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Cosmic Eagle · 2013-01-15, 08:59

Well it is exceptionally cold this year in Japan. That blizzard was December. Even the hatsuyuki came very early.

In fact many of the locals were commenting about it...

willx · 2013-02-25, 23:30

So~ I may be heading back to Japan again this coming April / May. When I was back in Vancouver for Chinese (Lunar) New Years in February, I reconnected with a bunch of dear old friends back from high school.

We had always talked about going to Japan, just us guys, and following the cherry blossoms. Yes, before anyone says it, this is not that trip -- the cherry blossoms will largely be over..

That said though, 5/6 of them have all decided to take 2-weeks off from work to go. I can't take that much time off, maybe a week max, so I'll join them partway or near the end. We'll have a Kyoto native with us alongside a bunch of guys that have never been before .. so the question is when I join them, I've been given the option to "semi"-direct the trip, seeing as I may be joining them after the traditional tourist stuff is over. So, question is where should I suggest we go?

tl;dr -- wil may be going back to Japan again. Short trip. Meeting friends for the 2nd half of their trip 2-week trip. Aside from typical tourist stuff, where should we go? We'll likely be sticking to Honshu. It's a "boys trip" so .. yeah, I'm going to get totally smashed

Seitsuki · 2013-02-26, 00:32

Camp Akiba

Wait, you mean Japan is bigger than Akiba?

Don't take any advice from me.

willx · 2013-02-26, 15:56

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Camp Akiba

Unfortunately I went to Akiba and didn't like it .. it actually creeped me out more than a little bit ..

Cosmic Eagle · 2013-02-26, 19:57

Go Sofmap...best place in Akiba

Kirarakim · 2013-02-27, 09:40

You know even enjoying the nerdy aspects of Japan I wasn't that impressed with Akiba (I didn't go on my last trip but went in 2007).

I found Nakano Broadway much more interesting and impressive.

Cosmic Eagle · 2013-02-27, 09:49

Akiba is far superior for eroge and games...

Nakano is more general Anime, Light Novels and Manga

Depends what you are looking for I suppose.

Harajuku and Shibuya are also nice....The visual kei and fashion aspect is also worth it if you have spare cash

Kirarakim · 2013-02-27, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Akiba is far superior for eroge and games...

LOL probably why I was not impressed since this is an aspect I am definitely not into.

I did like the Animate more in Akiba than I did the main one in Ikebukuro though.

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Nakano is more general Anime, Light Novels and Manga

I was thinking more in regards to figures. They have a lot of rare figures and items (lots of lottery and prize stuff) for good prices.

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Harajuku and Shibuya are also nice....The visual kei and fashion aspect is also worth it if you have spare cash

I love Harajuku both for Meiji shrine near by and it feels less "busy". I also love Kitty Land.

Cosmic Eagle · 2013-02-27, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Kirarakim

LOL probably why I was not impressed since this is an aspect I am definitely not into.

I did like the Animate more in Akiba than I did the main one in Ikebukuro though.

I was thinking more in regards to figures. They have a lot of rare figures and items (lots of lottery and prize stuff) for good prices.

I love Harajuku both for Meiji shrine near by and it feels less "busy". I also love Kitty Land.

Nakano has crap loads of dolls too....Mandarake and all

The Kitty Land is pure sugar poison wwww

Azuma Denton · 2013-02-27, 21:43

Well, Akiba has figure stores, but most of it is hidden in those small buildings in the backway.
Not to mention Akiba has that "adult speciality" shop where as you go higher, the broaden your mind becomes...

willx · 2013-02-27, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Azuma Denton

Well, Akiba has figure stores, but most of it is hidden in those small buildings in the backway.
Not to mention Akiba has that "adult speciality" shop where as you go higher, the broaden your mind becomes...

I accidentally brought my fiance to those higher floors that are "No Ladies" because we missed the sign and she was curious. She had a BSOD moment and we left.

Kirarakim · 2013-02-27, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Azuma Denton

Well, Akiba has figure stores, but most of it is hidden in those small buildings in the backway.
Not to mention Akiba has that "adult speciality" shop where as you go higher, the broaden your mind becomes...

But that is another reason I prefer Nakano, it's just easier to find what you are looking for and not run into things you definitely were not looking for.

Also I actually found some cute non-anime things in Nakano too.

magnum12 · 2013-03-03, 22:22

One day when I have the time and money, my objective when visiting Japan is to go to Shirakawa. I'll leave it for you all to determine why there instead of cities like Akiba and Nakano.

NoemiChan · 2013-03-03, 22:31

When I go to Japan, I'll wear a dark eyeglasses and face mask...coz when I'm excited..my face gets all red and I can't stop smiling...

Ridwan · 2013-03-03, 23:09

Kagizen Yoshifusa, among many.

Cosmic Eagle · 2013-03-03, 23:17

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Originally Posted by magnum12

One day when I have the time and money, my objective when visiting Japan is to go to Shirakawa. I'll leave it for you all to determine why there instead of cities like Akiba and Nakano.

Shirakawa-Go? or Shirakawa-Cho? Or the city in Fukushima?

magnum12 · 2013-03-04, 02:33

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Shirakawa-Go? or Shirakawa-Cho? Or the city in Fukushima?

The one near Tokyo. That village is the inspiration for Hinimizawa in Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni. Hinimizawa is supposed to be a near perfect resemblance to boot.

Cosmic Eagle · 2013-03-04, 02:51

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Originally Posted by magnum12

The one near Tokyo. That village is the inspiration for Hinimizawa in Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni. Hinimizawa is supposed to be a near perfect resemblance to boot.

That's Shirakawa-Go...and it's in Gifu. Not near Tokyo

It's really nice in winter but seeing the souvenir pics on sale there, I think it would look quite neat in autumn too.

Only problem getting there is mode of transport. Best I can think of is booking a tour coach

Solafighter · 2013-03-04, 06:24

I have been in Shirakawa-go myself. truly an amazing village. worth the visit!

JokerD · 2013-03-04, 07:41

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Originally Posted by willx

I accidentally brought my fiance to those higher floors that are "No Ladies" because we missed the sign and she was curious. She had a BSOD moment and we left.

That must have been funny, did she try to kill you afterwards?

I had an almost BSOD moment when I accidentally found the shonen-ai section (all 3 floors of it) in one of the buildings.

2013-01-15, 08:59	Link #1101
Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Well it is exceptionally cold this year in Japan. That blizzard was December. Even the hatsuyuki came very early. In fact many of the locals were commenting about it... __________________

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willx Nyaaan~~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 40	So~ I may be heading back to Japan again this coming April / May. When I was back in Vancouver for Chinese (Lunar) New Years in February, I reconnected with a bunch of dear old friends back from high school. We had always talked about going to Japan, just us guys, and following the cherry blossoms. Yes, before anyone says it, this is not that trip -- the cherry blossoms will largely be over.. That said though, 5/6 of them have all decided to take 2-weeks off from work to go. I can't take that much time off, maybe a week max, so I'll join them partway or near the end. We'll have a Kyoto native with us alongside a bunch of guys that have never been before .. so the question is when I join them, I've been given the option to "semi"-direct the trip, seeing as I may be joining them after the traditional tourist stuff is over. So, question is where should I suggest we go? tl;dr -- wil may be going back to Japan again. Short trip. Meeting friends for the 2nd half of their trip 2-week trip. Aside from typical tourist stuff, where should we go? We'll likely be sticking to Honshu. It's a "boys trip" so .. yeah, I'm going to get totally smashed __________________ Nyaaaan~~

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Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Go Sofmap...best place in Akiba __________________

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Kirarakim Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007	You know even enjoying the nerdy aspects of Japan I wasn't that impressed with Akiba (I didn't go on my last trip but went in 2007). I found Nakano Broadway much more interesting and impressive. __________________ Twitter MAL

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Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Akiba is far superior for eroge and games... Nakano is more general Anime, Light Novels and Manga Depends what you are looking for I suppose. Harajuku and Shibuya are also nice....The visual kei and fashion aspect is also worth it if you have spare cash __________________

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Azuma Denton ~AD~ Join Date: Oct 2006	Well, Akiba has figure stores, but most of it is hidden in those small buildings in the backway. Not to mention Akiba has that "adult speciality" shop where as you go higher, the broaden your mind becomes...

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magnum12 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States	One day when I have the time and money, my objective when visiting Japan is to go to Shirakawa. I'll leave it for you all to determine why there instead of cities like Akiba and Nakano.

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NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	When I go to Japan, I'll wear a dark eyeglasses and face mask...coz when I'm excited..my face gets all red and I can't stop smiling...

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Solafighter Hige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: God only knows	I have been in Shirakawa-go myself. truly an amazing village. worth the visit! __________________ Last edited by Solafighter; 2013-03-31 at 05:30.