I love automated machine car park like this, hasslefree!

annoying gits are everywhere...i just got ripped off $145 AUD fter buying faulty ram modules...sigh...karma will get them...btw star trek was great...highly reccomended

That car park thing is amazing! I had no idea something like that even existed. Also, Star Trek is an awesome film. I saw it two weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm sure you will to! And I love that painting at the WK office entry. Would love to have something like that for myself!

nice place Danny. Nikon D5000 might be pretty more expensive than D90, maybe depend on the lens or something.

Sadly I was disappointed in Angels and Demons compared to the book, but I realize that cause of costs and length they probably couldn't give the book full justice. Otherwise besides the beginning and the end the major events had been done the same save a few role changes. Even though I was kind of disappointed I still enjoyed it nonetheless.

kind of embarrassed to say but I am one of those rude people in the theater. But the thing is here in the theaters that i go to the sound is soooo loud that one cant even hear when someone is making noises. By the way Star Trek is a must see

Angels And Demons is a great film. Well, I'm not sure about The Da Vinci Code since I have not seen or read it yet, but I guess it's good as well. Will be picking both books for a read I guess.

I would only go to the cinema with friends who are mature and considerate enough to keep quiet during the screening. There were several occasions where there were groups of students talking so loudly that I couldn't enjoy my movie in peace. I kinda wonder why death scenes make people laugh, especially students -_-?

I'll be seeing the film next Thursday I think, should be enjoyable.
Gotta love the inconsiderate people, but very nice way of dealing with the necklace guy!

On a side not, that car park looks amazing! It's almost like a giant vending machine for cars xD
Got to love Japan and their super-advanced technologies ^___^

Angels and Demons was, as w/ pretty much all movie versions of books, rather different from the book. :) It was ok.

Certainly I watch movies in the theater for those that I'm excited about. Otherwise if I learn of the movie after it's theater time, them DVD it is. xD

Lately when I go to the theater it always seems to be empty. But there have been a couple of occasions as always.

There have been a load of movies out that I wanted to see recently, which had me in a cinema every week for the last month, which is unusual for me since I don't generally go out to the movies, I am more of a dvd buff. However I did go and see x-men and star trek which were awesome, but haven't yet booked going to see Angels and Demons, since my course deadlines all picked this week to happen. I loved the books, but am unsure of how well the movie will turn out. I remember the DiVinci code as a movie was enjoyable, but not up to scratch with the book. It will at least be a fun experience in the cinemas though XD

That's one snazzy cinema. I wish cinema's were as elegant here in the states as they are over there in Japan. And I haven't seen Angel's and Demon's yet but do wanna see it!

that godzilla artwork is smashing (i think its godzilla), looks very cool, wouldnt mind one of those

Me I usually don't encounter...ehrm gits (new term for me). Like ever. Unless of course it's a Friday and the theatre is stuffed with loud and annoying whipperschnapper teen punks that I can't do anything about. Then again, I don't think I'd ever try to confront anyone sitting next to me that's causing any sort of nuisance. Cause that's how I roll. On the down-looooooow...

Star Trek was pretty win. Especially for non-Trekkies like mineself who have nothing to compare the film with.

So I'm guessing if you forget something in the car, it'll cost you to get it.

Here in the Philippines, one will often hear loud music emanating from motorcycles. It's somewhat a "trend" here to install lights and speakers on motorcycles and play music out loud. It's pretty weird though. The government recently banned playing karaoke outside and yet they're not doing anything about those motorcycles. I'm not complaining though. It's just that there's a time and place for everything~ x_x

I personally prefer carrying cash then bringing a card. Well, this is coming from a guy that doesn't yet have a credit card :D

I'm not much of a movie-goer. I often wait for the movie to show on TV some months after it premiers in cinemas. But it just really depends whether or not I have free time.

As for annoying movie-goers, since I don't go to cinemas often I really don't mind them. I just let other people get their attention.

I have to try those automated car parks when I go to Japan someday! XD

"I took his necklace by the hand and started to jingle it about making the same noise."

lol, classic.

I've seen Toho Theater somewhere before! It must have been in a Japanese drama or movie. Can't think of which one though...I just remember the area in this (image ID#26480) picture and maybe two guys fighting over a girl or something. That's going to bug me. XD;

I'll be honest- I only want to see Angels and Demons for Ewan McGregor. :x

Star Trek was good (I wouldn't say it was as awesome as some of my friends made it out to be, but it was worth seeing). I might have to see it again though, because I saw it at the drive-in theater, at which, I get distracted by the night sky and people in the their cars around me (which detracts from the movie). heh.

At one movie I had to ask one lady to, "Please be quiet," because she and her friend kept talking through the beginning of the movie. It was unsettling for me at the time, because I was so shy and quiet, so it pretty much ruined the rest of the movie for me (I got over it though and now I love that movie).

Havn't seen it myself, but I did give a gallon of gas to a guy in a winnebago who said he played a sniper in the movie. He also made a point of letting me know that he spoke 5 languages...
Anyone remember seeing a multi-lingual sniper in the movie?

I want to see Angels and Demons, but I thought about reading the book first. But since I am not a passionate reader of books, I guess I will just watch the film.

I believe that one would survive only with a card in my country. Of course, going into small shops and delis would be out of question, but almost everywhere you look is a supermarket big enough to accept paying by cards. Vast majority of restaurants accept cards too, and specialised shops do as well, so it is hard to imagine that one would have a problem getting by with just a card. Though, it would be a little inconvenient.

Not seen and do not see. I don't go to the cinema. Usually watch stuff on my PC or via PC on the TV. Maybe because I hardly watch any 3D movies and if so I get them via the interwebs months before they air in our cinemas ^_^

Wow @ the Roppongi hills car park. Didn't know there is something like that for cars too.

Love to see more on the automatic car parking, here we have huge parking lots (car parks) that are totally free to goto see a movie or visit the mall. The days of downtown malls and parking garages are long gone (two here were converted to insurance company offices) its all about the big block stores and as far as the eye can see a sea of parked cars.

BTW how did you get a camera in the theatre? Wasn't the theatre worried you were going to try to pirate the movie?

I watched both movies.
Star Trek was good. I understand why it scored as high as it did on Rotten Tomato (a 96/100 is high)
In Toronto, some of my friends are like, boo Star Trek. To me, I tell them, don't think that this is another Star Trek movie, think of it as an new series of films not the TV series. It has some relations to the original Star Trek but I see where the film and the TV series goes there different ways. If you think it's just a regular movie, it's pretty enjoyable but also enjoyable if you know it's another Star Trek movie. The new younger actors actually does a great job on portraying their TV series counterparts. Danny, I recommend you watch Star Trek!!!
Angels and Demons was great. Being a fan of Star Wars as well, it's good to see Ewan McGregor in the film.
The overall movie was pretty good. Some stuff I never expected happening did.

ever since i started blogging last year, i get invited to movie previews from times to times. ^^;

the only thing i don't get it with the local movie goers is that everyone seems to laugh at seemingly unfunny scenes. do people do that in your region guys?

Haven't watch Star Trek yet TwT Hopefully will watch it by this week~

There's tons of movie releasing this summer. Nearly a blockbuster a week?? Looking forward to Terminator and ROTF....

About couple having shared account... never really thought of it since it's gonna be a while that become reality. However sharing account has it's pros and cons. Depends on what work best for you I guess~

That popcorn looks like it was really yummy. -,-

yikes about getting noisy gits around U :P good that you got his lady friend to make him stop! lol! I recall attending a function in japan, the audience is dead silent ^^; a bit disturbing ^^;

Star Trek was alright. still think star wars is cooler.

btw there's quite a few star wars references in star trek, like kirk in the bar and an alien was looking at him, planet being blown up, kirk stranded on a snowy planet. there's even a R2-D2 cameo i heard.

That's one sweet looking movie theater! :D Also Star Trek was a good movie, I liked it! At first I was like Star Trek? How could a "nerdy" movie like that be good? But I actually ended up enjoying it immensely ^^

We could get around on Cards here, but we choose not to so that we don't have to pay the fees. Also more places need scarparks like those, saves on finding parks, takes up less space and much better security.

So the cars are on a system like the bikes outside train stations? That's rather cool. You don't have to memorise which floor you're on or which pillar you're parked by.

My parents have three bank accounts between them. (Not including savings accounts, business, etc.) They both have a personal accounts and a shared account. Anything they want to get for both of them/the house comes out of the shared account, unless one of them is treating the other. Personal accounts are for personal stuff, although they will lend one another money for something or rather like groceries or petrol.

I think that general idea of having three accounts between a married couple is better, mostly because then if only you want something, you don't have to annoy the other person by using some of their money to buy it.

We can use cards here, just there's a fee or minimum purchase >.> Also, that car park is so futuristic, over here you've got to trek through a few levels of cars to find where you parked yours hours ago.

Haven't seen "Angels and Demons" yet but want to soon. Did see "Star Trek" already and it was amazing! You should really see it Danny (and others who may not have seen it yet), it's an epic sci-fi adventure movie.
Am quite the "Star Trek" fan so loved seeing the franchise revived with a great movie like this one (and I'm not one to be bothered by the fact it branches off from the original series).

If I go to the movies I make sure it's a movie with a digital projection, a movie ticket here costs about as much as the DVD so I don't think it's justified to pay that much if the projection is crap. If it's digital it's flawless so then I do go and watch.

Normally I watch movies at neighborhood cinemas to avoid crowds, although some neighborhood cinemas dont have HD screening as long as I can watch my movies in peace its ok. And do watch Star Trek, is very good the combat scenes are full of epicness.

Ohhh Star Trek.. it was a great movie even if you weren't an avid Trekkie. Though background knowledge would greatly increase the watch value. Hmmm the parkade reminds of a translucent vending machine I once saw while journeying in the depths of Hong Kong ^^

You did not take a photo of the lovely Maman Danny? ^^;

While Da Vinci Code is much more popular, my sister seems to like Angels and Demons more for the book. Need to ask her when she's gonna watch it though since she wants to watch it but is busy at the same time.

Nice pics again. Amazing that the movie theater is empty on a friday...would be packed over here.
This article really shows the opposites in Japan life: there are electronic ticket dispensers with mobile phone check and car parks with lifts....but you can't always pay with a card, while over here even the smaller stores accept debit cards ^^

Very cool cinema right there~ must see that when there.
I went to Angels and Demons last night and I really liked it.. I was bored by the first bit, but the second part got really good and exciting.
One of my fav actors was in it who wasn't advertised here, so that was a surprise <3
Here it is normal to have separate bank accounts, though it is still common for elderly people to have one.
When I will start working I will get twice the amount my boyfriend makes.. so I wouldn't want him spending my hard earned money when putting it on one account.

very cool parking system. need more of that in the world. lol.
please watch star trek big screen! it was fantastic and the movie made me a fan. XD it was 10x better than angels and demons, which i thought was pretty bad. the book wasnt much better also, so no need to waste your time there. hehe.

In Japan I only went to the cinema once, and it was last week to see Gurren Lagann.
The next movie I'm planning to watch is Evangelion 2.0 and maybe Summer Wars if the critics are good.

i must say danny, your hand steadiness is very good
most of your long exposure shots come out without too much shake

when you get a chance, put a camera on your dash when you load it into the parking.... machine

Went to watch angels and demons last weekend, I have to say it was a great movie. went with my sister though, since waifu wasn't at all interested. ^^;
about Star Trek, I would recommend watching it on the big screen. imo (although I would bet Gordon would disagree with me on this) it was better than Wolverine or Angels and Demons.
about having separate bank account, my waifu and I have a joint account, we do have our own separate bank account. I use to think that a separate account wasn't needed when one gets married, however since each person has a obligation to his or her previous family. the separate account would help keep tab or act as a buffer on familial monetary allocation.

Nice, they allowed you to bring a camera inside the cinema and take pictures. This is not possible in our area. So when I plan to watch on the big screen, I leave my camera behind since I dont like leaving it with the guards.

As for the card question...in NZ we're very focused on EFTPOS/Debit cards...probably because the credit card interest scares everyone from them...but yea...almost every shop now has card machines and if I feel adventurous I might get a bit of cash out instead of using my debit card...but its almost pointless.

As for the movie...watched it today, I prefered the Angels and Demons Book over its counterpart but the movie did the book no justice (although the book wasnt anything amazing to begin with)...the plot twists were too blatant and badly scripted.

But...lets be honest...if you read the book, you're the same as me and you only went there to see the (SPOILER-ISH) asplosion...absolutely loved that bit.

Wonder how many people actually read this speal...

Wow, nice cinema... Cinemas over there allow cameras? Not much bad experience with cinemas over here, apart from having to wait a long queue to get tickets. Wished there was car parks like that over here, always a hassle to look for parking.

>A van in the front plastered with marketing blurb playing loud music
Well.. One thing we have close to that would be..
"OLD NEWSPAPER~ PAPER LAMA~ 收旧报纸~" ^^;

Must be nice to have Sudden Appearing Cameras. Just hope they don't pop out during bath.

Touhou cinemas.. Me must experience watching movies in a cinema in Japan one day xD
Roppongi Hills is so empty during Friday nights? I personally think Friday night should be spent resting at home - and head out for fun during Sat/Sun. ^^

Inconsiderate gits.. Not much of a prob - just look at them and they'll stop.. usually. But. BUT. I can't really do anything when they're in a group of 4 or more -___-" I must say you were quite daring to jiggle his... necklace ^^;

Parking system has to be the coolest I ever heard of. Can't imagine how it'll be like if you left something in the car >_> Like say, wallet? How are you gonna take out your car without money? @.@ Whole thing reminds me of Gundam launch sequence tho.

Shared bank account? I'm not really sure bout that - too far in the future. But I'm cool with waifu managing my allowance.(Wonder if allowance will suddenly soar during Valentine's day/anniversary xD) As long as she understands some figures are simply must-haves. I spend very little money anyway(if excluding figures which are less than 5 a year).

The most impressive thing in this topic is the auto parking system.
Mann...i wish we had that here, so i don't have to keep driving around for parking spot like an idiot.

Roppongi eh? Way more awesome then the cinema building here in Nagoya called Midland Square ^^;

in awe with the parking system. wonder when it'll go about as being a normal thing

Wow... Incredible parking! ^,^

As for Angels & Demons, at first I was thinking of supernatural upon seeing the title, but the whole movie was kinda OK, which gets me and my friends deep in discussing the facts presented within the movie...

That parking system blows my mind. I mean sure, they have a similar thing for bikes... but bikes are nice and small... now, cars?! Holy crap!

Roppongi Hills has some really interesting architecture. Specifically image26480:

http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1707/Tokyo+Cinema.html#image26480

...really catches my eye.

This is the kind of articles I like most...

Thanks.

Saw Angels and Demons last week, i thought it was pretty good. Although they did leave out a couple of the good parts from the book.
And that is one awesome car park.

i have seen it. it's not a great movie, kinda long and the ending wasn't a surprise at all (and it was quite retarded)... if you ask me it is not worth going...

danny, its all good to share bank accounts but theres many cases where wives have a private "account" of money somewhere they stash for emergency of the divorce kind lol

tis what i heard about a few of my friend's families, most being asian

Nice images of the staff, I wonder how it'd look like if the picture of the Employee of the Month was displayed out.

Really impressed with the cinema.

Haven't been to the cinema for a long time.
When I've forgotten about that movie I would to watch back then, it shows on TV.
:P

Wow, that parking system is pretty cool!
What if the system spoils?

That's a cool car parking system O.O and the theater looks amazing! As for the movie have not seen and don't want to see it.

The food looks nice, and the cinema looks very cool too (Why does everything in Japan sparkle for me >_<)!

Angels and Demons... was thinking of watching that, have read the book and absolutely love it ^^, however got my exam now so will have to wait. Have seen many reviews that say it's good so I am looking forward to it!

Since you have been in the UK before, I am sure that you know we can get around with only cards. I often don't have money in my wallet and rely on cards heavily to buy stuffs and travel around town ;;^^.

Wow, a very nice cinema hall. I was surprised how empty the cinemas is in Japan, normally we would see lots of school girls at the cinemas in my country ;D

I prefer the cinema's sound system and big screen to my home system.

By the way, just curious, do you ask your wifey to walk ahead of you to model your pictures?

which showing did you go to? i was there on the same day for the same movie, but a late show.

the part where you mention about paying by phone remind me of Eden of the East. I wish i had 10 billion yen in a cell phone like that ^0^

Man i have to start talking photos. It seeems fun.

STARE AT BABY

Nice photos.

Nice photos Japanese cinemas seem alot nicer than the majority in the UK and they look comfortable! I have little interest in seeing the film, however I have seen Star Trek and that film is a must. I saw it at IMAX in Greenwich, London (my first IMAX film too) and it was pretty incredible.

Have watched Angels and Demons am loving it. I like how the mystery goes as the story progress. Man that suck to become a salary man that your wive actually controlling your money flow I think sharing an account with the one you love and trust is good.

One question you can even bring in a camera in a cinema? Where I come from we can't take any recording devices into the cinema and caught recording will be fined or imprisonment.

Wow, the cinema is really empty, especially on a Friday night, usually over here it's crowded with tired people who just want to kick back and relax. But the inside furnishing of the cinema looks very very nice.
I've seen Star Trek, it's pretty good. I haven't read any of the Dan Brown books so I think i'll be lost if I go to watch Angels and Demons.
When I first saw the image of the WK office I actually thought it was an apartment complex, but I guess it wasn't... But it's so bright and looks very nice. Looks busy still even though it probably isn't.

Lol at the necklace incident but yeah i'd probably do the same if i'm in your situation.
As for encounters, yeah got one when i had two ladies on the right side talking about the movie as it was going on and
in particular, the Iron Man Movie.
They were talking about the movie itself like:

Lady 1: is that the enemy?
Lady 2: yeah i think it is.... Oh there it is he's the enemy.
Lady 1: Whoa isn't that his friend, that black guy?
Lady 2: Yes that's his friend... etc etc...

It was like "Thanks for pointing it out Capt. Obvious!" I was facepalming and never got to fully enjoy
the Iron Man movie...

Just a question danny, how were you able to get your camera in the cinema?
here in my country they don't allow cameras (D-SLR or any type) inside the cinema.
Do they allow that in japan?

Oh man i hate gits that just make sure you have a lame time.

And i read the books unfortunately, So i dont bother with the movie :/

you can pay for pretty much everything here but the thing is that some places require a minimum before you can use your card

movie theaters on fridays here are packed

The cinema looked practically empty, you should have moved if the guy was bothering you!

Sweet looking cinema... normally when I get someone annoying near me I just move. The only place I can't do that is the Imax screen 'cause it's almost invariably packed.

Yeah, you could probably get around on card alone in Australia as long as you stuck to mainstream places. Personally I don't just on principal. I just seems stupid to pay for things like coffee or smaller food purchases on plastic, not to mention a waste of time... cash really is faster. Some places have a minimum spend on EFTPOS though, if only to make it worth their while, as far as I know there's a small fee with each transaction.

Nice theatre there Danny.. i agree, davinci code was better, and start trek was pretty good, recomended movie to see in theatres..

gits... was 3 old bittys behind me while watching angels vs deamons... was annoying, just looked back every time they made a noise.. that usually shut them up.. but they would start up again.. wasn't so bad as to call the usher.. but was anoying sometimes.. tryto go when its quiet, but my scheduale usually puts me when its the busyest.. o well..

you can get prety much everywhere on card here.. its become expected, and paying cash is the exception and not the rule.. guess sometimes the casheir becomes annoyed when i pay cash for something.. there like.. "what are youu doing.. you so poor as not to have a card?" kind of annyoing sometimes.. owell..

great article! and still haven't seen mrs choo's face yet!! :)

>Can you get around on just a card alone in your kingdom?
Yeah, pretty much can. But there are places where I have to use cash, like my local sauna:)
Aa, and I hear the banks charge a lot of money from the shop owners using the paymenet system:(

>The car park at Roppongi hills is organized with mechanical lifts and conveyor belts.
This looks amazing - I have heard about such systems but never seen one in action.

Actually here credit card is usable nearly everywhere. Btw I kinda wonder what kind of van that is lol, playing loud music with a poster of "badd girls"

haven't seen the movie yet.but want to cinema's out here are always packed on friday-Sunday, best bet is go during Monday-Thursday. as for playing loud music in car you do get a hefty fine out here. that car conveyor looks pretty cool. pics look great and food looks yummy.

everything is so glamorous...all those bright lights and glass it's all very snazzy and pretty lol. Never been to Roppongi but maaaybe might visit later this year...

star trek was amazing just for the record! see it if you get a chance.

So many awesome things. The car park, caramel popcorn, cool cinemas. It's amazing.
Were some of these photos taken on the new Nikon? Have you ditched your Canon for the Nikon now?

Everything looks so much better than where I live, even the popcorn. I love the sign with the baby, that's some win material

I was actually disappointed with the DaVinci Code movie as I really enjoyed the book and felt that too much was missing in the movie. This is not to say that it was a bad movie but I am never really contented with book to movies cinema. Although Harry Potter was pretty darn good.

In the States, some married couples share bank accounts while others do not. My mother always told me to have my own money regardless of marriage.

Definitely recommend seeing Star Trek. Saw that last weekend and loved it. Only thing I didn't like about it was the person behind me kept kicking my seat!

I did not watch The Da Vinci Code and I have no plans on watching Angels And Demons. I read both of the books, but have no real interest in seeing how they change the books to make them in to movies.

Me and my wifey share everything in the same way, I think its how it should be if your with someone especially if your married.

Looking forward to seeing Angels and Demons but will probably wait for the DVD release did enjoy the davinci code also.

Go see Star Trek! It is an excellent science fiction action flick as well as being an excellent reset for the franchise.

As for annoying people in theaters, I am a big guy and have perfected the art of the obvious stink-eye. I have only had one incident where this did not work and when I asked the gentleman to be quiet he got angry with me and lectured me about rudeness. Shenanigans ensued.

Could it be swine flu keeping people at home? I think last Friday was around when the news was breaking that numbers infected shot from 8 previous wk to over 100.

The genre didn't quite catch my interest. I would like to sit in that kind of theater. Looks comfy

I really want to see this, but havn't seen the first one, don't surpose it matters.
You can get round with just a card easily in the UK, you can even go to a cheap place like subway and pay for food. And if all else fails there is pretty much a hole-in-the-wall everywhere in towns and stuff so you can withdraw cash. I don't think many places take proccessing charges, in fact some places rather you pay by card as it is more secure than cash which could be fake. If the customer can't pay for the card at the end of the month the only people that lose out are the bank. I don't think time of day affects anything when [aying by card.

More of a movie junkies around here...since we have time to kill...

Star trek is definately more entertaining then Angels n Demons.
And Angels n Demons pales so much compared to Da Vinci code. Maybe the actors other then Tom Hanks in A&D doesnt really act that well and at times seems amateur.

Man, this sounds so wrong, but I really want to try those cool carparks! The carparks in Malaysia/Singapore are all still the traditional ones. So you have to drive round and round looking for an empty spot. And after you're done shopping or whatnot, you have to remember where you parked your car...

I would share my account with my future waifu (when I get married ^^;;). No reason I can find not to, unless she says no, which I then just give her my account anyway. ^^

I pretty much pay for everything with card here in the UK and yeah, I recall Japan (from my holidays there) being heavy cash orientated. And I could never find an ATM!!

Was Angels and Demons in English with subtitles or dubbed Japanese?

I want to see the movie I saw the first one and was going to read the book but I let someone borrow it and they never returned it =(

Annoying noise blasting vans!? I didnt know they existed over there, thought for sure they'd be banned in Tokyo, hmmmm

Plastic is oh to easy to use around here... theres not a place I can think of that wont except it. Perhaps the poopy economy in the states has a bit to do with people just using their cards all to often everywhere and not realizing how much they are spending?

Cinema when its a movie like Star Trek (which I give a B rating) but for most films the DVD in the cozy home is what I enjoy.

We are both cursed with the cinema nuisances! I had one right behind me at Star Trek who began on the previews and couldn't stop laughing at every little thing up until the very end. I wanted to make a comment perhaps even shout but I refrained

I'd never have a shared bank account as my only account. I don't think it's an issue of trust, but rather about maintaining your independence. How would you buy a secret present for someone you shared a bank account with, for example?

I absolutely HATE the idea of being given "pocket money". My dad's new marriage is like that - he has a shared account, and his wife does all the money stuff. He's really into kit cars and went to a show the other month - he was "only allowed" £20 for the whole trip! That's just sad, I think - at his age, money with only one zero on the end shouldn't be something he has to worry about.

I don't like the scenario where I have to justify what I spend my money on. A shared account for bills and food and stuff is all well and good, and beyond that the rest of my money should be MINE, to spend on what I like. Of course I'd never have any qualm whatsoever about lending my girlfriend money or buying her something she wants, and I'm sure she'd say the same about me, but that's different to having everything you ever do with your money available for viewing.

Then again, I'm pretty anti-marriage in general.

The Star Trek movie is great! You should see it.

Great picks of the cinema. And that automated carpark--I would almost drive there just to see it do all those amazing things with my car! Thanks for the post!

Theatre or audience gits seem to like me too especially in movies. One of the worst gits I had to sit by was during the Rememberance Day ceremonies at my highschool to remember fallen solidiers. They were literally laughing and talking about how they couldn't wait to get out and have a smoke. I told them in the smallest voice possible "STFU these people died so you could have your *insert swear word* smoke!". Most of the time though I do my best to ignore these people ^^;.

As for sharing bank accounts. I could never do it ^^;. I know someone who shared and their husband took their money and blew it and bunch of stuff without his wife's knowledge ^^;.

Wow you got Angels and Demons before Star Trek. Other way around here. I usually don't go to the movies but I did for Star Trek, Angels and Demons, and Xmen Origins. I make it a point never to buy any Theater food because 1) It's ridiculously expensive and 2)Way to Unhealthy.

I have had a few people using their cell phones and text during a movie even though there are three times before the movie where they tell you to turn off your cell phone and do not text. Had to quietly tell them to stop because it's distracting me. I usually get the "wth" look but then they comply.

Also I enjoyed Angels and Demons but I did like Star Trek more. Both are still worth seeing in the theater.

That is an awesome parking structure. Nice photos as always Danny ^^

Danny the closet cross-dresser? ^^;;;

Would love to hear more about the camera. Looks very nice.

As for noisy gits in cinemas, well, they're kinda like a universal constant. I've never yet been to a cinema where there isn't one. Been to 3 continents so far, so I imagine it's the same with the remaining 4.

Oh, great pictures, Roppongi Hills looks very futuristic, I like it a lot! Personally I rarely go to cinemas or watch movies, I prefer reading books. Angels & Demons are not on my watch/read list, even though I enjoyed the Da Vinci Code book.
I agree with sharing the money with the wife, I hope I'll be able to find a nice wife who won't bitch about money.:)
And the car park is awesome, I wonder if they'll ever built one like that in my neighbourhood.:)

I saw Star Trek today, and gotta say, it was an awesome film. Only niggle is that it screws with the whole Star Trek timeline, but otherwise win!
And yes, I also tend to attract the annoying git in the cinema...usually just glare at them, to which they oddly react and stop whatever they were doing, but I think that's cos I do have a relatively evil glare ^^

Planning to definitely go to watch this movie when I go to back to the United States. The book was great! There is also the third book coming out in the fall.. so pretty exciting if you're a Dan Brown reader. Got the say the pictures definitely make things look interesting.

wow the cinema looks nice.

With regards to your question about Star Trek, it was FANTASTIC!! If you get the opportunity to see it in the IMAX experience, DO NOT PASS IT UP! It is truly an experience.

That said, with regards to your question about inconsiderate gits, since the theater I frequent has stadium seating, I rarely have the problem with regards to big people sitting in front of me, since the row in front is farther below where your feet are, and you don't get the kicking since there is so much leg room in front as well. I don't think I could live without the stadium seating anymore. Also, I usually go to opening nights or weekends, so most people are polite and quiet (except during action sequences or funny sequences ^^;)

I'm still on the fence about seeing Angels and Demons. I haven't seen the DaVinci Code yet, so I'm not sure if I should see this before seeing that one.

That cinema looks ownful
*loves the cinema plz*

Seen Star Trek and 'twas awesome

Angels and Demons looks good

That is one fancy parking lot.

Well, noisy people in the movie theatre, it depends on the theatre. We only have big ones here in Belgium (with 15-25 screens each), and the ones on the outskirts of the city are more "civilized" than the ones in the center of the city ^^; But it's still quite okay. Friday and Saturday are the busy days here. Haven't seen Angels&Demons yet, but I will see it this week probably. Didn't actually know about this movie until I saw all the advertising on my trip to Japan 2 weeks ago ;p

Getting around in Belgium with just a credit card will be difficult as well, a debit card (95%) is much easier (debit card meaning, immediate withdrawal from your bank account), but that still won't cover some shops like news paper shops or food stands. We do also have a "small money" system like a suica-card for small payments (called proton) but it's chip-based and not rfid-based like suica/pasmo. But regular money is always accepted everywhere.

Thanks for the post, Danny. It reminds me of how civilzed,organized and enjoyable it is going to the movies in Japan. That is except for the "git" with the necklace. I'm surprised you had to confront him to stop the noise. That's very un-Japanese of him. 失礼ですね。If that had happened in an American city theater though, you probably would have been beaten, stabbed or shot.

I saw Star Trek last Friday, in a very empty theater ... admittedly this was a very late showing as my mate was bored and invited me to go at the last minute. I thought it was pretty good and will probably pick it up on blu-ray eventually (if I can afford it after the anime). I can see why die hard Trekkies night not like it though.

I would like to see Angels and Demons but don't know if I'll bother as you get too many idiots in the cinemas around here at normal times.

Interesting car park though ... I'd be worried about getting the right car back (although possible chance for an upgrade ....)

Wow!! Thats a great cinema location :O. Shame the ones round here are so terrible. The car park seems like a great idea though. Wonder what it would be like to be in your car while its carted around the place lol

Where I live (southern california) you can get around almost anywhere with just a card. However, when you get into the asian communities (San Gabriel Valley, Rowland heights, Torrance, etc) you find many CASH ONLY establishments.

ps - I WANT THAT AUTOMATIC PARKING SYSTEM AT MY HOUSE!!!!! Well, actually that would be useless since I only have 2 cars...

A place must see and visit.... looks really nice!!!
Does seem strange on a friday night looking like that... wonder why? :O ;)

Angels and demons ....god....Da Vinci code was utter predictable crap, bad acting and over the top everything else . What can I expect from the sequel THE SAME THING!? Not to mention the actual story is just a rip off of another book and the thinking behind the whole concept is completely over thought and very lame. If we went into all this depth for renaissance paintings you could uncover o much bullshit and make up your own story.

I remember seeing a poll and Da Vinci Code was worst movie of the year in Japan and Tom Hanks worst actor. He is a good actor but being serious problem solver is a huge ass problem!

Watch A&D on Sun afternoon, the theater is almost empty, less than 30 in the room. I read both A&D and Da Vinci Code and watch movic, but I like A&D more (both)

Jap put so much in the parking facilities , will it charge expensive?
Usually park free outside the mall in Canada :)

Credit cards are not widely accepted in Japan? Whaat? Thats weird. Japan is probably 100 times more advanced than my country, and I use credit card for everything from coffee to paying my phone account.

Since the new year, the GF and I we had a choice of cinema to go to; based on the ease of commute, taxi availability and food/restaurant choices.

My peeves:
- obnoxious and loud laughing at (even lite) comedy bits
- people who keeps their mobile phone out (with the screen lit, waiting for an sms or whatever) during the whole thing.

Danny, your photography skills improved! All the places you've photographed I wish to visit and see for myself.

I will only watch it to support 2 danish actors, the assassin and one of the guards (I believe). Other than that it is very hard for me to get excited about anything with Tom Hanks in it.

Loved startrek btw. Especially the epicness of the battles and when the spaceships entered warp. Powerful experience.

oh wow! those japanese carparks r so cool!

You can buy just about everything with a card in America. In most cases, however, only VISA and MasterCard are accepted due to the fact that DISCOVER and AMEX charges the retailer more for the services.

They even have mobile card transaction devices. Fairly small, about the size of a big cell phone I suppose. There is a charge per transaction for those things though. Often times, they charge the customer for using their card instead of cash. It's usually a small amount, like 40cents. Even some flea markets allow credit card use =)

The last time I had to use cash was at a taco truck, and a small local doughnut shop before that. The doughnut shop had an ATM machine though. ($2 charge >_>)

Using cards to pay is so common here that it's weird to NOT have a machine in your store.

Like what senken reported about Vancouver movie theaters, here Sundays are typically a quiet day, especially from afternoon on. Friday and Saturday are the really busy movie nights, especially if it's the opening weekend for that film and it's six PM or later. This is why matinees are made of win. ^_^

I did go see Star Trek recently and really enjoyed it. I'm not familiar with the franchise though, so I'm not sure what hardcore Trekkies think about it. But the characters were awesome, lovable but believable, and the character humor perfectly balanced out the action scenes. The cuts in the action scenes were too quick for my taste, as it made things a little disorienting, but the action itself was good. The science was a little. . . funky, but the film as a whole was good enough that I didn't even realize it until after I got out of the theater and went, "Wait a minute. You really thought a ball of ketchup could do all that?"

I saw the movie just recently.

Everytime I see a Tom Hanks movie, I ask myself: What the Hell is Tom Hanks doing here?

And , as we all expected, his trail of thought goes like this: "Hmmm... Icecream!....Icecream, iceaream...Of Course, The coliseum! the coliseum, the coliseum... Yes!It was so simple! Whi didn't I think of it before?! Its in Africa!Kutcher is in Africa!!!"

I was sort of excited to see it, because of the whole illuminati aspect, but was bery bery disappointed, as it was mainly emphasised on the Catholyc Chirch...

I think it would classify under carefully cooked, high budget, Tom Hanks crap. to be precise.

carparks like this are way too cool!
the ambiance for the theater looks really nice as well. colour me jealous!

Thanks for the look at Japanese Cinemas, don't see much about them!

And yes, you MUST see Star Trek! I saw it three times, it's really great.
^^

You should spend some time there as the Storm Trooper! ^^ Or is it forbidden?

That is a nice movie theater, not like the ones in Jersey..

star trek it's really nice, some scenes are spectacular

caramel popcorn :Q______________

Dunno, while credit cards don't seem to be in in Japan, they are way ahead in the other form of plastic, IC cards. I swear I could pay for everything with my Suica card.

Awesome car park!

Haha, only German cars in front of the WK offices.

ahhh...I love Japan even more now...
even the car park is more amazing than any other countries'

That car park is so cool. Haven't seen Angels and Demons yet, but Star Trek was really good. I almost never carry cash any more, almost every thing can be bought with a debit or credit card.

Having read the book, I don't want to see the movie. I watched the Da Vinci Code movie and found it horrible when I liked the book. Since I like Angels and Demons more, I really don't want to spoil my memory of it by watching the movie.

Hehe, 17 Again is in theaters in japan? But anyways, I was going to see Angels and Demons with friends, but it really didn't seem like my cup of tea so I decided to stay back at home instead. And I heard it wasn't all that great. ^^;

I prefered Angels and Demons to Da Vinci Code, Da Vinci code was... slow... bit boring.... and LONG... Angels and Demons was a bit shorter, and more fun. Plus Ewan McGregor was a bonus lol.

I am a cinema and DVD buff. DVD first I think... but since being at Uni, I've had unlimited access to the cinema. Love it. See more films in a 6 month span than I ever have before in my 19 years of cinema-going life.

Star Trek is EPIC. Truly EPIC. JJ Abrams is a godsend to tv and movies. He truly is fantastic.

Cinema is usually busy on a weekend in the UK. Me and my friend/s usually go in the early afternoon, 1-2pm. Much quieter. More chance of getting empty cinema. I love seeing movies when your the only one in there. Tis epic, tis a nice feeling. (I'm very liberal with the use of 'epic' lol... Shouldn't be....)

Friday night is one of the biggest movie nights here in Texas! Cant believe how empty it is over there. Star Trek was amazing and you should see it ASAP.

The car park is so cool. Nothing like that here in AMerica and is another cool reason why I want to live in Japan.

Danny, You HAVE to watch Star Trek. It is awesome. The Soundtrack, the actors, the action, the Star Trek feeling... everything I love is there and that's a trekkie speaking here ;)
Am going to watch the movie a 2nd time this friday.

Got a spoiler free review of the movie at my blog, if you are interested.

While we have big movie theaters with multi-screens, they usually don't put too much effort into the style and architecture here. The trend is to build a huge box-like building, and we've moved away from having smaller facilities in malls and such. You'll see when you're in Canada.

Star Trek was a great summer flick. Lotsa action, and didn't require too much thinking. In fact, thinking too much would ruin it for you as you'd find holes in the storyline. Didn't enjoy Angels and Demons that much, but enjoyed Da Vinci even less. Probably cause we were expecting it to transfer better from book to film. Remembered watching it in Texas, and wanting to leave.

One thing I noticed tho, your cinema food is pretty cheap! It would cost about 1100 Yen just for a drink and popcorn here without tax. That just standard fare as we don't have caramel popcorn and such. However, we do have small franchise venues within that charge an arm and a leg for small pizzahut pizza or small cup of hagen daz icecream. However, I still pay as I luv watching movies and DVDs.

Also noticed there is alcohol on the menu in Japan. They were contemplating selling it in cinemas here, but there is concern that people in N. America would get too rowdy or unpleasant drinking in the theaters. Speaking of which I seldom encounter annoying people, but when I do I just sternly but politely ask them to stop with little fuss. However, some of my friends like to talk during films which I hate as I just wanna watch the movie.

Usually a movie theater is packed if it's a new movie, unless, they saw it all on the opening weekend. I am fascinated at the parking garage-esque machine, wonder how it will fit my Toyota Sequoia.

saw it last week and thought it was a waste of time and money. maybe I was expected something else and should have read the book -_-

Took a load of Yen with me to Japan as I had heard about it being a cash-only society. When I did run out I found a few ATMs however pretty much all of them refused to work with international cards (seems the only ones that do are located in Japanese post offices).

The world would be a better place if everyone followed that money principle.
Shared bank accounts are the way to go.
I hate the idea of having divorce already plugged into a marriage.
The key is to start off right.
Great photos Danny!

Last time I went to theater (for ANgels and Demons) I saw a movie called "Oppai Volley Ball"
Do you an idea what it can be?
I couldn't take more info, my wife was with me :/

btw, is it possible to take the top first pic (for personal use)?

Seen star trek and loved it. Angels and demons was good to...always did like a good mystery.

@ image ID#26482: Lol~ Keep watch of your baby.. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of going to a cinema? xD

Not a Trek fan, but loved the movie~! I felt the acting at the beginning was a bit shaky though, but it didn't distract from the overall action. I am now a Spock fan x3 [no, not really, but he was my favourite character in the movie xD]

Credits cards can be used for almost anything here, though mostly mastercard and visa.

Why does http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1707/Tokyo+Cinema.html#image26480 look familiar to me? Tokyo Drift perhaps? =o

sure japan have nice cinema !!

I can figure out why anyone would spending money to see a film with a bunch of strangers.

School girls perhaps.

Here in the U.S. we live in a credit card world. everything is oriented around the credit card. in some restaurants and department stores they won't accept cash.

you should have made a video of the automated parking

yup, everything here is all plastic
i see people pay for .88 cents with a credit card... WTF

I must be going crazy but... does it say you can get popcorn for 600 yenish?! So... cheap... Q__Q

In a city of 30+ million people it is surprising to see that the cinema is empty on a Friday night. Where is everybody?

I love going to the cinema but cannot bear noisy inconsiderate people. Thankfully we rarely frequent the same movies. To guarantee a satisfying cinema experience, we usually go at a time when nobody else will be there - usually early on a weekend morning after a yummy artery-hardening breakfast. No chance of doing that on a Friday night. Friday night at the cinema is yahoo night.

I used to be cinema addicted when I was in high school. But lately the movies seem to be so poorly written that I have almost given uo going to the movies. (Add to that that I moved to a city that is far more expensive than my hometown).

I hope to see both Fanboys and Star Trek this weekend. ^^

Don't speed Danny! hah

you must watch Star Trek, great storyline. They managed to both acknowledge the previous Kirk and TNG timelines as well as bring in this new era.

In case you are wondering, there is an official comicbook miniseries that explains what happened before the start of the movie. How the Eric Bana evil alien character Nero became bad and how Spock came into the picture. Also tied into the Captain Picard part. Most everything made sense. that's why i liked it.

Went once to Cinema in Roppongi and watched the Shinjuku Incident with some of my friends but forgot to take pictures around. ^^;;

Well.. I do agree the part where snazzy places only accept credit cards since the Japanese still prefer cash more where they can bring tons of it without getting robbed here. ^^;;

I like using cash more than card since I don't like leaving a paper trail...I wish we had those machines where they park the car for you and all you have to do is drive to a certain location. Means less mishaps since you don't have to back out yourself and watch out for other cars...

I don't favour cinemas here---other people go even when really sick, so I come home with some sickness every time. Not to mention the people who talk through the movie, throw popcorn at others...

That said, I do feel that some movies should be enjoyed especially on the big screen...
will be seeing Star Trek this week.

Although, the prices are rising like crazy here. $12+ a ticket :/

That theater is pretty crazy looking. As for the car park, the Japanese will always amaze me with what they'll do with machines. Strange how they're still such a cash oriented society...

I almost never use cash. I always keep some in my wallet, but use my AMEX or Visa almost exclusively. I'm pretty good with not spending more than I can afford plus all the plastic I carry usually has some sort of rewards program. My AMEX, for example, gives 3% cash back for when I eat out and 1% back on everything else. I also get 3% back on gasoline purchases.

Star Trek was absolutely awesome. I saw it opening night and then again over the weekend in IMAX. If you haven't been a Trek fan, you'll likely enjoy the movie. It is very fast paced and has a lot for the casual viewer to enjoy. If you're a fan (but not the super hardcore ones that live by canon), you'll also enjoy all the little nods to the TV series and movies.

In particular, there are lots of references to Wrath of Khan (the writers are apparently huge fans of that movie) and little tidbits here and there of Trek culture. Scotty even has a pet tribble (look for it in his very first scene). Many of the ship and admiral names were taken directly from Trek canon (but only if you listened and knew where to look). Majeel Barret has a quick cameo in the movie (the late wife of Gene Roddenberry) as does Chris Doohan (son of James Doohan, the original Scotty).

Angels & Demons was entertaining. If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Vatican or Rome then I recommend you do (and Italy in general). Forgetting the religious significance, it is an awe inspiring place full of historical significance and beautiful art.

Star Trek was amazing. And I hate Star Trek. And I'm a huge Star Wars fan.

You should definitely watch StarTrek. Its a great movie and was made for fans and non-startrek fans alike. Although I think hardcore trekkies might find it a bit unsatisfring compared to the other star trek movies.

Here's a video I saw comparing star wars and the star trek movie. eheheh http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1910892

That's a mean-looking spicy seafood hotpot your wife ordered Danny. Did you have to help her with that? Hahahah!

Ugh, worse experience I had was when I saw "Attack of The Clones". My friend would LOUDLY repeat the lines of certain parts of the movie and laugh maniacally during the whole thing. Not to mention the audio commentary he had on... Let me put it this way: when we used to watch movies with him, he'd be commenting on the audio commentaries... Put me off the LOTR series for life.

I love Japan!!! LoL

What a beautiful theater room!!! Does most of the cinemas look like this in Japan?

Answering your question, I'm both a cinema and DVD buff.

I saw it and really love it^^

Great photos as usual. I really need to visit Roppongi hills next time I go to Japan. You must see Star Trek, it was really really awesome! I liked Angels and Demons too but Star Trek was in a league of its own.

I loved Star Trek.

and I am amazed at that car parking machine. why do even simple things, like parking ones bike or vehicle, seem so much cooler when done in Japan?

Loved it. I guess because it inspired me. And I just based it on how I watched the movie,disregard the book or so on.

In Los Angeles you can get around with plastic debit or credit cards just fine. I've only been to a few restaurants that only accept cash and funny enough their all Asian restaurants.

I'm a total cinema buff, I love going to the theater. However I only go to the theaters that have reserved seating so that I never have to wait in a line. Get on their website, pick out the number of tickets, the exact seats you want, and either print the tickets at home or use the kiosk at the theater to print them out when you get there. I think Arclight Cinema in Hollywood started doing this first but a few others the area are picking up on this as well.

Oh they have proper ushers to escort and assist you in case some git is sitting in your seat ^.^

Was fairly disappointed with The Da Vinci Code so going to skip Angels and Demon all-together, not because I'm a Catholic or anything, really ^^; Seen the Star Trek and love it absolutely, you must go see it Danny!

I go watch the movies a lot in movie theatres and rarely watch DVDs at home :P It's interesting about the reaction from the guy who sat next to you, I mean in Japanese culture, people normally don't tell others on things like that. Here, kids get rowdy and talk aloud and trying to tell them to stop make it worse :P

Can't wait to go watch Terminator: Salvation tomorrow!

Not sure if i will be willing to share bank accounts with my wife next time... women are known to go on wild shopping sprees sometimes ^^

That's the first time I saw caramel popcorn at a movie theater. That's living!

Hmmmm....having my half nekkid pic be hung and can be seen by anyone seems to be very disturbing for me. Don't like people seeing me nekkid unless its a cute girl XD

As long as they cut it out when you tell them to, I don't see the problem with 'gits'. Now, if you had to 'HULK SMASH!' them to get a reaction, then maybe, yeah.

woaw, can't believe friday's are quiet...there are never any 'quiet' nights at cinema where I go.
Some impressive architecture both out and inside the cinema...nice and clean too, finally went to see Wolverine last night infact - the usual rustle of pocorn/bags, some fool deciding to look at they're iPhone during the film, and to top it off some fool in the projector room screwed up the picture for the first 5 - 10 mins, they'd left it set up for all the adverts (a square image) rather than switching it all to widescreen!

Similar thoughts on the watching DVD's at home over cinema tho, just wish I had the complete home-theatre setup to match, Food looks gorgeous!

Just fabulous,I'd love to watch movie there xD

Minus Saturday and Sunday, the only day that has people coming in and out nonstop is Wednesday, due to the fact that tickets are sold at lower price.

that parking arrangement reminds of the VW factory in germany for some reason.

here is a thought. what happens if you stay in the car and get whizzed away with it under grounds?

I live within 3 minutes travelling time of a 10 + cinema complex mall and multiple restaurants and shops , I think it has been 10 years since I last went to a movie screening. 10 minutes travelling time in 2 other directions from me are perhaps another 25 cinema screens , how these places remain in business nowadays amazes me.

Wow the car parking looks so cool! I can so visualize something like "Nissan Fairlady, ダニーチュー。発信します". Seems so gundam-esque XD

I suppose the photos were taken with your new D5000. Image #26470 looks so vivid and colourful I'm getting hungry just looking at it. I wish I could get to see this type of car park working in person.

Loved the book

And movie was more accurate to it, which I feel made it more awesome than Da Vinci Code.

Pretty cinemas....well, Japan in general

funny how they allowed you to bring a camera in there, I thought they would stop you from bring a camera into the cinema for anti-piracy measures...

In México we have insecurity all over. I want to take a few photos to sculptures in one place (Plaza Coacalco), and the security guard ask me not to do it.

Then, I want to take a picture at my food at Asadero Express... and the waitress ask me not to do it.

I use to buy through Ebay my otaku stuff but at customs they say its "prohibited stuff" and I was not allowed to retire my things from customs.

Im really pissed off.... I dont want to be here always....

Which camera did you use for this picture set?

The cinema is very beautiful and very large compare to my usual cinema.

What I don't like in the cinema are children because they always make some noise, the person behind me who places his/her feet on my chair or stomp it and anti-piracy measure because they annoy me by checking my bag for camera and laptop. If they are found they will confiscate them and return them to you after you get out from the cinema.

Saw Star Trek with a friend, don't ask me why..

One thing for sure - Spock's a cutie ;)

Nice movie theater. Not going to watch Angels and Demons, I'm not too fond of that stuff. I like the automated car parking system. At least you don't have to go driving around just to find parking, just park in the "one space for everyone" space and your done.

Sometimes your photos show places which are familiar to me like Roppongi Hills.But they look fresh and exotic through your eyes.That's why I always like your pictures,Danny.

I currently work at a movie theatre where I live and would have to say this Angels & Demons movie hasn't done as great as my boss expected. The only people coming to see it are grandparents, really. It was a bad idea, in my opinion, to release it so close to Star Trek.
I always feel bad about paying with my card... Maybe it's just me, but every time I use it for mundane things such as cigarettes or gum or something cheap the cashier looks annoyed. So I usually try not to use it or really buy anything when I don't have cash on me.

Star Trek was epic win in my books. And hearing how people were hating it long before it came out on this site, the epic win is poetic justice.

i really want to visit there, it's look comfortable place
i wonder how much that price of ticket movie from tokyo cinema?

Danny, at least they were blasting J-POP instead of 「君が代」.

want to... anything that put's down Christianity is a good thing (j/k)
no... all in all, watching stuff like this makes me think up of unique ideas for a fanfic...

Star Trek is definitely worth seeing/hearing/feeling in a theater, preferably in IMAX.

A nice 14-screen cinema just opened near me, but it doesn't have an automated car dispenser.

never read the book but heard it was totally different and the movie left out a lot of things, LOVED Star Trek, was awesome and would recommend to anyone

I used to go a lot to the cinema. But I always end up sitting with people that just CANNOT shut up! It's just not worth it to go out of the cinema literally fuming with anger. So these days I much prefer watching DVDs in the relative safety of my livingroom. ^^

Strangely where I live it would that it's generally old people that lack cinema manners. Maybe it's because they go to the cinemas when drunk? I usually wait a bit and give people a bit of a chance before telling them of. I tend to be too nice. Thankfully I often go with a friend whom has a hot temper. He usually tells them of so harshly they almost look like crying by the end of it. x)

As for the credit card issue. You get get around fine without a credit card. Ironically one of the few places that I know of around here that don't take credit cards is an Asian supermarket and a sushi restaurant. :P Much prefer using my card since they risk of being pickpocketed or mugged(granted that's fairly uncommon... i think?).

Oh, and that conveyor belt car thing looks really cool!

Wow... that is like...the most beautiful movie theatre I've ever seen o_o. I would pay just to walk inside...without seeing a movie (not really into that stuff). So peaceful and relaxing. The food looks oh so yummy too :D. Parking structure is so damn advanced... nothing even comes close in the US here o_o.

wow.. that cinema is really some high class place~!

like the parking system too

Angels & Demons was just like DaVinci Code, I dont get the story! I was just staring at Tom Hanks saving the priests ^^; I am very very poor at religion thingy ^^;

The cinema is soooo quiet! Anyway I am the one who always kicks the chair infront so peopl eactually should irk at me but I didnt encounter anyone who did =X

Phui! What crap. Angels & Demons film and novel have totally different beginning and ending scene. Da Vinci Code is tolerable compare to A&D. I give 2/5 for A&D while 3/5 for DVC. But do watch the new Star Trek movie. I give 4.5/5.

As for the disturbing gits, I would relocate to another seat if the cinema were 2/3 empty like the cinema you were on. Otherwise, I would pull out my mini torchlite and shine at him and ask him to stop it.

d@@b

I hard they charge you arm and leg for movie at Japan.... like, half Disneyland ticket price, is that true?? was the movie dubbed, Danny??

I'm a mixed of Cinema and DVD (ripped/pirated) person.... back at Jakarta, going to movie was a tad bit more sporadic, basically whenever I hang out with friends, will be more frequent when i got a girlfriend, and whenever I'm feeling bored, or ultimately, when a good movie is coming out...

Now since moving to Singapore, I'm more picky on what to watch, due to the price of cinema, and the theater here are crap... Jakarta got the best cinema, compared to what I had seen at Singapore and US... ^^ Tho the theater pict you took was really awesome... it looks good and spacious... all the cinema at japan like that?? btw, I'm surprised you're allowed to take pict inside Cinema... >.<

I didn't get to see Angels & Demons, but I did see Star Trek, that movie is awesome

i just loved the design of the theater...have those futuristic looks, especially the hallway...Pheew what a nice design...

Star Trek was nine levels of awesome! You should definitely see it in the theatre because there are some really neat scenes with the enterprise epic-ly gliding through space.
I remember when I was in Japan I had to pay like $80 (American dollars) in convenience fees to my bank back home in order to take money out at the ATM. I couldn't find hardly any places that accepted my Visa Credit card! This seemed weird to me at the time because even in the middle of nowhere in New England cards can be used for everything.

Great pics, as usual, Danny. Car parking devices in Japan are amazing. I wonder what it cost to park your car at Rippongi Hills?

Is it always usual to write so much more in the English blog than in the Japanese one?

Car parks in Japan looked awesome and is way way far advanced than many other countries. Japan never fails to amaze us on how they are willing to spend the time and $$ to construct such techonolgical wonders.

Hmm, stange indeed to see the street of Roppongi so quiet as u mentioned on a Friday evening. Here, seats are already filling up even before Friday evening whenever there's a new show in town.

star trek is awesome..
i always go to cinema, i love watch movie on a big screen..
i often go watching cinema alone..
my friends always want to save some money..
at last they always download the movie..

one of the must seen in japan if i go there..
the car park..
hahahahahahahaha..

I heard that movie tickets in Japan are quite expensive cost a finger or so... Japanese work on saturday i guess thats or do they ? Not really a fan of of the 1st adn the second movie prefer the book.. Luv WK office though simmple but very detailed

Many good movies will come out this summer ^_^

I do kinda wanna see it, but I just recently saw Star Trek. That totally blew me away. I don't know if I'll see another good movie like that for a while.

Whenever I'm in the theatre, I always seem to draw folks of the previously mentoned kicking-chair variety. And when I saw Star Trek (which is brilliant, by the way! go see it!), I was sitting near a couple of talkers! They chatted amongst themselves throughout the entire movie! Captain Obvious and Lady Redundant, I called them, because they'd always go on about whatever just happened. Should have told 'em to can it, but alas, I'm too shy and nonconfrontational! ^^; Dunno what to say! (the worst bit is that it was an older man and woman, too. Teenagers doing that I can see, maybe, but they should know better by now!)

I enjoyed Angels & Demons, but found I greatly preferred the book. The movie lacks character and doesn't really generate pathos like the book did, methinks. My favourite character actually wound up being the bad guy, but their movie incarnation seemed to lack the novel's charisma and such ^^; Ah, and so many cool scenes were cut, how disappointing! At least we got an extra explosion...

I've never really been a fan of movie theaters. i'd rather wait till the movie comes out on DVD so i can order it off of netflix and only have to leave my house to go get the DVD out of the mail box lol.

Living here in Bangkok I think the Paragon Cinema is by far the best. When I say the best, I mean the best in Thailand. You do have to stand for the Honoring of the King song they play before every movie followed by 30 min of commercials, followed by a lot of teens who talk through the whole movie even on their phones. I like to get a big bucket of popcorn so I have plenty of "ammo" which can be used to remind people to please be quiet. LOL you should have hit the necklace jangler btw the eyes with some of your caramel popcorn :D

Sharing my account with my wife???!!!
I'm not that stupid to do something like that, I would be broke in a rush ^^ . Really, she's a shopping killer @_@.

And did you live in Seattle?... that's cool, I like a lot that city (never been there though) but, if we talk about using just a credit card as a payment everywhere is something imposible here, the cash is still need it.

I try to see the big action movies on the big screen! Angels and Demons is a moive I want to see on the big screen!
I must add though that I wish we can park our cars like you do in America!

Angels and demons just came out over here...but what i thought was awesome was the parking. That's something I've always wanted to see for myself!!

Caribbean Cinemas as an example in my POV:
Aguadilla Mall, Aguadilla, PR: Opened in Mid 1995, consists of 6 small rooms, game room at the second floor

Western Plaza, Mayaguez, PR: Opened in late 1999 as well as the Western Plaza itself, consists of 12 rooms, 4 are the biggest ones, the rest, just small. Subway established a modern franchise by utilising the Horizontal marketing system

The first cinema i visited was the defunct Aguadilla Twins, from 1995-97. Only consisted of 2 tiny rooms, ubicated in the Aguadilla Shopping Centre, where it's in front of Plaza Ferram

The case of in-mall cinemas: 2 of the theatres i've seen were in-mall. First it was inside the Mayaguez Town Centre, the ticket office was outside the theatre, a rectangular-shaped snack bar, with stairs leading up to those 6 small rooms. So did Caribbean Cinemas in Plaza Guayama, which it's been there since it's opening in 1993.

It's fierce rival: CineVista, was competing against Caribbean Cinemas since the 80's, but couldn't outpace Caribbean Cinemas, and in the end, it declared bankrupt and was liquidated at the same time. As evident by the abandoned theatre in Mayaguez Mall that was meant to be functional since it's opening in 1999, and of the renaming of CineVista of Mayaguez Town Centre to "El Cine"

Hey, I just notice... Is this the same cinema featured in Hana Yori Dango 1st season??? the one when Nishikadou help Yuki have her revenge on her ex-girlfriend???

really liked da vinci code so this is gonna be good,i rly like movies that make u think

hoped u liked it

I12+I13

looks like a nice place to go wacth a movie i l have to go their when i go visit japan,
the movie itself i saw it it was pretty pridictable but still it was good movie.

I'm completely jealous of you going to the WK offices, I love their work!

On the movie, I really enjoyed it but I didn't read the book before hand which is probably for the best.

4 Things:

1) I seriously need some of those parkings over here... It would be much faster to come and go, and less pissed-off girlfriend asking me why did I parked so far...

2) Those cinemas looks nice, but I hear they are quite expensive, 'bout 2000 yen per person, right? hm, I only pay 'bout 500 yen over here... but, I'm broke, so, not too cool...

3) LOL at the baby signs on the bathroom... since I can't read either kanji, hiragana, or katakana yet, my favorite theory of what the whole sign says is: Don't miss watching the baby falling to the floor. =D

4) Awesome pictures, I'm trying to get some money to buy a nice camera... do you recomend any in particular for shaky hands people like me? =D

I've worked at the Wieden&Kennedy office in Amsterdam, near the entrance there is a huge 5 meter high wall with employee pictures as well; except nobody is naked on them there :-)
Oh well, sure sets Japan away from the rest (again) haha

can't stand ppl kicking/nudging the chair from behind. i'll tell them to stop. only once. cos i realise it's a habit that they persist and u end up having to remind them every 15 mins. so nowadays i just swoop my hand behind my chair REAL HARD and knock away whatever's nudging me. works like a charm