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Some Tokyo Questions:
DodgeBlan
PSN: dodgeblanRegistered User regular
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Hello again Penny Arcade
2 weeks ago I posted some tourist questions about Osaka, and one of those suggestions turned out to be really awesome. Also the gundam arcade game was pretty interesting. So now I`m in Tokyo and I was hoping some people with experience around here would give me some suggestions.
Some questions:
1. what are some suggestions for live music in Tokyo? Like I can google a listing of bands, but I really have no idea what is good and what is not. Dance and alternative are both of interest.
2. What are some worthwhile tourist destinations that i might not have heard of? Is the Gibli Museum worth visiting?
3. Where is Tokyo`s best arcade? Maybe not just the cutting edge, but some of the classics too.
4. I found an awesome classic games shop in akhibara today called super potato. It had basically every old game in existence, a retro arcade and lots of gaming paraphenilia. Does anyone know of any more places like this around? Specifiically somewhere that might sell posters?
5. Would it be in my interest to see some japanese pro-wrestling? How would I find out about this?
2 weeks ago I posted some tourist questions about Osaka, and one of those suggestions turned out to be really awesome. Also the gundam arcade game was pretty interesting. So now I`m in Tokyo and I was hoping some people with experience around here would give me some suggestions.
Some questions:
1. what are some suggestions for live music in Tokyo? Like I can google a listing of bands, but I really have no idea what is good and what is not. Dance and alternative are both of interest.
2. What are some worthwhile tourist destinations that i might not have heard of? Is the Gibli Museum worth visiting?
3. Where is Tokyo`s best arcade? Maybe not just the cutting edge, but some of the classics too.
4. I found an awesome classic games shop in akhibara today called super potato. It had basically every old game in existence, a retro arcade and lots of gaming paraphenilia. Does anyone know of any more places like this around? Specifiically somewhere that might sell posters?
5. Would it be in my interest to see some japanese pro-wrestling? How would I find out about this?
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I think this might help with questions 1-4. They distribute the magazine on military bases, but I'm not sure about off base. We used to pick them up every Friday to gaggle at.
It's probably already been recommended to you, but if you go to Kamakura there are a plethora of temples there. Ones for relationships, school (the stairs are KILLER), work, etc.
This might not be worth your time but I'm thinking about it and I figured I should mention in Yokohama (the stop for the ferris wheel I believe, I can't remember what its called) there is a mall, and inside they sell these Australian cookies called Tim Tams. If you're looking to bring something home to relatives or anything, these would be amazing. As an American I must say these are the best damn cookies period. Australia has our asses beat.
I read about vintage game shops in EGM...I'll look to see if I can find the issue today while I clean out my room.
And 3 cheers for Tim Tams.
As for the wrestling, depending on your tastes and when you're going to be here, I'd suggest catching a k-1 set. It's amazing stuff.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored. "
-Aldous Huxley
I only spent a little time in Akiba, but I remember that there were some pretty informative maps available for free near the train station. At least one of them had a large listing of shops, with some basic information about the types of goods that they carried. I don't know how much Japnese you can read, but I'd suggest taking a look at those first. It might not get you to the exact shop you want at first, but at least you won't end up at the models only store or the crazy porn store. At least not by accident.
edit: Also check out this site for a list of the ongoing festivals. They're always an interesting cultural experience.
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-Aldous Huxley
Unfortunately as an Australian I`ve already experienced Tim Tams.
That website is good, and the mountain sounds interesting. Mims if you find out about the vintage shops, please let me know.
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If you like animals that is. Its located on the battleground where they fight the last battle The last Samuari and is huge and awesome and has awesome animals. Like pandas.
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-Aldous Huxley
You could goto Niko its pretty close to Tokyo and is the burial ground of Tokugawa his burial ground combined with two others around Tokyo form a 'spiritual' protection triangle around the city to ward off evil spirits (interesting thing I learned last night from a Japanese friend).
Super Potato I think is the best at one it does and there is hardly any kind of competition.
Arcades goto Taito Station if you'll be in around the 18th. You'll get to play street fighter 4 or well wait in line to play street fighter 4 hehe.
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Hakone is absolutely gorgeous, especially at sunrise/sunset. Definitely worth a visit.
All Taito Station's in the Tokyo area are suppoed to have street fighter 4 on release day.
There is a big one in Aki, theres a smaller one but big enough in Shinjuki, and I think theres one in Ueno but don't quote me on that.
The name is in English but if you're feeling a little rushed by the crowds of people just lookf or the big read buildings with space invaders on them.
Sadly my flight home for summer vacation is the same day and thusly I will not get to try out street fighter 4 on release day.