Nagoya Pokemon Center

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I had almost forgotten about the Nagoya’s Pokemon Center because there is another one in Tokyo - that looks a lot nicer than this one.  But if you are in the Nagoya’s vicinity - and a Pokemon crazy fan - you can check it out.  If I remembered correctly it’s located in the Oasis.   Do check out the internet/manga cafe while you are there - pretty interesting - hopefully they are still there though.

StarBucks Japan With LCD TV

One would think with Japan being so high tech and having one of the largest electronic stores there - an LCD TV inside Starbucks Japan wouldn’t be a bad idea right?  I had written a comment on one of their comment card many years ago - but i see they didn’t take me seriously at all.  But look out for their flavor of the month for this summer - dark mocha & orange Frappie.  Yums!  And if you are wondering about prices for some starbucks caffeine - check below.

One Short Ice/Hot Coffee of Starbucks Coffee in Tokyo is ¥290

One Tall Ice/Hot Coffee of Starbucks Coffee in Tokyo is ¥340

One Grande Ice/Hot Coffee of Starbucks Coffee in Tokyo is ¥390

Coffee Jelly Frappuccino  (Tall ¥480, Grande ¥530)

One thing about Starbucks anywhere in the world - the employees are all so chic and hip.  Don’t you agree with me?

Tokyo Dome

Never heard of? don’t blame you - neither did i till i lived in Japan for 6 months for work.  Tokyo Dome seats 55,000 people max and home of the Yomiuri Giants.  The NBA, NFL games and other pro wrestling games are held here.  But what one should be interested in is the amusement park LaQua - that will be for another post.  But to get to Tokyo Dome - take the JR line and get off at Suidobashi station.

Blooming In Japan

Yes! it’s blooming in Japan and if you are heading for vacation - it’s hot! hot! hot! but you definitely would love the flowers !  and eat lots of ice cream!

Tokyo By Evening

If you’ve ever been to Tokyo - you would agree with me that Tokyo by night has gotta be the most interesting place you can be in.  It’s vibrant and one of the most colorful cities I’ve been too.  The first nite i was in Tokyo - i was kinda in awe - not that Singapore wasn’t bright and colorful but it’s very crowded and conjested.  There are eateries and shopping centers everywhere - one can spend the nite in Tokyo without sleeping for nites - no wonder we all go back from vacation with dark circles because there are just way too much things to see, do and eat.

Geeks Alert In Japan

We all know how trendy Japan is - not only it’s people but the businesses as well.  Every store that I’ve been to in town are all brightly lit and also all dressed up.  Theme stores are not uncommon in Japan - and the new geeky cafe - Gundam Bandai was looked forward to - by many for the futuristic feel that it promised. The cafe is operated by a Japanese toy manufacturer called Bandai.  Move aside  MP3 players while Gundam show you the world of robot stories.

Staff will be dressed in the style of a Gundam character and you can find theme products as expected in any theme store - from desserts to candies and even coasters - don’t forget to get some souvenirs for friends like me from abroad.  I hear that you can expect lots of themed campaigns - so if you are into the anime stuff - head out to the Gundam cafe in Tokyo’s Akihabara district - you can’t missed it - it’s in a grey building.

Recycle Store In Japan

When the best friend told me that she just got back from a recycle store in Japan - I was telling her - about time Japan had one too - but when she showed me pictures of it - i had dropped my diet pills hahah! as you can see - why i did from the picture above.  Now if the recycle stores looked like this here - we don’t have to go to the mall no more.  Heck ! our malls with brand name clothings don’t even looked half as good.

Pass the Baton is a high end recycle store as far as I can see.  Dealing with previously used goods but all high end stuff as you can see - and the owners I hear are top designers/stylists themselves.  Located in  Omotesando Hills - you can check it out yourself - if you are heading to Japan anytime soon.  Definitely a new type of recycle store - awesomeness - the Japanese are.

Ice Cream Scallop

No way ! i hear you screaming but way to go - Japan! they do have dried scallops as snacks commonly sold around Japan - so why not scallop flavored ice cream.  Some friends who were with me tried and and loved it and while you are at it - try the squid flavored ones.

Gadget Savvy Japanese Gals

If you think or in your mind think that all Japanese girls are demure and shy - then you are wrong - those that i know are very gadget and tech savvy and knows all about  car insurance and unlike me - who needs to wait for the spouse to do that for me.   When i was a kid, i had an exchange student in my class and she had all the cutest looking thing one can ever dream of.  And now - that same girl that I’ve known all my life - is the most tech and gadget savvy japanese gal I know.   The classic japanese gals in Japan has a HP notebook, and ipod touch, cellphone, digital cameral and of couse the USB key but of course they had to be cute looking - quality to a Japanese gal is more important than quantity - no wonder the Japanese has new stuff every year to satisfy the needs of the tech and gadget savvy Japanese gals.

Go To Japan This Summer 2010

For those who are not aware of this - I’ve been following the Japan LA blog - and every year they have trips - made to Japan.  Not just ordinary trips - but guided tours to Japan - in the eyes of the Westerners?   They also include an optional tour to Osaka - and a look at the itinerary - it looks like they are covering quite a lot of places - all inclusive for first time tourists but if you have already been to Japan - i’m guessing you are going to be like me and not wanna go to touristy place.  I would rather go to unique stores looking for electronics, gadgets, beauty and/or colon cleansing products.   But I’m guessing for me - i prefer to see Japan in the eye of another Japanese.   What about you?   But for those who haven’t been to that territory - then you should head over to Japan LA blog and sign up there and visit Japan with them.