There is an old saying, When in Rome, and being in Japan that meant buying a cheap umbrella which will be lost/thrown away because it’s raining heavily. Thus for a second trip to Japan I’m down by 500 yen (~£2.50) but am some what dryer. Continue reading →

We knew our hotel was near Akihabara (or Akiba to the locals), but we did not realise just how close. Post breakfast we set off. 5 minutes kater we’re in the heart of Akiba looking at electrical components, laptops, collectable figures, manga, the whole otaku 9 yards. Being a fan of both Genshiken while at the same time becoming more like Fred Galagher’s character, Piro in Megatokyo (though I deny it) it meant I had to carry on my education of Pak in the ways of manga/anime. Needless to say I did follow the old rule of When in Rome resulting in me buying a Lucky Star box set of unknown contents. Only on arriving back at the hotel did I find it was a pencil case with contents (bakah). I also picked up a copy of the last issue of Genshiken, almost as a tribue to the satire it so accurately portayed (I’m not sure if the Wiki article mentions it, but a lot of the stories were based on the author’s own experiences while going through university). Continue reading →

Hm does the day count start from when you land or the first full day (in which case it would be day 2).

My main musing is over the breakfast. I like Japanese breakfasts, but I’ve been dissapointed so far with the ones at this hotel. Don’t get me wrong, this hotel is better from here I stayed last time (Hotel Vantage Shinuku) though not as well placed for late night drinking, but breakfast it could be better.

Anyhow after a late start caused by bad Internet connections last night (causing very slow uploads) we’re about to hit Akihabara. Gadget shopping time 🙂 – oh and also time to find a Cosplay Cafe 😀

Forgot to say where my photos are for those who do not have the link. You will find them on Webshots under Tokyo 2008.