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nikoniko · 01-26-2006, 11:47 AM

Yeah, that might be Topos. In the one I went to, the basement floor was devoted to software, and also had some arcade machines for play.

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Originally Posted by squarejawhero

As for the resteraunt, it was based around Tanuki (racoons) and featured one of those wonderful big Tanuki statues at the entrance with the massive testicles. Snapped a pic of one in the street too.

Coolio!

They always remind me of the old Infocom game, Leather Goddesses of Phobos. Here's why:

Spoiler:
There's a machine in the game called a T-Remover. Anything you put inside comes backs out with all the letters 't' removed from its name. So, for instance if you put some 'tea' in, you'd get some 'ea' out. I had the brilliant idea to stick some 'cotton balls' in it... you can probably deduce what I ended up with.

By the way, you might show my avatar to your cousin and see if he recognizes it. The title is a clue to its nature if he doesn't.

saucyminx · 01-27-2006, 12:30 PM

I gave SJH a call, today. The skinny sod sounded very happy and excited. He went to Studio Ghibli with his cousin, and I got the feeling that he almost bought the whole gift shop while he was there. Typical

. See what happens when I'm not around him. I'm going to let him tell you guys everything himself when he pops in later, though.

nikoniko · 01-27-2006, 01:11 PM

He must've picked up at least a Totoro or two. It is Japanese law that everyone who visits Ghibli must buy a Totoro.

squarejawhero · 01-27-2006, 05:17 PM

No, I didn't buy a Totoro, mainly because the stuffed ones weren't very good. And I didn't buy a Catbus either, despite clinging onto one all the way to the counter. BUT I did buy a beautiful Jiji from Kiki's delivery service, my favourite film of all of the Ghibli cannon. I also got my mum a Kiki toy set with a wonderfully sculpted Kiki riding her broom with Jiji on the front. The little black cat is one of my favourite characters in animation, as he's so well done and animated!

I also got myself a book on Howls Moving Castle, difference being it's a massive paper sculpture you create yourself by cutting and gluing all the pieces together. Superb!

Later on my cousin bent my arm and confused me into buying Metroid Pinball on DS, which is the best Pinball game there is I've played, bar none. Including Devil wossname on the Genesis. Heheh. No more spending for a while now, although looking at the MP3 player prices... it may have to be done...

Intrepid Homoludens · 01-27-2006, 05:20 PM

Goddamnit I want a Jiji, too!!!! And a catbus!

nikoniko · 01-27-2006, 07:27 PM

Trepsie, if you really want your own Jiji and Catbus, I can pick them up for you next time I'm there. Shipping from Japan to the US isn't expensive. There's something I've got to pick up as well which I haven't been able to find in any other stores.

......

If I had a bus, I would so be doing a Catbus mod:

Except my Catbus would have moving legs and be able to leap up big hills and run along the top of power lines and... well, maybe I'd just start with the moving legs.

squarejawhero · 01-27-2006, 07:44 PM

Me and my cousin on a castle in the sky, yesterday!

nikoniko · 01-27-2006, 09:11 PM

Uh, guys, don't be alarmed... but there seems to be a giant robot behind you. Just move away carefully one step at a time, don't make any sudden movements, and ~~there's a slim chance you'll survive~~ I'm sure you'll be just fine, just fine...

squarejawhero · 01-28-2006, 01:28 AM

Got another with me looking scared on my cousins phone, lol! Dunno where it is though!

When to a Buddhist shrine today... Little Edo north of Tokyo, one of the oldest parts around here... Japanese buildings have a tendency to burn down back in the day, being made of wood and all. Had some good food, but will post more soon!

saucyminx · 01-28-2006, 01:50 AM

I thought you said it's snowing in Japan..?

squarejawhero · 01-28-2006, 01:58 AM

No, clear skies. It snowed last week and icy patches and snow piles are still about tho...

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1343/img11524fs.jpg
TANUKI FEVER!!!!

Holy crap. Could someone resize that? LOL!

nikoniko · 01-28-2006, 03:50 AM

For those without 30" monitors...

nikoniko · 01-28-2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by squarejawhero

Japanese buildings have a tendency to burn down back in the day, being made of wood and all.

Few temples even last long enough to burn down. Most are torn down and completely rebuilt exactly as before on a regular basis, some as often as every 20 years. When the Japanese tell you a temple is hundreds of years old, they mean that the first time it was built was that long ago. Except for some of the stone castles, there are very few old buildings with any original materials in Japan. Some apartment buildings have stood longer than the temples you'll see. It's an interesting philosophy, really.

saucyminx · 01-28-2006, 02:58 PM

Apparently SJH accidentally looked up a Japanese schoolgirl's insanely short skirt while he was on a train. I'll let him tell the rest of the story while I decide whether or not to gouge his eyes

Short skirt is all the rage there, isn't it? In my country, any girl whose pinafore skirt is shorter than her knee will get a disciplinary hearing.

*sighs* Sometimes I do miss the school uniform... well, not that much

nikoniko · 01-28-2006, 03:26 PM

At school, the skirt is worn level with the top of the knee; as soon as school is over and the girls step out the doors, their skirts magically rise a few inches higher. A lot of stores also sell "fashion uniforms", which are like real uniforms but much racier... tight tops and very short skirts. On the weekend especially, you'll see these girls gather in groups of two or three and hang out downtown where they can compete with other girl groups for attention from the guys.

It's more of an urban thing, though. Where I live there's not much downtown for teens to escape away from their parents, so you see this behavior much less.

saucyminx · 01-28-2006, 03:34 PM

Even though I hate Sailormoon, she and her posse do look good in those outfits

Intrepid Homoludens · 01-28-2006, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squarejawhero

No, clear skies. It snowed last week and icy patches and snow piles are still about tho...

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1343/img11524fs.jpg
TANUKI FEVER!!!!

Holy crap. Could someone resize that? LOL!

squaresie, just take the image tag out and keep it as a link. some of us are still on dial up connection.

saucyminx · 01-28-2006, 04:31 PM

Ha ha! You got told off! SJH is a raccoon head

squarejawhero · 01-28-2006, 04:54 PM

My post can't be edited for some reason. I tried as soon as I posted yesterday and it wouldn't do it.

nikoniko · 01-28-2006, 05:10 PM

Hehehe... the power of Tanuki defies you!

01-27-2006, 12:30 PM	#62
saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	I gave SJH a call, today. The skinny sod sounded very happy and excited. He went to Studio Ghibli with his cousin, and I got the feeling that he almost bought the whole gift shop while he was there. Typical . See what happens when I'm not around him. I'm going to let him tell you guys everything himself when he pops in later, though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

01-27-2006, 01:11 PM	#63
nikoniko Translate Me Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 418	He must've picked up at least a Totoro or two. It is Japanese law that everyone who visits Ghibli must buy a Totoro. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-27-2006, 05:17 PM	#64
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	No, I didn't buy a Totoro, mainly because the stuffed ones weren't very good. And I didn't buy a Catbus either, despite clinging onto one all the way to the counter. BUT I did buy a beautiful Jiji from Kiki's delivery service, my favourite film of all of the Ghibli cannon. I also got my mum a Kiki toy set with a wonderfully sculpted Kiki riding her broom with Jiji on the front. The little black cat is one of my favourite characters in animation, as he's so well done and animated! I also got myself a book on Howls Moving Castle, difference being it's a massive paper sculpture you create yourself by cutting and gluing all the pieces together. Superb! Later on my cousin bent my arm and confused me into buying Metroid Pinball on DS, which is the best Pinball game there is I've played, bar none. Including Devil wossname on the Genesis. Heheh. No more spending for a while now, although looking at the MP3 player prices... it may have to be done... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

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01-27-2006, 07:27 PM	#66
nikoniko Translate Me Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 418	Trepsie, if you really want your own Jiji and Catbus, I can pick them up for you next time I'm there. Shipping from Japan to the US isn't expensive. There's something I've got to pick up as well which I haven't been able to find in any other stores. ...... If I had a bus, I would so be doing a Catbus mod: Except my Catbus would have moving legs and be able to leap up big hills and run along the top of power lines and... well, maybe I'd just start with the moving legs. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-27-2006, 07:44 PM	#67
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	Me and my cousin on a castle in the sky, yesterday! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

01-27-2006, 09:11 PM	#68
nikoniko Translate Me Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 418	Uh, guys, don't be alarmed... but there seems to be a giant robot behind you. Just move away carefully one step at a time, don't make any sudden movements, and ~~there's a slim chance you'll survive~~ I'm sure you'll be just fine, just fine... Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by nikoniko; 01-27-2006 at 09:19 PM.

01-28-2006, 01:28 AM	#69
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	Got another with me looking scared on my cousins phone, lol! Dunno where it is though! When to a Buddhist shrine today... Little Edo north of Tokyo, one of the oldest parts around here... Japanese buildings have a tendency to burn down back in the day, being made of wood and all. Had some good food, but will post more soon! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

01-28-2006, 01:50 AM	#70
saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	I thought you said it's snowing in Japan..? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

01-28-2006, 01:58 AM	#71
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	No, clear skies. It snowed last week and icy patches and snow piles are still about tho... http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/1343/img11524fs.jpg TANUKI FEVER!!!! Holy crap. Could someone resize that? LOL! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die. Last edited by AFGNCAAP; 01-29-2006 at 06:41 AM. Reason: replaced the picture with a link

01-28-2006, 03:50 AM	#72
nikoniko Translate Me Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 418	For those without 30" monitors... Share Share this post on Twitter

01-28-2006, 02:58 PM	#74
saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	Apparently SJH accidentally looked up a Japanese schoolgirl's insanely short skirt while he was on a train. I'll let him tell the rest of the story while I decide whether or not to gouge his eyes Short skirt is all the rage there, isn't it? In my country, any girl whose pinafore skirt is shorter than her knee will get a disciplinary hearing. sighs Sometimes I do miss the school uniform... well, not that much Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

01-28-2006, 03:26 PM	#75
nikoniko Translate Me Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 418	At school, the skirt is worn level with the top of the knee; as soon as school is over and the girls step out the doors, their skirts magically rise a few inches higher. A lot of stores also sell "fashion uniforms", which are like real uniforms but much racier... tight tops and very short skirts. On the weekend especially, you'll see these girls gather in groups of two or three and hang out downtown where they can compete with other girl groups for attention from the guys. It's more of an urban thing, though. Where I live there's not much downtown for teens to escape away from their parents, so you see this behavior much less. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-28-2006, 03:34 PM	#76
saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	Even though I hate Sailormoon, she and her posse do look good in those outfits Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

01-28-2006, 04:31 PM	#78
saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	Ha ha! You got told off! SJH is a raccoon head Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

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01-28-2006, 04:54 PM	#79
squarejawhero Epinionated. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,841	My post can't be edited for some reason. I tried as soon as I posted yesterday and it wouldn't do it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Starter of Thread Must Die.

01-28-2006, 05:10 PM	#80
nikoniko Translate Me Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 418	Hehehe... the power of Tanuki defies you! Share Share this post on Twitter