12/10 Akiba and dinner at a local teishoku restaurant

So because E hadn't been to Akiba yet ("What?!?!") we decided to make a stop there and let her taste the Otaku-culture. :D We went together with A and met up E's friend who we were with last time E was here as well.

We split up in Akiba and A and I went to look for a CD. Going to a lot of stores, you can't help but notice that most of the people inside are men who look like Densha Otoko in varying sizes. We went into this store with several floors filled with anime CD, DVDs and... adult things. They're always on the top floor for some reason. So when A and I took the elevator to the CD album floor another guy squeezed in and pushed the button for the top floor. Eh. It just felt strange seeing a person like this fully knowing what kind of intentions he has. Especially when it comes to these things...

We found the CD and walked around looking for computers and cameras. Shopping for electronics in Sweden always feels like such a big affair, with mental preparation and getting into the mood and everything, whereas while in Tokyo (especially Akiba), I get the feeling that it's just an everyday, spontaneous thing. I think it has to do with how electronics stores look like, as I've mentioned before in my blog. Most of the stores here selling electronics are packed and products are put on, often, un-fancy racks. Low ceiling and entrances without sliding automatic glass doors and stuff like that. Really different!

Afterwards, we headed to Shinjuku to check out some more stuff. The electronics stores here as more like the Swedish ones, but still have a different atmosphere. (Durr, I'm in a different country!) We had crepes at Shinjuku and they were noooo way as good as the ones in Harajuku. Ikebukuro crepes come close but Harajuku's are the best! How about starting up a crepe business in Sweden E? It might work! Crepe Karaoke-kan!

Night time came and we felt that our bellies needed some kind of reward after a day of walking around, so we went back to Shimotakaido to have dinner. That was actually my first time eating here, and by then I had been staying for a month! Can you imagine? We went to an old, mysig and relaxed Japanese restaurant which seemed to be run by a couple who where in their 70s. It had a home-ish kind of feel to it and they serve delicious miso-soup! Of the few people who ate there, most of them looked like the same age as the couple themselves.

The tables and the seats looked like this. I think the Sazae-san anime was playing on TV. Also, note the pin-up posters! They've probably been on the wall since the day the restaurant opened. The washed away colors really give a nostalgic feeling which furthered enhanced the atmosphere.

Me having katsudon. Love it!

We also got free towels because we were foreigners. :D Such hospitality. I really liked it there. Felt very Japanese and comfortable and cozy.

On the way home, I think E and I bought anpan again. Ahhh this sweet addiction! Red bean paste! In bread! Winning combination! Makes me want to drink Mom's 紅豆糖水 though. ;__; I miss it.

Most of our nights E and I spend together watching drama and playing games. Sometimes we'll just throw a spontaneous Mario Kart or a Mario Party party. I'm so lucky to have friends to play games with! :D Although it almost never happens when E isn't here, so you seem to be the driving force! Utan Problem Att Locka Hit Spelsugna Utbytesstudenter!