Travel Japan: Akihabara

Tokyo (Akihabara)

Today is an OTAKU day as we headed down to the place where all anime and electronics are happening - AKIHABARA. I was very excited to come here as there were a few things I had in mind to buy from this place and I was really hoping to be able to get them since I was able to come all the way here.

So first up, we headed to the streets of Akiba and we entered the very first big stop which was Yodobashio departmental store. This place is full of electronics and the best part is that they even have a level for anime, CD's, posters, books, manga, figurines and hobbies right up to 8 stories if i'm not wrong?

Cool Stuffs

But one of the most fun things were to get a chance to watch the latest 3D TV that they were promoting. So I got into line and tried out the effects of the technology. By the way, the ambassador is Mr handsome from "Zettai Kareshi"!

Back to the TV, I found it to something really new and interesting, but the bad point of it would be that you would have to wear those 3D glasses to enjoy the effect. For one, I already am a person who dislikes to put things on my face, especially glasses as it always hurts my nose, so.. well, I guess I am not determined enough, or persuaded enough to want to put on those glasses and watch that TV in my home. However, the effects are great, do not think otherwise. I'm just a lazy person. =X.

So next, we moved on to the streets where shopping is the best! On our way, we passed by so many delightful places which were so colourful and filled with game stuff and the funniest electronics! Here were some of them we passed by... There are just so many things in the small stops all cluttered around.

However, while exploring the area, I saw something familiar to Singaporeans, and that would be Mr Gorilla from GO GO Curry! I don't know if you guys remember that issue I wrote about this restaurant we tried in Ion. But HOHO, there rally was GO GO Curry there, and people were really lining up to try it. I didn't go in cause I was super full from breakfast, but well, I should be of standard or better!

There was also Club Sega which had loads of arcade games and stuffs like that. People were also lining up to have a go at the game which starred the Vocaliod, Miku.

After walking for such a long time in the cold weather, we then decided to try another craze in town, which were the maid cafes! Seriously, there were alot to choose from and we decided to go and try this cafe which was previously visited by the Backstreet Boys for their Promo Video. =)

The whole experience was relatively new, but I felt that the inability to really converse smoothly in Japanese kind of hindered the whole experience. But nevertheless, maid magic was MOE MOE KYUN~! This cafe was special and they also allowed guests to make their own recordings for anime covers. Quite cool! The Victorian setup was also sweet and simple. Couldn't take photo's in there (common knowledge), but if I had the opportunity, I would gladly go try more cafe's the next time! There are tons!

Other Cafes & Moe Stuffs

But if you are into more manly setups, you guys could also go try out the Gundam Cafe! Didn't have the time to visit, but it was awesome with zen settings and a zillion figurines to look at! Besides that, it was in good time that we were able to go check out a Gundam event that was being held in Akiba.

Today, was quite a fulfilling day and I got a few things that I needed to get! Even my bro got so happy with his Vocaloid loots and Neko MiMi Headphones (On Miku)! I'm sure that since even I can get stuff in Akiba, every guy would be able to find something there too.. Go Akiba!~

Look forward to the next post on Shibuya and Harajuku.. Here comes the girls!