Archive for November, 2007

Tokyo Day 4 Part 3 — Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko

After our Akiba-browsing (Tokyo Day 4 Part 2), we went to Shibuya. Train Station: Shibuya. There were a lot of schoolgirls just hanging around Shibuya Station. Statue of Hachiko, the faithful dog. Read the touching story of Hachiko’s loyalty. People scatter-crossing at the busy, busy junction. Dari was looking for a place where we could [...]


Tokyo Day 4 Part 2 — Akihabara Radio Kaikan, Volks Dolls, Adult Shop

After visiting Tokyo Station (Tokyo Day 4 Part 1), we decided to take the rest of the day easy and hopped over to Akihabara to do a bit of browsing. Train Station: Akihabara Radio Kaikan Akiba Radio Kaikan building – home to Kotobukiya, Volks, K-Books, Yellow Submarine and Havikorotoy, among others. It’s very near Akiba [...]