Hima na toki!

So today was my first day of my afternoon workshop on "learning Japanese through Anime and Manga." It was more interesting than my workshops last week but I still felt like my time would be better spent either focusing on my regular language class or exploring Tokyo more. I decided, screw it, I can do better by just sitting in my room reading all the manga I've bought and learning at my own pace, so I dropped the class, which means I only have class from 9-12 every day.

I wasn't sure if it was the right choice, though. I mean, I am spending a lot of money to be here, I really should get my money's worth...

Then I used my newfound free time to visit Akihabara this afternoon. It was the right choice.

I only had time to visit 2 stores (since I spent about an hour in each...), one of which was "Super Potato" a huge 4 story store devoted solely to retro games. (Paul, you are going to fucking worship me when you see what I got you there...) The top floor was even a little arcade with old games. I played R-Type and died on the second level :(

Outside and inside the store they're constantly playing themes and songs from 8-bit games. It drew me in like a moth to a flame...

When I get rich, I am TOTALLY getting a cocktail-style Ice Climbers arcade machine.