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And I'm back from Japan...

Posted by R3DPhoenix - October 26th, 2008


I'm back from Japan and it makes me sick. Japan is officially the greatest country on the face of the earth, with all its lights, funny nerds and decent weather (I live in England, the rain capital of the world...). Bah, humbug. Well, in case you're curious as to what I brought back from the rand of the rising sun, douzo (Jap: here you are).

1. Famitsu Magazine
I wanted to get a copy of this because it seemed to be the most reputable Japanese gaming magazine. And because it marks games out of 40, which is kinda cool. I can't really read much of it though. Only bits like 'this game' and 'Final Fantasy XIII'. Hmph.

2. Manga
I got two mangas: Doubutsu no Mori and Supa Mario-kun. For normal folk, that's Animal Crossing and Super Mario. The Animal Crossing one is pretty cool because its lots of little comic strips. The ones I can make out seem to involve Tom Nook selling large volumes of fishing rods. Nice one, Tom! The Mario one involves lots of large smiles. It looks distinctly evil.

3. Famicom (!!)
That's right bitches, I've got me a Famicom. I went to Akihabara and got myself one for 3600 yen (£24, $39) and it's now my pride and joy. The shop I bought it in had some rather questionable articles for sale though...
I also got four carts: Super Mario USA, Dr. Mario, Yoshi no Kukki and Dragonball Z. For those of you wondering why I got the last one, I was with some friends and we thought it was a fighting game and we could hook it up the the TV in our hostel and have some lolz. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a text heavy RPG. 500 yen down the drain then... For those of you quizzing why I got the other three, I was looking for cheap and cheerful games. And they popped up.

4. Japanese Sweets
I'd already had these from when my dad went to Japan, so I decided to bring some back so I could chomp on down. Pocky and Koara no Maachi FTW!

5. Donald Duck Hat
From Tokyo Disneyland. I wore it all day and subsequently have about fifteen pictures taken with horrendously excited Japanese schoolgirls who were thrilled to see a tall, blond, curly haired gaijin wearing a child's hat. I felt insanely special. Overall, I had about fifty* pictures taken with Japanese school girls bearing the peace sign. Over here, girls don't even look at me. Man, I want to go back.

6. Kirby Plushie
Officially my new best friend. Kawaii desune!

7. USB Humping Dog
Plug it into your laptop USB and this happy little fella starts frantically humping. I laughed solidly for about ten minutes watching this cute little dog make sweet love to my computer. And no stains!

There might be other stuff that I've forgotten about and am yet to unpack. For anyone who hasn't been, fucking go to Japan. It is absolutely incredible in every way possible and your head may explode. And go to Shinjuku station at morning rush hour. It's a truly rewarding experience to be crushed and marauded by hoards of Japanese businessmen who've never heard of deoderant. Plus the staff push you onto the trains to fit everyone on. Fun times desu!

I am, however, jetlagged as hell. I cannot for the life of me sleep on a plane so I am suffering a bit here. Might go for a kip now...

*Kay, it was actually, like five. Felt like fifty to me...

And I'm back from Japan...


Comments

Coolio

It is rather, isn't it :]

You got an issue of Famitsu? You're lucky. I've always wanted one.

Fifty pictures hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Stfu, I can't count bi'ch.