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I so want to go there ^_^ but I would need to go with someone that already had experience there and take me to the best shops of both Gundams and Figures.

I so want to go there ^_^ but I would need to go with someone that already had experience there and take me to the best shops of both Gundams and Figures.

I so want to go there ^_^ but I would need to go with someone that already had experience there and take me to the best shops of both Gundams and Figures.

I so want to go there ^_^ but I would need to go with someone that already had experience there and take me to the best shops of both Gundams and Figures.

I love it when you do photo reports like this, still holding onto that shred of hope that'll be able to go japan and visit akihabara. My life getting in the way unfortunately, anyways is there more gundam shops or figures or both? ^^;

I love it when you do photo reports like this, still holding onto that shred of hope that'll be able to go japan and visit akihabara. My life getting in the way unfortunately, anyways is there more gundam shops or figures or both? ^^;

I love it when you do photo reports like this, still holding onto that shred of hope that'll be able to go japan and visit akihabara. My life getting in the way unfortunately, anyways is there more gundam shops or figures or both? ^^;

I love it when you do photo reports like this, still holding onto that shred of hope that'll be able to go japan and visit akihabara. My life getting in the way unfortunately, anyways is there more gundam shops or figures or both? ^^;

Seeing pictures of Akihabara is bittersweet since I've never been there. Maybe if I save some money instead of wasting it all on anime, figures, and games I'll take that trip to Japan..

..and spend it on anime, figures, and games in Akihabara! haha!

Seeing pictures of Akihabara is bittersweet since I've never been there. Maybe if I save some money instead of wasting it all on anime, figures, and games I'll take that trip to Japan..

..and spend it on anime, figures, and games in Akihabara! haha!

Seeing pictures of Akihabara is bittersweet since I've never been there. Maybe if I save some money instead of wasting it all on anime, figures, and games I'll take that trip to Japan..

..and spend it on anime, figures, and games in Akihabara! haha!

Seeing pictures of Akihabara is bittersweet since I've never been there. Maybe if I save some money instead of wasting it all on anime, figures, and games I'll take that trip to Japan..

..and spend it on anime, figures, and games in Akihabara! haha!

I just love Akihabara :) I've been twice in Tokyo and been in Akiba several times during those 2 visits.
Akihabara station is also the only (?) station that has anime/eroge advertising on the train platforms. It's lovely to walk out of the station seeing all the maids and you feel right at home ;p But it can be very crowded during the day. Last time I went in the evening around 20h when all the (important) shops are still open and it's much less crowded.
It's unfortunate that when you are on vacation in Japan, it's not easy to buy figures as the boxes can be pretty big and don't fit in your luggage... So I'm limited to manga, music & merchandise. (I still don't understand Japanese enough to buy the dvds)
Anyway, I love Akihabara ;) (and my fav shops are Gamers & Animate ;p)

I just love Akihabara :) I've been twice in Tokyo and been in Akiba several times during those 2 visits.
Akihabara station is also the only (?) station that has anime/eroge advertising on the train platforms. It's lovely to walk out of the station seeing all the maids and you feel right at home ;p But it can be very crowded during the day. Last time I went in the evening around 20h when all the (important) shops are still open and it's much less crowded.
It's unfortunate that when you are on vacation in Japan, it's not easy to buy figures as the boxes can be pretty big and don't fit in your luggage... So I'm limited to manga, music & merchandise. (I still don't understand Japanese enough to buy the dvds)
Anyway, I love Akihabara ;) (and my fav shops are Gamers & Animate ;p)

I just love Akihabara :) I've been twice in Tokyo and been in Akiba several times during those 2 visits.
Akihabara station is also the only (?) station that has anime/eroge advertising on the train platforms. It's lovely to walk out of the station seeing all the maids and you feel right at home ;p But it can be very crowded during the day. Last time I went in the evening around 20h when all the (important) shops are still open and it's much less crowded.
It's unfortunate that when you are on vacation in Japan, it's not easy to buy figures as the boxes can be pretty big and don't fit in your luggage... So I'm limited to manga, music & merchandise. (I still don't understand Japanese enough to buy the dvds)
Anyway, I love Akihabara ;) (and my fav shops are Gamers & Animate ;p)

I just love Akihabara :) I've been twice in Tokyo and been in Akiba several times during those 2 visits.
Akihabara station is also the only (?) station that has anime/eroge advertising on the train platforms. It's lovely to walk out of the station seeing all the maids and you feel right at home ;p But it can be very crowded during the day. Last time I went in the evening around 20h when all the (important) shops are still open and it's much less crowded.
It's unfortunate that when you are on vacation in Japan, it's not easy to buy figures as the boxes can be pretty big and don't fit in your luggage... So I'm limited to manga, music & merchandise. (I still don't understand Japanese enough to buy the dvds)
Anyway, I love Akihabara ;) (and my fav shops are Gamers & Animate ;p)

Subaruhess,
Its a fair share of both.

Subaruhess,
Its a fair share of both.

Subaruhess,
Its a fair share of both.

Subaruhess,
Its a fair share of both.

I so want to go to otaku heaven. Hopefully this summer before I start school again....o boy I am going to spend hundreds while I'm there lol. Probably on figures and magazines, maybe some ero on the side lol.

I so want to go to otaku heaven. Hopefully this summer before I start school again....o boy I am going to spend hundreds while I'm there lol. Probably on figures and magazines, maybe some ero on the side lol.

I so want to go to otaku heaven. Hopefully this summer before I start school again....o boy I am going to spend hundreds while I'm there lol. Probably on figures and magazines, maybe some ero on the side lol.

I so want to go to otaku heaven. Hopefully this summer before I start school again....o boy I am going to spend hundreds while I'm there lol. Probably on figures and magazines, maybe some ero on the side lol.

So how are the kebabs? And that teaser is almost cruel and unusual punishment (;_;)

People will buy anything. DVDs of accident victims!? Too much for me

So how are the kebabs? And that teaser is almost cruel and unusual punishment (;_;)

People will buy anything. DVDs of accident victims!? Too much for me

So how are the kebabs? And that teaser is almost cruel and unusual punishment (;_;)

People will buy anything. DVDs of accident victims!? Too much for me

So how are the kebabs? And that teaser is almost cruel and unusual punishment (;_;)

People will buy anything. DVDs of accident victims!? Too much for me

I was planning on going to Akihabara next summer for a few days...but there's just so much to see, do, and yes...buy!!

I don't think I need to be with my parents for both Thanksgiving and Christmas...must save more vacation days.

I was planning on going to Akihabara next summer for a few days...but there's just so much to see, do, and yes...buy!!

I don't think I need to be with my parents for both Thanksgiving and Christmas...must save more vacation days.

I was planning on going to Akihabara next summer for a few days...but there's just so much to see, do, and yes...buy!!

I don't think I need to be with my parents for both Thanksgiving and Christmas...must save more vacation days.

I was planning on going to Akihabara next summer for a few days...but there's just so much to see, do, and yes...buy!!

I don't think I need to be with my parents for both Thanksgiving and Christmas...must save more vacation days.

I do have to visit that holy place when I make a trip down.

Never been to Akiba so I have no idea how much cash to bring ^^; Only know that alot of money is needed

I do have to visit that holy place when I make a trip down.

Never been to Akiba so I have no idea how much cash to bring ^^; Only know that alot of money is needed

I do have to visit that holy place when I make a trip down.

Never been to Akiba so I have no idea how much cash to bring ^^; Only know that alot of money is needed

I do have to visit that holy place when I make a trip down.

Never been to Akiba so I have no idea how much cash to bring ^^; Only know that alot of money is needed

Trusty bell!!! (prays hard to convince bandai for ps3 release)
yea, it is certainly a otaku haven. I would most definitely want to go. However once I done with all of my examination which also includes the professional ones (つω；)
It sure is hard to determine the expenditure there for now. Need to start saving to head there ^^;

Trusty bell!!! (prays hard to convince bandai for ps3 release)
yea, it is certainly a otaku haven. I would most definitely want to go. However once I done with all of my examination which also includes the professional ones (つω；)
It sure is hard to determine the expenditure there for now. Need to start saving to head there ^^;

Trusty bell!!! (prays hard to convince bandai for ps3 release)
yea, it is certainly a otaku haven. I would most definitely want to go. However once I done with all of my examination which also includes the professional ones (つω；)
It sure is hard to determine the expenditure there for now. Need to start saving to head there ^^;

Trusty bell!!! (prays hard to convince bandai for ps3 release)
yea, it is certainly a otaku haven. I would most definitely want to go. However once I done with all of my examination which also includes the professional ones (つω；)
It sure is hard to determine the expenditure there for now. Need to start saving to head there ^^;

bring cash. lots of cold hard cash if you are planning to buy things since the smaller shops that offer the good deals on goods dont take plastic...

bring cash. lots of cold hard cash if you are planning to buy things since the smaller shops that offer the good deals on goods dont take plastic...

bring cash. lots of cold hard cash if you are planning to buy things since the smaller shops that offer the good deals on goods dont take plastic...

bring cash. lots of cold hard cash if you are planning to buy things since the smaller shops that offer the good deals on goods dont take plastic...

Yup bring cold hard cash and work out before you go ^^. I would love to go there possiblly in the summer. I can waste my money i earn !

Yup bring cold hard cash and work out before you go ^^. I would love to go there possiblly in the summer. I can waste my money i earn !

Yup bring cold hard cash and work out before you go ^^. I would love to go there possiblly in the summer. I can waste my money i earn !

Yup bring cold hard cash and work out before you go ^^. I would love to go there possiblly in the summer. I can waste my money i earn !

sunday is the day i miss akihabara the most...is it 293 days left till i go? i lose count...

sunday is the day i miss akihabara the most...is it 293 days left till i go? i lose count...

sunday is the day i miss akihabara the most...is it 293 days left till i go? i lose count...

sunday is the day i miss akihabara the most...is it 293 days left till i go? i lose count...

;_;
I miss Akihabara...
I spent over $2000USD when I was last there >.<
Had to send stuff back via surface mail >.>
Hopefully I got more money when I go back :3

Lovely photos Danny~

;_;
I miss Akihabara...
I spent over $2000USD when I was last there >.<
Had to send stuff back via surface mail >.>
Hopefully I got more money when I go back :3

Lovely photos Danny~

;_;
I miss Akihabara...
I spent over $2000USD when I was last there >.<
Had to send stuff back via surface mail >.>
Hopefully I got more money when I go back :3

Lovely photos Danny~

;_;
I miss Akihabara...
I spent over $2000USD when I was last there >.<
Had to send stuff back via surface mail >.>
Hopefully I got more money when I go back :3

Lovely photos Danny~

I see boobies on the ero haruhi picture =X

I see boobies on the ero haruhi picture =X

I see boobies on the ero haruhi picture =X

I see boobies on the ero haruhi picture =X

If I ever get to Akihabara, I'd definitely must go to one of those idol events *drool* =P~~

If I ever get to Akihabara, I'd definitely must go to one of those idol events *drool* =P~~

If I ever get to Akihabara, I'd definitely must go to one of those idol events *drool* =P~~

If I ever get to Akihabara, I'd definitely must go to one of those idol events *drool* =P~~

Ah, Akihabara. Saving enough money so i can spend like a true otaku there :D

Ah, Akihabara. Saving enough money so i can spend like a true otaku there :D

Ah, Akihabara. Saving enough money so i can spend like a true otaku there :D

Ah, Akihabara. Saving enough money so i can spend like a true otaku there :D

I buy all my electronic needs online from ebay, amazon, etc. I'll probably just empty out my wallet on eroge when I go there.

WOW...cute girl in pink bikini...something to look forward to on Monday. WHEEE

How's figure.fm 2.0 coming along?

I buy all my electronic needs online from ebay, amazon, etc. I'll probably just empty out my wallet on eroge when I go there.

WOW...cute girl in pink bikini...something to look forward to on Monday. WHEEE

How's figure.fm 2.0 coming along?

I buy all my electronic needs online from ebay, amazon, etc. I'll probably just empty out my wallet on eroge when I go there.

WOW...cute girl in pink bikini...something to look forward to on Monday. WHEEE

How's figure.fm 2.0 coming along?

I buy all my electronic needs online from ebay, amazon, etc. I'll probably just empty out my wallet on eroge when I go there.

WOW...cute girl in pink bikini...something to look forward to on Monday. WHEEE

How's figure.fm 2.0 coming along?

need to make a pilgramage to Akihabara once before i die in this life!

need to make a pilgramage to Akihabara once before i die in this life!

need to make a pilgramage to Akihabara once before i die in this life!

need to make a pilgramage to Akihabara once before i die in this life!

I never knew Ishimaru had Idoru gravure albums and mooks. Always walked over to Shosen Book Tower to get my stuff...

I never knew Ishimaru had Idoru gravure albums and mooks. Always walked over to Shosen Book Tower to get my stuff...

I never knew Ishimaru had Idoru gravure albums and mooks. Always walked over to Shosen Book Tower to get my stuff...

I never knew Ishimaru had Idoru gravure albums and mooks. Always walked over to Shosen Book Tower to get my stuff...

ahh i remember all those store when i was there!!!
damn Gamerz forgot to put my cd i brought into the bag. didnt figure it out until i got back to the hotel and by tht time it was closed. (past 10pm or was it 11pm, one of those).
in the end they replace the missing cd but it took some time to explain things to them -.-

other from tht akiba was a pretty kool place. you can find boxed maid outfits for about only $50 USD.

i think i have a picture too of Sofmap wall full of posters. huge wall and loads of posters.

ahh i remember all those store when i was there!!!
damn Gamerz forgot to put my cd i brought into the bag. didnt figure it out until i got back to the hotel and by tht time it was closed. (past 10pm or was it 11pm, one of those).
in the end they replace the missing cd but it took some time to explain things to them -.-

other from tht akiba was a pretty kool place. you can find boxed maid outfits for about only $50 USD.

i think i have a picture too of Sofmap wall full of posters. huge wall and loads of posters.

ahh i remember all those store when i was there!!!
damn Gamerz forgot to put my cd i brought into the bag. didnt figure it out until i got back to the hotel and by tht time it was closed. (past 10pm or was it 11pm, one of those).
in the end they replace the missing cd but it took some time to explain things to them -.-

other from tht akiba was a pretty kool place. you can find boxed maid outfits for about only $50 USD.

i think i have a picture too of Sofmap wall full of posters. huge wall and loads of posters.

ahh i remember all those store when i was there!!!
damn Gamerz forgot to put my cd i brought into the bag. didnt figure it out until i got back to the hotel and by tht time it was closed. (past 10pm or was it 11pm, one of those).
in the end they replace the missing cd but it took some time to explain things to them -.-

other from tht akiba was a pretty kool place. you can find boxed maid outfits for about only $50 USD.

i think i have a picture too of Sofmap wall full of posters. huge wall and loads of posters.

This post has made me anticipate my trip to Japan 100 times more. The illegal immigrant thing, this was also shown in Akihabara@Deep hehe.I can't believe they would sell such profanities in our sacred land!

This post has made me anticipate my trip to Japan 100 times more. The illegal immigrant thing, this was also shown in Akihabara@Deep hehe.I can't believe they would sell such profanities in our sacred land!

This post has made me anticipate my trip to Japan 100 times more. The illegal immigrant thing, this was also shown in Akihabara@Deep hehe.I can't believe they would sell such profanities in our sacred land!

This post has made me anticipate my trip to Japan 100 times more. The illegal immigrant thing, this was also shown in Akihabara@Deep hehe.I can't believe they would sell such profanities in our sacred land!

The whole dead people thing is scary and it reminds me of an episode of Ghost in the Shell where this ex-army fellow was horribly mutilating people and recording it, the videos where being sold in Akiba but luckily it helped Section 9 catch the bad guy and arrest his ass.

The whole dead people thing is scary and it reminds me of an episode of Ghost in the Shell where this ex-army fellow was horribly mutilating people and recording it, the videos where being sold in Akiba but luckily it helped Section 9 catch the bad guy and arrest his ass.

The whole dead people thing is scary and it reminds me of an episode of Ghost in the Shell where this ex-army fellow was horribly mutilating people and recording it, the videos where being sold in Akiba but luckily it helped Section 9 catch the bad guy and arrest his ass.

The whole dead people thing is scary and it reminds me of an episode of Ghost in the Shell where this ex-army fellow was horribly mutilating people and recording it, the videos where being sold in Akiba but luckily it helped Section 9 catch the bad guy and arrest his ass.

I need to go there ;_;

I need to go there ;_;

I need to go there ;_;

I need to go there ;_;

I cant believe you missed out the 7 floor wonder-shop that is Lammtarra!

Nice to see good ol' Akiba again. Wish i were there :-(

DVDS of dead people? Eeeek!

Cant wait for tomorrow's oppai-fest!

I cant believe you missed out the 7 floor wonder-shop that is Lammtarra!

Nice to see good ol' Akiba again. Wish i were there :-(

DVDS of dead people? Eeeek!

Cant wait for tomorrow's oppai-fest!

I cant believe you missed out the 7 floor wonder-shop that is Lammtarra!

Nice to see good ol' Akiba again. Wish i were there :-(

DVDS of dead people? Eeeek!

Cant wait for tomorrow's oppai-fest!

I cant believe you missed out the 7 floor wonder-shop that is Lammtarra!

Nice to see good ol' Akiba again. Wish i were there :-(

DVDS of dead people? Eeeek!

Cant wait for tomorrow's oppai-fest!

"Akihabara. The place that all otaku need to visit at least once in their life time."

Yap. It's the holy land of otakuism, anime,manga, eroges, idols bla bla bla!!! MUST VISIT THERE!!

and good luck in bringing the internet down. I will surely visit it during 9.30 JST, which is around 10.30 in singapore...*plans to log on around 10 and keep f5-ing till the post appears!! loll,,,but might lag the server.. T.T

"Akihabara. The place that all otaku need to visit at least once in their life time."

Yap. It's the holy land of otakuism, anime,manga, eroges, idols bla bla bla!!! MUST VISIT THERE!!

and good luck in bringing the internet down. I will surely visit it during 9.30 JST, which is around 10.30 in singapore...*plans to log on around 10 and keep f5-ing till the post appears!! loll,,,but might lag the server.. T.T

"Akihabara. The place that all otaku need to visit at least once in their life time."

Yap. It's the holy land of otakuism, anime,manga, eroges, idols bla bla bla!!! MUST VISIT THERE!!

and good luck in bringing the internet down. I will surely visit it during 9.30 JST, which is around 10.30 in singapore...*plans to log on around 10 and keep f5-ing till the post appears!! loll,,,but might lag the server.. T.T

"Akihabara. The place that all otaku need to visit at least once in their life time."

Yap. It's the holy land of otakuism, anime,manga, eroges, idols bla bla bla!!! MUST VISIT THERE!!

and good luck in bringing the internet down. I will surely visit it during 9.30 JST, which is around 10.30 in singapore...*plans to log on around 10 and keep f5-ing till the post appears!! loll,,,but might lag the server.. T.T

Danny, i was just wondering - when you go to Akiba, does everyone recognise you? Do people in the shops give you freebies because you are the great otaking Danny Choo?
I wouldve thought you were a familiar face round those parts now...

@Perplexus - are you sure it was Akiba? Wasnt all of Tokyo destroyed and flooded in the GITS universe?

Danny, i was just wondering - when you go to Akiba, does everyone recognise you? Do people in the shops give you freebies because you are the great otaking Danny Choo?
I wouldve thought you were a familiar face round those parts now...

@Perplexus - are you sure it was Akiba? Wasnt all of Tokyo destroyed and flooded in the GITS universe?

Danny, i was just wondering - when you go to Akiba, does everyone recognise you? Do people in the shops give you freebies because you are the great otaking Danny Choo?
I wouldve thought you were a familiar face round those parts now...

@Perplexus - are you sure it was Akiba? Wasnt all of Tokyo destroyed and flooded in the GITS universe?

Danny, i was just wondering - when you go to Akiba, does everyone recognise you? Do people in the shops give you freebies because you are the great otaking Danny Choo?
I wouldve thought you were a familiar face round those parts now...

@Perplexus - are you sure it was Akiba? Wasnt all of Tokyo destroyed and flooded in the GITS universe?

Oooh the holy land O_O

I can't wait to go to Akiba when i go to Japan. However i am going to be going on the last day, because i know that if i go any sooner i will have no money left, and seeing as my brother and i have to survive on our money supplies, spending it all before the end of the holiday probably isnt wise.

As for money, i don't work in USD, but im taking about £500-£600 to last me 5 days ^_^ (cos ill spend 2 of my 7 days flying)

Oh i have a question, i hope you don't mind ^_^ I heard that Akiba is best on Sundays because they close the roads so there is alot more activity, however, the days that im going to Japan means i will be going on a week day (wednesday to be precise); so i was wondering, will there still be plenty of cosplayers handing out flyers etc? Because it would be really great to see them ^_^

Oooh the holy land O_O

I can't wait to go to Akiba when i go to Japan. However i am going to be going on the last day, because i know that if i go any sooner i will have no money left, and seeing as my brother and i have to survive on our money supplies, spending it all before the end of the holiday probably isnt wise.

As for money, i don't work in USD, but im taking about £500-£600 to last me 5 days ^_^ (cos ill spend 2 of my 7 days flying)

Oh i have a question, i hope you don't mind ^_^ I heard that Akiba is best on Sundays because they close the roads so there is alot more activity, however, the days that im going to Japan means i will be going on a week day (wednesday to be precise); so i was wondering, will there still be plenty of cosplayers handing out flyers etc? Because it would be really great to see them ^_^

Oooh the holy land O_O

I can't wait to go to Akiba when i go to Japan. However i am going to be going on the last day, because i know that if i go any sooner i will have no money left, and seeing as my brother and i have to survive on our money supplies, spending it all before the end of the holiday probably isnt wise.

As for money, i don't work in USD, but im taking about £500-£600 to last me 5 days ^_^ (cos ill spend 2 of my 7 days flying)

Oh i have a question, i hope you don't mind ^_^ I heard that Akiba is best on Sundays because they close the roads so there is alot more activity, however, the days that im going to Japan means i will be going on a week day (wednesday to be precise); so i was wondering, will there still be plenty of cosplayers handing out flyers etc? Because it would be really great to see them ^_^

Oooh the holy land O_O

I can't wait to go to Akiba when i go to Japan. However i am going to be going on the last day, because i know that if i go any sooner i will have no money left, and seeing as my brother and i have to survive on our money supplies, spending it all before the end of the holiday probably isnt wise.

As for money, i don't work in USD, but im taking about £500-£600 to last me 5 days ^_^ (cos ill spend 2 of my 7 days flying)

Oh i have a question, i hope you don't mind ^_^ I heard that Akiba is best on Sundays because they close the roads so there is alot more activity, however, the days that im going to Japan means i will be going on a week day (wednesday to be precise); so i was wondering, will there still be plenty of cosplayers handing out flyers etc? Because it would be really great to see them ^_^

Now that's the place that I want to go to if I ever get to go to Japan

Now that's the place that I want to go to if I ever get to go to Japan

Now that's the place that I want to go to if I ever get to go to Japan

Now that's the place that I want to go to if I ever get to go to Japan

Hehe, and it's easy to get there when you arrive in Tokyo (since you're most likely gonna arrive at Narita and then to Tokyo, then you might arrive at Ueno station) And if you arrived in the morning, then you're still too early to check in to your hotel, so you drop your baggage in a coin locker, and make a 15min walk (or take the Yamanote/Keihin-Tohoku line for 2 stops), and do a quick visit to Akihabara :p. At least, that's what I always do; but then I just do some looking around to see what's new and almost never do any buying. That's for the next days to do :)

But I think that next time, I'll buy some figures and put them in a box and mail them home ;p. I used to not buy any manga, because I can't read it, but now I'm buying under the pretense that it will help me learn japanese (mostly the ones that have furigana). It's a good start to learn to read hiragana fluently.

and my post is getting long... ;p

Hehe, and it's easy to get there when you arrive in Tokyo (since you're most likely gonna arrive at Narita and then to Tokyo, then you might arrive at Ueno station) And if you arrived in the morning, then you're still too early to check in to your hotel, so you drop your baggage in a coin locker, and make a 15min walk (or take the Yamanote/Keihin-Tohoku line for 2 stops), and do a quick visit to Akihabara :p. At least, that's what I always do; but then I just do some looking around to see what's new and almost never do any buying. That's for the next days to do :)

But I think that next time, I'll buy some figures and put them in a box and mail them home ;p. I used to not buy any manga, because I can't read it, but now I'm buying under the pretense that it will help me learn japanese (mostly the ones that have furigana). It's a good start to learn to read hiragana fluently.

and my post is getting long... ;p

Hehe, and it's easy to get there when you arrive in Tokyo (since you're most likely gonna arrive at Narita and then to Tokyo, then you might arrive at Ueno station) And if you arrived in the morning, then you're still too early to check in to your hotel, so you drop your baggage in a coin locker, and make a 15min walk (or take the Yamanote/Keihin-Tohoku line for 2 stops), and do a quick visit to Akihabara :p. At least, that's what I always do; but then I just do some looking around to see what's new and almost never do any buying. That's for the next days to do :)

But I think that next time, I'll buy some figures and put them in a box and mail them home ;p. I used to not buy any manga, because I can't read it, but now I'm buying under the pretense that it will help me learn japanese (mostly the ones that have furigana). It's a good start to learn to read hiragana fluently.

and my post is getting long... ;p

Hehe, and it's easy to get there when you arrive in Tokyo (since you're most likely gonna arrive at Narita and then to Tokyo, then you might arrive at Ueno station) And if you arrived in the morning, then you're still too early to check in to your hotel, so you drop your baggage in a coin locker, and make a 15min walk (or take the Yamanote/Keihin-Tohoku line for 2 stops), and do a quick visit to Akihabara :p. At least, that's what I always do; but then I just do some looking around to see what's new and almost never do any buying. That's for the next days to do :)

But I think that next time, I'll buy some figures and put them in a box and mail them home ;p. I used to not buy any manga, because I can't read it, but now I'm buying under the pretense that it will help me learn japanese (mostly the ones that have furigana). It's a good start to learn to read hiragana fluently.

and my post is getting long... ;p

I know that there are stores that only sell gunpla, but are there other stores that only sell a certain theme of merchandise, or like only one anime's stuff? That would be pretty cool to stumble upon a store that only sells stuff from your favorite anime....

I know that there are stores that only sell gunpla, but are there other stores that only sell a certain theme of merchandise, or like only one anime's stuff? That would be pretty cool to stumble upon a store that only sells stuff from your favorite anime....

I know that there are stores that only sell gunpla, but are there other stores that only sell a certain theme of merchandise, or like only one anime's stuff? That would be pretty cool to stumble upon a store that only sells stuff from your favorite anime....

I know that there are stores that only sell gunpla, but are there other stores that only sell a certain theme of merchandise, or like only one anime's stuff? That would be pretty cool to stumble upon a store that only sells stuff from your favorite anime....

Except for a whole floor of Gundam, there isn't any shop of just one anime that I know of. Not even for Evangelion, even though it would be possible to fill a whole shop with it.
Maybe Hello Kitty, but that's not really considered an anime.

Except for a whole floor of Gundam, there isn't any shop of just one anime that I know of. Not even for Evangelion, even though it would be possible to fill a whole shop with it.
Maybe Hello Kitty, but that's not really considered an anime.

Except for a whole floor of Gundam, there isn't any shop of just one anime that I know of. Not even for Evangelion, even though it would be possible to fill a whole shop with it.
Maybe Hello Kitty, but that's not really considered an anime.

Except for a whole floor of Gundam, there isn't any shop of just one anime that I know of. Not even for Evangelion, even though it would be possible to fill a whole shop with it.
Maybe Hello Kitty, but that's not really considered an anime.

Akihabara!!! I've dreamed of going to that place ever since I knew about it. You can bet that's the first place I'll be visiting the moment I get to drop by japan. ^^ Still waiting for that faithful day up to now. heheh

I see a lot of posters in the pics...I simply love posters. That's probably where most of my money will be going. ^^

Akihabara!!! I've dreamed of going to that place ever since I knew about it. You can bet that's the first place I'll be visiting the moment I get to drop by japan. ^^ Still waiting for that faithful day up to now. heheh

I see a lot of posters in the pics...I simply love posters. That's probably where most of my money will be going. ^^

Akihabara!!! I've dreamed of going to that place ever since I knew about it. You can bet that's the first place I'll be visiting the moment I get to drop by japan. ^^ Still waiting for that faithful day up to now. heheh

I see a lot of posters in the pics...I simply love posters. That's probably where most of my money will be going. ^^

Akihabara!!! I've dreamed of going to that place ever since I knew about it. You can bet that's the first place I'll be visiting the moment I get to drop by japan. ^^ Still waiting for that faithful day up to now. heheh

I see a lot of posters in the pics...I simply love posters. That's probably where most of my money will be going. ^^

I loves me some junior idols.

"The worst thing is that they also sell DVDs full of pictures of dead people - people who have been in accidents with half of their face torn off."

OH, JAPAN!

I loves me some junior idols.

"The worst thing is that they also sell DVDs full of pictures of dead people - people who have been in accidents with half of their face torn off."

OH, JAPAN!

I loves me some junior idols.

"The worst thing is that they also sell DVDs full of pictures of dead people - people who have been in accidents with half of their face torn off."

OH, JAPAN!

I loves me some junior idols.

"The worst thing is that they also sell DVDs full of pictures of dead people - people who have been in accidents with half of their face torn off."

OH, JAPAN!

Hm, I guess spending $100-$500 is the most realistic as the trip itself will already cost a bunch.

While surfing through the eroge section I had to think of the Genshiken crew and Sasahara's first visit to an otaku shop^^

Hm, I guess spending $100-$500 is the most realistic as the trip itself will already cost a bunch.

While surfing through the eroge section I had to think of the Genshiken crew and Sasahara's first visit to an otaku shop^^

Hm, I guess spending $100-$500 is the most realistic as the trip itself will already cost a bunch.

While surfing through the eroge section I had to think of the Genshiken crew and Sasahara's first visit to an otaku shop^^

Hm, I guess spending $100-$500 is the most realistic as the trip itself will already cost a bunch.

While surfing through the eroge section I had to think of the Genshiken crew and Sasahara's first visit to an otaku shop^^

Akihabara here i come ^^ i made plans alrdy to go... Hmm i got atleast 4,000 dollars usd to spend ^^, going with family to japan in a couple weeks ^^. Good thing i decided not to upgrade my computer!

Akihabara here i come ^^ i made plans alrdy to go... Hmm i got atleast 4,000 dollars usd to spend ^^, going with family to japan in a couple weeks ^^. Good thing i decided not to upgrade my computer!

Akihabara here i come ^^ i made plans alrdy to go... Hmm i got atleast 4,000 dollars usd to spend ^^, going with family to japan in a couple weeks ^^. Good thing i decided not to upgrade my computer!

Akihabara here i come ^^ i made plans alrdy to go... Hmm i got atleast 4,000 dollars usd to spend ^^, going with family to japan in a couple weeks ^^. Good thing i decided not to upgrade my computer!

n....e....e....d.... go..... to....nippon..... for....2nd....time... to.... aki....ha.....bara....

akihabara is truly dreamland of otaku

n....e....e....d.... go..... to....nippon..... for....2nd....time... to.... aki....ha.....bara....

akihabara is truly dreamland of otaku

n....e....e....d.... go..... to....nippon..... for....2nd....time... to.... aki....ha.....bara....

akihabara is truly dreamland of otaku

n....e....e....d.... go..... to....nippon..... for....2nd....time... to.... aki....ha.....bara....

akihabara is truly dreamland of otaku

4k bucks.... well, you better plan how to bring the stuff back

4k bucks.... well, you better plan how to bring the stuff back

4k bucks.... well, you better plan how to bring the stuff back

4k bucks.... well, you better plan how to bring the stuff back

Akiba and Den Den Town are places where anyone can spend loads of cash. It's just so easy to do. What really concerns me now is when my fiancee and I move back to Japan. Never do I have a problem with controlling excessive cash flow on a trip, but if I live near one of these place and I know I will... Ooh... ^o^

Photos look good Danny! Always enjoy seeing photos you take when out and about in Tokyo.

Akiba and Den Den Town are places where anyone can spend loads of cash. It's just so easy to do. What really concerns me now is when my fiancee and I move back to Japan. Never do I have a problem with controlling excessive cash flow on a trip, but if I live near one of these place and I know I will... Ooh... ^o^

Photos look good Danny! Always enjoy seeing photos you take when out and about in Tokyo.

Akiba and Den Den Town are places where anyone can spend loads of cash. It's just so easy to do. What really concerns me now is when my fiancee and I move back to Japan. Never do I have a problem with controlling excessive cash flow on a trip, but if I live near one of these place and I know I will... Ooh... ^o^

Photos look good Danny! Always enjoy seeing photos you take when out and about in Tokyo.

Akiba and Den Den Town are places where anyone can spend loads of cash. It's just so easy to do. What really concerns me now is when my fiancee and I move back to Japan. Never do I have a problem with controlling excessive cash flow on a trip, but if I live near one of these place and I know I will... Ooh... ^o^

Photos look good Danny! Always enjoy seeing photos you take when out and about in Tokyo.

I would spend all my money in Akihabara ^_

I would spend all my money in Akihabara ^_

I would spend all my money in Akihabara ^_

I would spend all my money in Akihabara ^_

Arekusu,
Sunday is a nice day to go to see cosplayers but its very crowded.

Andy,
I do get people asking if I am Danny Choo ^^; I dont get freebies from shops.

Ken,
Figure.fm development is behind schedule due to Mirai.Inc taking on more work than expected.

Aya,
Thanks *^^*

Jonhohx,
293 days is a long time!

Sgt Beavis,
Prices for electronic goods are actually over priced. Your best bet is places like Bic Camera and Sakuraya in Shinjuku.

Leo,
Never tried them. Prefer a kebab while sitting down but that place is only a stall.

Arekusu,
Sunday is a nice day to go to see cosplayers but its very crowded.

Andy,
I do get people asking if I am Danny Choo ^^; I dont get freebies from shops.

Ken,
Figure.fm development is behind schedule due to Mirai.Inc taking on more work than expected.

Aya,
Thanks *^^*

Jonhohx,
293 days is a long time!

Sgt Beavis,
Prices for electronic goods are actually over priced. Your best bet is places like Bic Camera and Sakuraya in Shinjuku.

Leo,
Never tried them. Prefer a kebab while sitting down but that place is only a stall.

Arekusu,
Sunday is a nice day to go to see cosplayers but its very crowded.

Andy,
I do get people asking if I am Danny Choo ^^; I dont get freebies from shops.

Ken,
Figure.fm development is behind schedule due to Mirai.Inc taking on more work than expected.

Aya,
Thanks *^^*

Jonhohx,
293 days is a long time!

Sgt Beavis,
Prices for electronic goods are actually over priced. Your best bet is places like Bic Camera and Sakuraya in Shinjuku.

Leo,
Never tried them. Prefer a kebab while sitting down but that place is only a stall.

Arekusu,
Sunday is a nice day to go to see cosplayers but its very crowded.

Andy,
I do get people asking if I am Danny Choo ^^; I dont get freebies from shops.

Ken,
Figure.fm development is behind schedule due to Mirai.Inc taking on more work than expected.

Aya,
Thanks *^^*

Jonhohx,
293 days is a long time!

Sgt Beavis,
Prices for electronic goods are actually over priced. Your best bet is places like Bic Camera and Sakuraya in Shinjuku.

Leo,
Never tried them. Prefer a kebab while sitting down but that place is only a stall.

omg ... after seeing the pictures ..
akihabara is so cool and full the stuff
that all otakus including me like !!

hehe . is the IDOL magazines legal to
all people ?? including

omg ... after seeing the pictures ..
akihabara is so cool and full the stuff
that all otakus including me like !!

hehe . is the IDOL magazines legal to
all people ?? including

omg ... after seeing the pictures ..
akihabara is so cool and full the stuff
that all otakus including me like !!

hehe . is the IDOL magazines legal to
all people ?? including

omg ... after seeing the pictures ..
akihabara is so cool and full the stuff
that all otakus including me like !!

hehe . is the IDOL magazines legal to
all people ?? including

Japan sure seems clean to me. Look at Akiba. So many people, yet places are generally quite clean.

Japan sure seems clean to me. Look at Akiba. So many people, yet places are generally quite clean.

Japan sure seems clean to me. Look at Akiba. So many people, yet places are generally quite clean.

Japan sure seems clean to me. Look at Akiba. So many people, yet places are generally quite clean.

I would like to visit akihabara at least once. It just means i better get rich to fly to japan

I would like to visit akihabara at least once. It just means i better get rich to fly to japan

I would like to visit akihabara at least once. It just means i better get rich to fly to japan

I would like to visit akihabara at least once. It just means i better get rich to fly to japan

Great coverage as usual.

Lots to visit, do, spend and weird things to look at and to avoid too.

The DVD of dead people... I can't understand how some can get any pleasure in it.

Humanity can be strange. Another confirmation!

Great coverage as usual.

Lots to visit, do, spend and weird things to look at and to avoid too.

The DVD of dead people... I can't understand how some can get any pleasure in it.

Humanity can be strange. Another confirmation!

Great coverage as usual.

Lots to visit, do, spend and weird things to look at and to avoid too.

The DVD of dead people... I can't understand how some can get any pleasure in it.

Humanity can be strange. Another confirmation!

Great coverage as usual.

Lots to visit, do, spend and weird things to look at and to avoid too.

The DVD of dead people... I can't understand how some can get any pleasure in it.

Humanity can be strange. Another confirmation!

Akiba, the land of milk and honey for us otakus ^^

i got envious at my friend who went to Japan for a vacation and went to akiba but i told myself i'll soon and eventually visit akiba in the near future ^^

shopping for otaku items like anime, game, manga and of course idol merchandises XDDD

what are the other districts where we can cosplayers besides akiba?

Akiba, the land of milk and honey for us otakus ^^

i got envious at my friend who went to Japan for a vacation and went to akiba but i told myself i'll soon and eventually visit akiba in the near future ^^

shopping for otaku items like anime, game, manga and of course idol merchandises XDDD

what are the other districts where we can cosplayers besides akiba?

Akiba, the land of milk and honey for us otakus ^^

i got envious at my friend who went to Japan for a vacation and went to akiba but i told myself i'll soon and eventually visit akiba in the near future ^^

shopping for otaku items like anime, game, manga and of course idol merchandises XDDD

what are the other districts where we can cosplayers besides akiba?

Akiba, the land of milk and honey for us otakus ^^

i got envious at my friend who went to Japan for a vacation and went to akiba but i told myself i'll soon and eventually visit akiba in the near future ^^

shopping for otaku items like anime, game, manga and of course idol merchandises XDDD

what are the other districts where we can cosplayers besides akiba?

One of my dream is coming to Akiba.
This place will be in first priority list if i go to Japan.
(Unfortunetly, i cannot speak Japanese TT_TT)

BTW, is Akiba always have cheaper price for anime stuff rather than other place in Tokyo?

One of my dream is coming to Akiba.
This place will be in first priority list if i go to Japan.
(Unfortunetly, i cannot speak Japanese TT_TT)

BTW, is Akiba always have cheaper price for anime stuff rather than other place in Tokyo?

One of my dream is coming to Akiba.
This place will be in first priority list if i go to Japan.
(Unfortunetly, i cannot speak Japanese TT_TT)

BTW, is Akiba always have cheaper price for anime stuff rather than other place in Tokyo?

One of my dream is coming to Akiba.
This place will be in first priority list if i go to Japan.
(Unfortunetly, i cannot speak Japanese TT_TT)

BTW, is Akiba always have cheaper price for anime stuff rather than other place in Tokyo?

Looks like one big money sink if you ask me. XD

Looks like one big money sink if you ask me. XD

Looks like one big money sink if you ask me. XD

Looks like one big money sink if you ask me. XD

Star Kebab was nice!
got one more at ameyoko ^o^

Star Kebab was nice!
got one more at ameyoko ^o^

Star Kebab was nice!
got one more at ameyoko ^o^

Star Kebab was nice!
got one more at ameyoko ^o^

i hope i can get there someday, AHHH AKIHABARA!! 4sure i'll take a lot of money 2 buy figures hehe & model kits

i hope i can get there someday, AHHH AKIHABARA!! 4sure i'll take a lot of money 2 buy figures hehe & model kits

i hope i can get there someday, AHHH AKIHABARA!! 4sure i'll take a lot of money 2 buy figures hehe & model kits

i hope i can get there someday, AHHH AKIHABARA!! 4sure i'll take a lot of money 2 buy figures hehe & model kits

i love akiba i swear ill be there a least 3 times to spend time money because being an otaku is now one of my priorities

At the picture of 'Poster for eroge Reconquista out next Friday.', what I really notice was...Lucky Star!
Didn't expect that next to an eroge poster.

Akihabara may be an otaku heaven, but in my opinion, it's also a money hell.
Wooh~ think of all the people who spent their hard-earned money there, I think robbing a shop there is not much difference than a bank.

I would really like to visit Japan atleast once in my life... And the first place I'll go to is probably Akihabara! Good luck to you guys who are also trying to get to Japan!

Danny Thanks for this post, I love the virtual visit thing cuz I'm at the other side of the world. Please more and about figures will be great.

iwill buy more then 4k ca

Don't think I'll ever make it to Japan, much less Akihabara, so I always appreciate pictures like this.

I do wonder though...I spotted an Eternal Sonata poster, about the 13th photo down, outside Sofmap, and I'd like to know how they got "Eternal Sonata" out of..."Trusty Bell?" What does that even mean?

Call me crazy but i love the bunch of random crap that they sell! Except for the dead people..

I love going to Akihabara, it's like the place where geeks and nerds like me can fit in!

Ridiculous amounts of money are required. xD Don't make the same mistake I did and take a measily 25,000 yen with you xD It may seem like a lot but you could easily spend it in 10 minutes in a place like Akiba. Especially with Gamers at right in your face when you exit the station xD

Been to Japan many times and Akehabara is a must for me. Almost everytime, I spend too much money there. Just on the one trip last year, I spend a little over US$500 in less then 3 hours there. Anyway, love the place and yes, been to that Kebab stand many times!

I wonder, is there a place for people who love j-rock to hang out? (J-rock otaku?) I know of Shinjuku Bridge, but I'm not sure if that's music lovers or just people who like the fashion.

Man, I'd love to visit Japan to visit Akihabara. I'd love to go anyway. I just don't have a job and saving money is really hard when you find Gurren Lagann figurines. =(

This place looks like paradiseee... I can`t die in peace until go thereee...

Seeing as I live about half way across the world from Japan, the next time I'm in Akiba I'll probably be spending a lot ^_^

OMG!! I'm gunna be there next week! >.<

I hear its a dream come true for Otaku and being a collector and gadget guru I cannot wait! Thanks for a little insight on this place Danny, much obliged!

Ah, good old Akihabara. It wasn't as sunny when I saw it though! I'd buy more, if only I could carry it all with me. What you really need is somewhere you can go back to that will look after your shopping, and then deliver it to you at home... though they might baulk at delivering the stuff a few thousand miles away!

i don't like eroge, but i love akiba mood, i was in a hotel in akiba, that's an incredible comfortable place to sleep. WWake up and in 5 minutes u are in chuo dori to see manga and figure

I was wondering... if I take anything electric to Japan, will it work there with their power system? I live in the US.

Also, are the Japanese PC parts compatible with US stuff? I mean, as far as power or connections go... obviously there are individual compatability problems with each motherboard, etc.

Id really like to know. Thanks to anyone who answers, and thanks to Danny for the great informative and interesting posts!

"Akihabara next time?"

I can't have a next time until I have a first time!! I have to visit Akihabara one day ... anyone who visits this site regularly must :P

*nose bleed* too much ero-ero XD

nyiaaaaaa

I want to go to Akihabaraaaa!!!

hahaha wow Akiba sure looks totally different during the daytime ! When i was in Tokyo I almost went in the evening hours (and stopping at the arcade's before heading back to the hotel with the last train in Ueno :P ) and it just looks completly different at night then on those pics :) Like the " in your face" neon hahaha

just marvelous!!!!

Looks like Heaven descended unto earth into the form me and thousands of others LOVE: ANIME & MORE!!! haha I wanna go here. Its on my "To-Visist" list whenever I go to Japan =3

whenever i go to japan akiba is the first place on my "to go to" list and i would probably spend a whole day there browsing for the eroge or buying some figures or PC parts.

I will SO go there someday! x3

Mecca for Otaku. Make the pilgrimage!