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Akihabara – An Otaku Paradise

I wrote last week about Tokyo Disneyland and described it as The Happiest Place in Tokyo. And I stand by that, if you grew up watching Disney movies on a loop then you will LOVE Disneyland. But if you grew up with a Gameboy or PlayStation controller in one hand and a Nobuo Uematsu soundtrackContinue reading “Akihabara – An Otaku Paradise”

The Happiest Place on Earth – or at least, in Tokyo

I remember as a kid, I think I was about 5, being told about Disneyland. I remember being told about the rides and the characters all walking around. And I remember this burning desire to GO TO DISNEYLAND. And so at *thirtysomething* – I went. I had been forewarned that Tokyo Disneyland is very busy.Continue reading “The Happiest Place on Earth – or at least, in Tokyo”

Vegetarian in Tokyo

Hello, my name’s Amanda and I am vegetarian. We travelled to Tokyo for two weeks in December 2019 and being vegetarian brought along a few challenges. I will say upfront that I am not vegan. I do eat dairy, honey and eggs. I do avoid meat and fish based broths. I do love mochi! MyContinue reading “Vegetarian in Tokyo”

Can you travel in Tokyo and not speak any Japanese?

The answer is Yes! – but… (let me explain) We spent two weeks in Tokyo in December 2019. Our party of four spoke a range of Japanese from able to hold a very basic conversation to hello, thank you and numbers. The result? A good time was had by all. But would it be possibleContinue reading “Can you travel in Tokyo and not speak any Japanese?”

Who Am I?

Hello! My name is Amanda. I’m 32, live in Australia, I have 2 children, I work part time, I am studying Japanese and History at university in hopes of becoming a high school teacher, I am an assistant instructor of karate and… I’m 100% an Otaku. Yep. Totally and unashamedly obsessed with Pop Culture. WeContinue reading “Who Am I?”