December 22, 2004
Treasures in Akihabara
See what I found!!! My boyfriend who is currently visiting me in Tokyo is happy as a 3 year old and shows me his treasures. He spend hours in Akihabara (also known as Electric town) looking for old style games and he found some real bargains. A shop full of small colorful and funny portable games from the late 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s and the cheapest ones where only 50 Yen! (about 3,50 kr).
The great thing about having a visitor is that I get the chance to experience Tokyo all over again and this time through his eyes. I realize that after all I’ve learned a lot of things since I got here in October. My Japanese may be very limited but still I know how to order food, ask for a different size while shopping and use everyday greetings. I don’t get lost on the trains or metro anymore and I know what to get in the grocery store even though I can’t read.
PS. Happy birthday Osing who is turning 22 today!