Going to Japan!!!!

[Inexperienced Gaijin]

Well those who have seen my other thread will already know this but next July me, JRai, and his girlfriend will be going to Japan for a week's vacation. Now alot of stuff about Japan I already know but it never hurts to ask if anyone else has been there before and what they can tell me about their experience. Where to go, What to eat, What to buy,etc. All feedback is welcome.

[appztetra]

Just don't forget to visit Akiba ^_^

[Inexperienced Gaijin]

Originally Posted by appztetra

Just don't forget to visit Akiba ^_^

Well that was a given. I couldn't call myself a otaku if I didn't go there.

Originally Posted by Inexperienced Gaijin

Well that was a given. I couldn't call myself a otaku if I didn't go there.

Softmap. Go there. Head straight for the used PC games section. There you will find eroge, for cheap, cheap prices. Especially for games that have been out for a year or two.

You'll also want big suitcases. I'd recommend bring an extra empty suitcase with you, because if you're like me and the friends I knew, that suitcase won't be empty when you leave. My one friend was quite sad when he realized he had to cut back and give up on some things because he didn't have enough space in his luggage for it all.

And to quote one Gamerz employee I still feel sorry for, please remember that "Every floor becomes the store."

[Inexperienced Gaijin]

Well as far as getting things back home, as far as eroge is concerned, we were told to send it in the mail before we leave.

[Asceai]

Originally Posted by Inexperienced Gaijin

Well as far as getting things back home, as far as eroge is concerned, we were told to send it in the mail before we leave.

Your eroge probably isn't illegal, but if you don't want Customs opening up and going through everything* that might be the safest approach =P

*they probably won't do this. But if 'probably' isn't enough for you, send it by mail.

[Vatina]

Soon you will be able to change your nickname to "Experienced Gaijin".

I haven't been there myself so I can't give a lot of advice, but have a great trip :)

[koji_leo]

try geisha.......XD
kidding
buy some souvenirs, take some photographs and pictures....

[fujifruit]

I would go crazy if I ever went into a anime/game store in japan >_>.


Be sure to pick up pocky >: 0

[Inexperienced Gaijin]

Allright I have something to show you all before I go this week. Here it is:. And please be honest with me on what you think about it as I will try to give this to Jun Maeda when I go over there.

[fujifruit]

Originally Posted by Inexperienced Gaijin

Allright I have something to show you all before I go this week. Here it is:Attachment 118. And please be honest with me on what you think about it as I will try to give this to Jun Maeda when I go over there.

Wow hand painted :o!

Also how are you going to meet Jun Maeda :o?

[Inexperienced Gaijin]

Well I have survived my first day in Japan and it is amazing over here. Today we were in Akihabara and there is just so many stores to go into. Made off with a lot of Angel Beats merchandise. Well it's time for bed here. Talk again tomorow.

[jyuichi]

Its pretty :) I hope you get a chance to give it to him.

[Inexperienced Gaijin]

Arigato, Jyuichi.

[Inexperienced Gaijin]

Well made it back to the states today. I didn't get to meet Jun Maeda in person but we did go to Visual Arts and they did say they would give my painting to Maeda-sensei, so hopefully when i check my e-mails when I get to the house there might be a reply back. All and all it was an excellent trip picked up alot of good merchandise including Limited editions of Shuffle and it's sequel, Mizuiru, Kanon, Tsukihime, and Kogetsu Tohya, all bought at Softmap.