Originally I had just planned on doing one post on the Pokémon Center in Osaka, but it was so huge I had to split it in two! If you haven’t seen my first post on the store itself, I highly encourage you to go check it out. Today I’ll be showing off what I actually brought … Read morePokémon Center Osaka Part Two: The Haul
Without a doubt, one of the places I was looking forward to visiting most during my trip to Japan was the none other than the ultimate Pokémon fan’s paradise, the Pokémon Center. The Pokémon Center in Osaka changed locations since I was last in Japan in 2009, and luckily for me its new locale happened to … Read morePokémon Center Osaka Part One: The Store
“Congratulations!” Jade! Please leave your email address in the comments so we can discuss how to get you your prize! As always, thanks to everyone who entered, and I’m very sorry that you all couldn’t win something. The good news is that I have another giveaway planned for August as part of my Japan 2013 trip … Read moreAnd the Steins;Gate giveaway winner is…
Anyone with even a passing interest in Japan has probably heard of maid cafés, but did you know they also have butler cafés? I’ve summoned the courage to investigate a maid café once before, and ever since I learned that butler cafés also existed, I knew I had to check one out someday. Unfortunately, Osaka … Read moreAnne in Japan 2013: Steins; Gate Café in Den Den Town feat. Coaster Giveaway!
One thing I adore about Japan is the fact that, unlike the United States and Australia (and many other countries, I assume), it still has a very active arcade scene. Every large city, and even many of the smaller ones, have at least one or two arcades equipped with all the latest machines, ranging from … Read moreAnne in Japan 2013: Arcades and Gatchapon
Two weeks sure flies by when you’re having fun! As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been off enjoying the wonderful land of Japan, where my days were filled with (mostly) eating and shopping. But I did manage to sneak in a couple of other activities, too! Thanks to all who followed my adventures … Read moreAnne in Japan 2013: Vacation Recap