28.09.2009 · by Patrick W. Galbraith
Nippombashi pictures
Just some pics of the guys from Macross World and local Japanese otaku that showed me around Nippombashi last week. Thanks again Howard, Rob, Takumi and Shacho!
By the way, I think Rob may be the only guy who can claim to be banned from K-Books. Check it out here.
09.07.2009 · by Patrick W. Galbraith
CafeDoll Tokyo becomes Doll Tokyo AV Actress Cafe
The maid cafe was replaced by something akin to a hostess bar. Sexy chicks who appear in Japanese porn are available for chat and drinks. The price is mighty high, too. (Click second image to see.) I know that the maid cafe market is saturated while sex always sells, but I can't help but feel discouraged by this sign of the times. Is AV really what Akiba needs more of? It makes it all the more bitter that CafeDoll Tokyo was a favorite of Lani Lee, who was with Otaku2 last year. Her review is here. I also saw that one of my favorite spots, the venerable Cafe Corona in the Radio Center, has finally closed. ortz
26.04.2009 · by Patrick W. Galbraith
Lupin makes a stop in Tokyo!
The Lupin Station, 10 minutes from Suidobashi Station on the Sobu Line, opened for business yesterday. There are some really great character goods inside, and atomosphere to spare (Lupin leaning on the piano!). If the intrepid explorer has the time, trek on down to Tokyo Dome City to the new Lupin attraction. For a mere 800 yen you can snoop through Lupin's lair on a mission for Inspector Zennigata.
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10.03.2009 · by Patrick W. Galbraith
Hatsune Miku Town!?
I was passing through a dirty little patch north of Yokohama when I happened to see this sign: Hatsune-cho. Perhaps this be the mythical town of Hatsune Miku...?
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