Anything related to traveling in Japan
The following is also featured on neo-tokyo 2099: One of the thing that sticks out about acosta! is how it featured both amateur and professional cosplayers and whether a photographer has expensive equipment or not, they are gracious and in my experience, a bit kind. Read More …
Note: The following originally appeared on Neo-Tokyo 2099 We have covered a lot of cosplay since 1993. From the few dozens of cosplayers at Anime America and Anime Expo way back in the early ’90s and have continued to do so 26-years later. But one Read More …
I often stay at west Ikebukuro as it’s one of the best places to stay budget-wise for those traveling to Tokyo, especially solo travelers who want to save money. But there is a part of west Ikebukuro that always fascinates me during the night…
Hi everyone, continuing the vlogs as I am still setting up my laptop. This latest vlog is about going to the boat rental section of Chidorigafuchi Park. I will blog more about this soon and give a guide but for now, you can check out Read More …
Hi everyone, the VLOG continues and probably will continue for awhile until I get everything all setup on this new laptop. But here is another VLOG, with me visiting the Yomiuri Giants official shop, their small G-Shop at Tokyo Dome:
What’s up everyone! I am still getting things setup on my new laptop and so, it’s another vlog! This one was when I was leaving Harajuku Kawaii Monster late on Thursday night, going through Harajuku’s Takeshita St., without any crowds but a few people and Read More …
Hi everyone, I’m still in the process of getting things setup on my laptop (as my Mac Mini went kaput). So, trying to find alternatives to the software I purchased on my Mac and seeing what alternatives for Windows 10. To compensate, I’ll be posting Read More …
Throughout Enoshima Island, you will see signs of “Beware of Hawks”! While most areas of Japan, the type of birds that you see around food areas are typically crows/ravens, pigeons or smaller birds, Enoshima Island and Shonan Beach are quite interesting because you will find Read More …
Do you happen to visit a lot of shrines? And often spend time plotting your route and figured, I’m going to this location, there is a shrine nearby, I’ll make sure to visit it. Will sometimes it’s best to do the additional resource because if Read More …
The #1 rule for those traveling to Japan… DO NOT TRAVEL DURING GOLDEN WEEK. Unfortunately, many people will avoid doing their research to know that 2019 is different in the fact that it’s an unprecedented 10-day Golden Week holiday which started on Saturday. And on Read More …
In Tokyo, Seirinkan located in Naka-Meguro is considered the #1 pizza restaurant. That’s a pretty major statement that would be sure to shock and maybe even anger certain people who feel that the best pizza must be from an Italian living in Japan, specifically Tokyo, Read More …
NOTE: The following AnimeJapan 2019 report is also featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 Of the AnimeJapan events I have covered, I have to say this is my favorite by far. I felt that with each year, the event has managed to grow not in just attendees Read More …
NOTE: The following AnimeJapan 2019 report has been featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099. Possibly one of my favorite highlights at AnimeJapan 2019 Day One was the performance of 22/7 (pronounced as Nanabun no Nijuni). For those not familiar with the idol group, 22/7 is a Japanese Read More …
NOTE: The following report is also featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 As I continue my coverage of AnimeJapan 2019, let’s take a look at the stages and more of the booths inside the various exhibition rooms. The biggest draw now for AnimeJapan 2019 is the numerous Read More …
I can remember in the earlier years of AnimeJapan and how you could literally count the number of cosplayers in two hands and those who were NOT booth girls or guys. In fact, most of the memories of the earlier years of AnimeJapan were of Read More …
NOTE: The following is featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 I remember several years ago when E3 made the stance to feature less booth girls, as the event featured a lot of them. And remember thinking, why? They were a big part of the event and I Read More …
NOTE: The following report is also being featured on Neo-Tokyo 2099 As I visited each booth in one exhibit room and busy taking photos of booths and booth girls/guys, the attendees haven’t arrived yet but already I was starting to sense the enormity of this Read More …