Day 2: Asakusa and Akiba

Posted by LoganRunn 

Started out the day freezing my tail off but ran inside a Denny's nearby Sensoji and had a nice breakfast while warming up. Never go to Denny's at home anymore but Japan is different. LOL. After it warmed up slightly, I went inside Sensoji and took a bunch of pics including the often overlooked Asakusa Jinja to the right of the main complex. There is also an inari shrine in the back which is awesome. The weather was very clear and I was able to get some really good pics this time because last year it was raining so the pics didn't look as good. After wandering a bit, I decided to head to Akiba for some fun and shopping. Really wanted to see Radio Kaikan and where the shops moved to. Quite a shock to see it in person but at least the shops are still around and I got a modest amount of loot. Went to Yodobashi for a late lunch and walked around quite a bit before heading back out to explore the streets a bit. Did manage to visit the GSC cafe but can't say I'm very impressed. It was nice but no WOW factor. The stores in the same building though were awesome and I got several items there. Finally, my feet said enough and I ended up eating at a Mos Burger in Asakusa. Love their burgers and always raise a toast to Youtuber Rodger Swan whenever I go to one. He has great videos on Youtube so check it out. Finally back at my room and checked my emails and videos for download before crashing. Jet lag is a pain. Heading over to Ikebukuro on Thursday so all Durarara fans rejoice. LOL

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Only in Japan.

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Love the buildings in Japan.

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Looks like something out of a sci-fi movie happened. Saddest pic of the trip.

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Lunch inside Yodobasi.

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Tiger & Bunny relax while Blue Rose tries to switch the Cokes with Pepsi.

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Blu-ray dvds for folk who like to ride trains. Unusual but I liked it.

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Inside the GSC cafe.

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Here's to you, Rodger Swan! Next time, its gonna be an Avocado Burger.

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My loot of the day. Quite modest really.

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    chun in love with cats~! [www]
    2012/02/23 06:21
    Registered on 2007/01/09. part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstr...
     

    Avocado burger please XD

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    animagic4u in United States, AZ [www]
    2012/02/23 09:15
    Registered on 2011/02/01. 悪魔っ娘 (at ASU) and Indie Game Dev
     

    Ahh! I know this place. Very nostalgic from when I used to play Aisp@ce

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/23 16:42
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      More like the Romulans engaged their cloaking device.

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    animagic4u in United States, AZ [www]
    2012/02/23 09:16
    Registered on 2011/02/01. 悪魔っ娘 (at ASU) and Indie Game Dev
     

    hard to decide? :3

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/23 16:43
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Nope, I know what I like and its also happens to be inexpensive. Tuna, salmon, scallop and anago work fine for me.

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    animagic4u in United States, AZ [www]
    2012/02/23 09:16
    Registered on 2011/02/01. 悪魔っ娘 (at ASU) and Indie Game Dev
     

    I love the Change album art! <3 It's sooo sweet!

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    raven310 in Great White North
    2012/02/23 09:19
    Registered on 2012/02/08. Electrician
     

    Salad for breaky? Dafuq?!

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/23 16:44
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Japanese like their veggies. I ate it so as not to be rude and it was good.

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    rramsden in Canada, Vancouver Island
    2012/02/23 10:42
    Registered on 2012/02/20. Student
     

    good ol' mosburger, was the food there any good? I wasn't too fond of the name when I was there in July so decided to stay away from that place...

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/23 16:41
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Very good. Everything is made fresh including the fries & rings.

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    Salica in not so cold and snowy Cana...
    2012/02/23 18:55
    Registered on 2010/10/20. artist
     

    Wow ! Beautiful !

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    Salica in not so cold and snowy Cana...
    2012/02/23 18:57
    Registered on 2010/10/20. artist
     

    So many beautiful pictures ! Thanks for sharing them . One day I'll go to Japan too !!! I hope so ...

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/23 21:19
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Glad you're enjoying them. Hope they help motivate you for the big trip.

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    NagatoPyon in The Netherlands [www]
    2012/02/23 21:40
    Registered on 2010/05/09. Youtube Dancer and.. secretary ^^;;;
     

    Me loves hotcakes! *O*

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/24 05:56
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Me too although it takes getting used to them being so small.

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        NagatoPyon in The Netherlands [www]
        2012/02/24 14:10
        Registered on 2010/05/09. Youtube Dancer and.. secretary ^^;;;
         

        In Holland we don't have them.. T_T

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          LoganRunn in Miami
          2012/02/24 17:55
          Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
           

          Now I understand your desire to leave Holland. A land without hotcakes is doomed. LOL

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    NagatoPyon in The Netherlands [www]
    2012/02/23 21:43
    Registered on 2010/05/09. Youtube Dancer and.. secretary ^^;;;
     

    How I miss the Yodabashi food floor! I went a lot to the kastsu restaurant!! They even have katsu with Dutch Cheese ^O^ But my favorite one is the Chicken Katsu set filled with ham & cheese! ^O^

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/24 05:58
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Haven't tried the katsu place yet. Is the food there served hot or room temp? I know they often eat katsu at room temp and I don't care for it.

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        NagatoPyon in The Netherlands [www]
        2012/02/24 14:09
        Registered on 2010/05/09. Youtube Dancer and.. secretary ^^;;;
         

        The one I always take (chicken with ham cheese) is hot ^^ You must be careful not to burn your mouth because of the cheese ^^;;

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    NagatoPyon in The Netherlands [www]
    2012/02/23 21:44
    Registered on 2010/05/09. Youtube Dancer and.. secretary ^^;;;
     

    Can't wait for your next post! ^O^

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/02/24 05:59
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Thanks. Still got more exploring to do. Thinking of going to Yokohama on Friday if weather is good.

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    watcher in Venezuela
    2012/03/15 09:59
    Registered on 2011/12/24. dealer
     

    I like your photos and thanks for sharing them. I decided that I´m planning to visit Tokyo for the first time and have a great adventure like you did! ^^

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      LoganRunn in Miami
      2012/03/15 11:29
      Registered on 2008/11/30. Boukenger
       

      Glad you like the pics and hope you have a great time in Tokyo.

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        watcher in Venezuela
        2012/03/16 01:06
        Registered on 2011/12/24. dealer
         

        Thanks. I´m planning to go this summer and I hope I can get all preparations ready for the trip.


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