Comics and blog by Evangeline Neo, Singapore comic artist.
Day 6: Otaku Special at Akihabara, Odaiba and bonus: Nakano Broadway
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Akihabara
Well actually we went to Tsukiji for early sushi lunch first but I won't blog about it since I already covered the topic in my Tsukiji article last year. Do note that they will be moving out of Tsukiji in early 2016 to allow redevelopment for Olympics 2020.
I believe this was the longest time I spent in Akihabara because my friend spent so much time looking at all the new and vintage toys...
His favourite must be Mandarake that sells pre-owned comics, books, toys, games, anime, etc. They also exhibit many vintage toys that were not for sale. Do check out a more detailed guide at http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3003.html
Ok... so we spent like a freakin 5 hours there... =_______=
So to all female companions, just wear flat shoes and bring something to kill time.
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It was rather impressive because they coordinated the projected animation with the lights, sound and smoke from the statue. It was really cool, I definitely recommend everyone to watch the show at night.
Bonus feature: Nakano Broadway
We actually visited Nakano Broadway another night but I decided to insert this to complete my "Otaku Special" feature. This place can be found right outside Nakano station and has many shops that sells pre-owned toys, comic books and games!
As usual... the guys spent a LOOOONNNNGGGGG time but luckily the place was not as big as Akihabara and it was faster and easier to move around. Needless to say, I went off to shop on my own before gathering for dinner.
We chose a place that specialized in selling skewered pork because they had an authentic and cosy atmosphere where we could order some drinks to chill out.
Cold cucumbers and plum sauce... hmm... "unique taste" (means not good)
Mixture of beans as starters, very nutritious!
We also ordered cabbage...but what a heap!!! It was very fresh, crisp and sweet so we finished it in no time :)
They also served some chicken skewers too. Yummy~~~
They had an amazing selection of Japanese sake and shochu :D
My friend ordered this apricot sake and it was SOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!!
So much so that I exchanged my drink with him... hee hee...
Day 7 will be to a festival!
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P.S. If you are from a tour agency, airline or interested to promote Japanese tourism, please feel free to contact me to explore future collaborations!
As a matter of fact...if we would to visit Akihabara together you would also spend 5 freaking hours or more hahaha...And a couple of them inside an aracde :P
I finally got myself a smartphone and got you in instagram! yayy...
I always get mesmerized when I stand and watch the building is Akihabara with all the signs and shops...Otaku heaven...I don't concider myself an Otaku and felt unconfortable many times while visiting because the real otakus are kind of creepy but still the flashy signs and the arcades really atract me like a fly to a purple light
Hey Creepo! I think I got you on Instagram too! :PPP Welcome to the new age where you might become zombified humans looking at your smartphone while walking on the streets! :P
Well there are lots of colourful signs in Shinjuku and Shibuya too, why Akihabara? :P Kelvin also realised the immense gap between a Singapore otaku VS Japanese otaku after he went to Japan for work. But he is still happy to be called otaku.
Because my photo of the markers received so many shares, I realised that many artists are interested about the markers and perhaps want to know where to buy them from. Hence I wrote this guide for artists to shop in COPIC heaven aka Tokyo. ★ UPDATE NOV 2017: Please refer to my new article for latest updates on COPIC marker shopping! >>> Ultimate Guide to Copic marker shopping in Tokyo, Japan
This post has nothing to do with Japan, except that I have the tendency to fall sick during long Japanese holidays like year end and golden week. So with weak Japanese medicine not working, and even with kiwis and lemon honey drink all failing, I resorted to my friend's advice: coke and ginger . It sounded unusual so I googled and found the recipe. Amazingly, many people swear that it works wonder to cure their coughs and sore throats, so I decided to try out of desperation because I had already been coughing for four days and four nights. Preparation: Put a can of coke (around 350ml) and sliced ginger into a pot and bring to boil, simmer for 10 mins. You can either add lemon when it was simmering or squeezed lemon juice after you pour into your mug. *I couldn't get old ginger from my Japanese supermarket so I used young ginger that was not so spicy. Verdict: I couldn't believe it, but it tasted rather good! Even my friend who disliked ginger said this remedy taste...
Because my previous guide "Where to buy COPIC markers in Tokyo", was an all-time hit with 30,000 page views, I decided to do an updated version for all illustrators who are planning to buy COPIC markers in Tokyo.
As a matter of fact...if we would to visit Akihabara together you would also spend 5 freaking hours or more hahaha...And a couple of them inside an aracde :P
ReplyDeleteI finally got myself a smartphone and got you in instagram! yayy...
I always get mesmerized when I stand and watch the building is Akihabara with all the signs and shops...Otaku heaven...I don't concider myself an Otaku and felt unconfortable many times while visiting because the real otakus are kind of creepy but still the flashy signs and the arcades really atract me like a fly to a purple light
Hey Creepo! I think I got you on Instagram too! :PPP
DeleteWelcome to the new age where you might become zombified humans looking at your smartphone while walking on the streets! :P
Well there are lots of colourful signs in Shinjuku and Shibuya too, why Akihabara? :P
Kelvin also realised the immense gap between a Singapore otaku VS Japanese otaku after he went to Japan for work. But he is still happy to be called otaku.
Indeed you got me on instagram! Now you know how I look like hohoho
DeleteHihi Eva san...Any idea which website we can chat for news of actual moving date of Tsukiji Fish Market?
ReplyDeleteHi Charmaine, sorry I made a mistake. They will move out in early 2016.
Deletehttp://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3021.html
Oh great!!! Thx so much!!! Looks like I'll still be in time to visit it next year... =P
ReplyDeleteYes you will! Enjoy the delicious fresh sashimi, sushi and tamago (eggs)!
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