Akihabara
15th October 2007
We spent today in Tokyo's electronics district, Akihabara; A series of tightly located electronic stores and hobby shops. There were several floors dedicated to retro video games, manga, mech and anime figures. The variety and expanse of the items was unbelievable. It's easy to understand why Akihabara is known as a geek's paradise. I'm surprised I spent as little as I did, there were a lot of things that I wanted to buy, but I managed to constrain myself. I left with just 3 manga books, a copy of Dengeki Daioh, a Yotsubato figure and a mug. (The tea cups provided in the hotel room were far too small!) I could have spent a whole lot more, if not my entire savings!
In the evening, Barry and I found a quaint little ramen bar down next to Aoyama station. Oolong tea is apparently served cold.
Loui!! Already a week gone by...that means you've had 1/3 of your trip and will soon be home! hahah....just my usual little joke....knew you'd appreciate it :( Glad you're having an amazing time.Hope there'll be lots more pictures to see later.Missing you very muchly. The dog hasnt had a walk since you went.
Maarm xx
Posted by Catherine Johnstone, 16th October 2007
I got lost in Akihabara trying to find a cyber cafe! Ended up asking a guy at the Post Office and he walked me all the way across town to show me! You don't get politeness like that here...
Got my iPod there, actually. Bic Camera, best shop ever!
Posted by Craig E. Laycock, 18th November 2007