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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: radio_killah on Wed, 22 April 2015, 11:39:26

Title: Places to visit in Japan
Post by: radio_killah on Wed, 22 April 2015, 11:39:26

I might be going this summer for a week while I am in the Philippines visiting family. What are some cool places (can be cities, towns, stores, restaurants, attractions) that I can visit? I believe my family will most likely be visiting the Tokyo metro area. Also most importantly... Where can I buy a HHKB Type-S in Japan?  ;)

Title: Re: Places to visit in Japan
Post by: paicrai on Wed, 22 April 2015, 12:37:57

Quote from: radio_killah on Wed, 22 April 2015, 11:39:26

HHKB Type-S

summary of GH right there

Title: Re: Places to visit in Japan
Post by: eldorange on Tue, 28 April 2015, 08:26:51

Akihabara...

Dospara Akihabara
Tsukumo Akihabara
Sofmap
Bic Camera

Title: Re: Places to visit in Japan
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 28 April 2015, 08:31:23

You can buy keyboards ANYWHERE...

But only Japan has readily accessible Maid-Themed Soapland...


If you made the trip, you should take in on ONLY the locale specialties..


All them weeaboo electronics can be purchased ONLINE anytime anywhere..



Here's why Japan Shopping is not worth it.

Look at it this way..  You either pay elevated ONLINE import prices..

OR  if you buy it while ur in japan,  It's the cost of $900 plane ticket + Msrp..


So clearly, ONLINE is still cheaper..



And there are virtually NO soaplands anywhere else at a reasonable cost.

Title: Re: Places to visit in Japan
Post by: epzy on Tue, 28 April 2015, 09:41:17

Quote from: tp4tissue on Tue, 28 April 2015, 08:31:23

You can buy keyboards ANYWHERE...

But only Japan has readily accessible Maid-Themed Soapland...


If you made the trip, you should take in on ONLY the locale specialties..


All them weeaboo electronics can be purchased ONLINE anytime anywhere..



Here's why Japan Shopping is not worth it.

Look at it this way..  You either pay elevated ONLINE import prices..

OR  if you buy it while ur in japan,  It's the cost of $900 plane ticket + Msrp..


So clearly, ONLINE is still cheaper..



And there are virtually NO soaplands anywhere else at a reasonable cost.

L

Title: Re: Places to visit in Japan
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 28 April 2015, 13:32:20

akihabara

asakusa

shinjuku

shibuya

Title: Re: Places to visit in Japan
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 28 April 2015, 14:33:41

Quote from: TacticalStache on Tue, 28 April 2015, 13:32:20

akihabara

asakusa

shinjuku

shibuya

mmmhmmmm