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Tokyo Hotness: Time to pack

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

I brought my big luggage on this trip. I’m not sure if it’s going to be big enough.
Between toys, art supplies, games, books and magazines, I’m going back with a full load.
At this point, I’m still trying to figure out how to make it all fit. It’s […]

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Since I’m in front of my laptop and packing is proving to be more daunting than I expected (there’ll be a post on that later), I decided to take a break and gather my thoughts on the whole trip.
Fourteen days on the road. Five in Singapore and nine in Tokyo.
Singapore was interesting for all of […]

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rain rain go away

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

It’s really hard to wander the streets of Tokyo in weather like this.
Luckily today is filled with meetings and the rain is supposed to let up tonight.

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Tokyo drink: Pocari Sweat

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

You have to admire Pocari. They are perfectly comfortable telling you that the energy drink you are drinking is made of sweat. Gatorade is still a little nervous about coming straight out and saying it, instead they make allusions in their commercials. Hinting at the fact that you […]

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Tokyo Hotness: Harajuku

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

Yesterday I spent some time in the Harajuku, which is known for its outlandish fashions and trendy shoppers.
Highlights include:
- A forty year old man dressed in a very tight unitard. And nobody staring.
- A t-shirt that read ‘Aspiring for love is beautiful but stupid.’
- Seeing the Maid cosplay trend […]

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Tokyo Hotness: Home dolls

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

I found these dolls for sale in the back of a model/toy store. There is a group of Otaku known as ‘dollers’ who buy there dolls and live with them in their homes. They have multiple costumes for them and often talk to them.
I’m guessing these guys are […]

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Tokyo subway sign

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

This is a simple way of saying ‘Don’t jump on the tracks.’
In Vancouver, the same sign shows a guy being electrocuted.

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Tokyo Hotness: shazbot

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

This must be Mork’s favorite store.

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Tokyo Hotness: The subway map

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

After 4 hours in the Akiba I made it through three buildings. I either need to move faster or deal with missing a few things when I come back on Monday.
When I was buying my ticket for the train back to the hotel, there were a bunch […]

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let’s rock

Originally uploaded by Shane Neville.

Cash machine found, money in wallet and Akiba so explore.

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