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Hey sega-16 readers, I have arrived in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Japan (which is crammed in between Tokyo and Yokohama) for study abroad at Keio University. Although classes don't start for a few weeks, so far my impression of Japan is very positive, people are really nice and it looks like there is much to see and do.
I was riding a taxi last night and counted at least 5 arcades on one street, and that was only in the span of maybe 10 minutes at best. Wow!
Cool! I've got a friend who's determined to do just that after he graduates. I've heard that it's pretty much a life changing experience for whomever goes. How long are you staying.
I WAS wondering where'd you gone lately....
Oh, and about your topic title:
It's a pretty big place, why not study two?
(rimshot)
Cool! I'm glad you arrived safely Rodger. Now you need to scour those game shops, so you can send me lots of Mega Drive games! :D
Seriously, enjoy your stay. You're now our Man in Japan! I can't wait to hear about your experiences.
"Genesis around the world" just got a whole new meaning!
I've studied abroad...or two.
Take some pics (if you can) of wacky Japanese stuff and ,more importantly, hot Japanese women.
Panty vending machine pictures are optional.
P.S. Enjoy it there!
hey guys, thanks for the kind words! Yeah haha, preparing for Japan was what caused me to fall off the radar here for a bit, but hopefully now i can get some cool japanese gaming info! Let's see, I'm studying at Keio University for a year, so i'm gonna be here a while haha. It's really cool, i've just started to post some pictures on facebook (anyone can view them with this link):
http://wmich.facebook.com/album.php?...1d&id=12117408
but yeah, everyone is very nice, i'm staying at a great place. Did some grocery shopping this morning, funny to see imported american items like corn dogs selling at inflated prices (8 bucks for like 3 corn dogs lol?) It's a fun time, and I can't wait to see the game stores :)
I'll keep everyone posted!!
Sweet Flakes? Are those like Corn Flakes?
haha yes, sweet flakes are like the knock off corn flakes. I actually saw real corn flakes here yesterday, but they were more pricey.
Went to a thrift store around the corner from where I live and they had a bunch of games (although, it was mainly nintendo). Japanese nes (famicom) games for like 3 bucks, snes for 10, and a used x-box for 80 bucks. They had the sega saturn mouse boxed for 10 bucks. Didn't see any mega drive stuff there though, but it was a very interesting find.
How expensive is petrol?
Why do you wanna know that, you going to drive to Japan? :p
Lucky devil. Bring back a present for me of the imported variety, eh?
They probably have alot of Xbox systems laying around there don't they? ;)
The only ones that aren't dust mite colonies are those DOA systems.
Try some of that Cucumber Pepsi and let us know if it's good or tastes like ass.
How's the sushi?
haha hey everyone. Let's see, the sushi here is good, though I've only had a little. Had some great soba today at a traditional japanese reastraunt (you even had to take off you shoes before sitting down). had this great drink today called 'calpis.' Say it out loud and and that 'l' starts to sound like a 'w' haha.
Went to my first three story arcade today! I about died haha. It was awesome, though there were no 2D fighters. The first floor was like claw games and what not, the second floor had shooting, racing, and slots. Played this awesome mobile suit gundam game where you get into this giant cockpit and pilot he gundam. Very cool. The third floor was like dancing games, DDR, guitar and drummania. There was also a part of the third floor called 'pretty station' where there was a bunch of picture machines.
Saw a few other arcades and such. I updated my facebook link that I posted above with a ton of new pictures. Today was a great trip to Yokohama, and there were arcades all over the place. Saw a maid cafe too. And what appeared to be a strip club. Oh my haha.