Comments on: Ringing in the New Year in Little Tokyo http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/ Now with 30% more delicious cake! Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:47:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: shirokiryuu http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1248 shirokiryuu Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:27:52 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1248 WHATT??? My family got pissed off because we got somewhat lost trying to find Kinokuniya in L.A. (I went to Kamikaze Anime and Anime Jungle though). It's cool how they have those little performances in that little area, I went for vacation, and it was crowded though. It has a nice atmosphere with all the little vendors on the street, it feels like a little town. At least there's a Kinokuniya near me (in Japantown, SF). However next time I'll surely find it. WHATT??? My family got pissed off because we got somewhat lost trying to find Kinokuniya in L.A. (I went to Kamikaze Anime and Anime Jungle though). It’s cool how they have those little performances in that little area, I went for vacation, and it was crowded though. It has a nice atmosphere with all the little vendors on the street, it feels like a little town.

At least there’s a Kinokuniya near me (in Japantown, SF). However next time I’ll surely find it.

]]> By: 0rion http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1226 0rion Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:44:27 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1226 <blockquote><strong>blauereiter: </strong><em>"I wonder why there aren’t more Kinokuniyas here in Tokyo itself , there’s only 2 here in Shinjuku, located within walking distance from each other."</em></blockquote> Yeah, I've often wondered that myself. I think part of it is because of all the discount chains like Book Off, which are far more common. Also, travel around Tokyo is much easier than here in Los Angeles, so you can get to your favorite stores more easily. People just come to the popular shopping locations, so the stores that are in those areas always get plenty of business. <blockquote><strong>Nekonron: </strong><em>"Wish you had taken a video of the dance or something"</em></blockquote> I'm just a humble still photographer. Guff is the videographer side of our operation, and he was off on vacation and thus couldn't join me this time. Blame him. <blockquote><strong>IcyStorm: </strong><em>"For the events, did they talk a lot in Japanese?"</em></blockquote> The announcements and such were all either in English or were biligual. Many of the songs themselves were of course all in Japanese, though. <blockquote><strong>Zeke: </strong><em>"DUDE!! That looks like sooooo much Fun :) Maybe I can join you next January."</em></blockquote> Definitely! You should come on down to Little Tokyo and meet up some time. :) <blockquote><strong>CCY: </strong><em>"What are the odds? I was just in Little Tokyo today on my way back from vacation, and I see this post."</em></blockquote> Wow, that's really funny! If I had known you would be in the area I would've come down to show you around. :P Maybe next time you're in town.

blauereiter: “I wonder why there aren’t more Kinokuniyas here in Tokyo itself , there’s only 2 here in Shinjuku, located within walking distance from each other.”

Yeah, I’ve often wondered that myself. I think part of it is because of all the discount chains like Book Off, which are far more common. Also, travel around Tokyo is much easier than here in Los Angeles, so you can get to your favorite stores more easily. People just come to the popular shopping locations, so the stores that are in those areas always get plenty of business.

Nekonron: “Wish you had taken a video of the dance or something”

I’m just a humble still photographer. Guff is the videographer side of our operation, and he was off on vacation and thus couldn’t join me this time. Blame him.

IcyStorm: “For the events, did they talk a lot in Japanese?”

The announcements and such were all either in English or were biligual. Many of the songs themselves were of course all in Japanese, though.

Zeke: “DUDE!! That looks like sooooo much Fun :) Maybe I can join you next January.”

Definitely! You should come on down to Little Tokyo and meet up some time. :)

CCY: “What are the odds? I was just in Little Tokyo today on my way back from vacation, and I see this post.”

Wow, that’s really funny! If I had known you would be in the area I would’ve come down to show you around. :P

Maybe next time you’re in town.

]]> By: CCY http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1219 CCY Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:22:07 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1219 What are the odds? I was just in Little Tokyo today on my way back from vacation, and I see this post. Still, somehow I managed to miss this Kinokuniya, although I did hit another one in Costa Mesa. Personally, they've always felt expensive to me, though. I personally enjoy Book Off, a cheap used book store with a good collection (anime artbooks, manga, CDs, books in both languages, one even had import games). I know they have 3 stores down in the L.A. area. So, uh, thanks for the heads-up, or something. XD What are the odds? I was just in Little Tokyo today on my way back from vacation, and I see this post.

Still, somehow I managed to miss this Kinokuniya, although I did hit another one in Costa Mesa. Personally, they’ve always felt expensive to me, though. I personally enjoy Book Off, a cheap used book store with a good collection (anime artbooks, manga, CDs, books in both languages, one even had import games). I know they have 3 stores down in the L.A. area.

So, uh, thanks for the heads-up, or something. XD

]]> By: Zeke http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1217 Zeke Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:28:09 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1217 DUDE!! That looks like sooooo much Fun :) Maybe I can join you next January. DUDE!! That looks like sooooo much Fun :) Maybe I can join you next January.

]]> By: IcyStorm http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1215 IcyStorm Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:23:55 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1215 Ah, I wish would've gone. Unfortunately I was returning from a trip on the 1st and I have no ride to Little Tokyo anyway. For the events, did they talk a lot in Japanese? Because then I wouldn't have understood much... >_> Ah, I wish would’ve gone. Unfortunately I was returning from a trip on the 1st and I have no ride to Little Tokyo anyway.

For the events, did they talk a lot in Japanese? Because then I wouldn’t have understood much… >_>

]]> By: Nekonron http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1211 Nekonron Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:34:13 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1211 Wish you had taken a video of the dance or something :( I'd really like to see her in action. Wish you had taken a video of the dance or something :(

I’d really like to see her in action.

]]> By: Owen S http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1202 Owen S Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:03:45 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1202 In my defence, I had just read up on Japanese history the other day, kamikaze included. But if it's Japanese immigrants, then, well, I have nothing else to say. Also, it's funny how you have random English words like "Animate" and "Gamer(z?)" over there for their anime shops. Must be the novelty factor... In my defence, I had just read up on Japanese history the other day, kamikaze included. But if it’s Japanese immigrants, then, well, I have nothing else to say.

Also, it’s funny how you have random English words like “Animate” and “Gamer(z?)” over there for their anime shops. Must be the novelty factor…

]]> By: blauereiter http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1199 blauereiter Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:10:49 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1199 I wonder why there aren't more Kinokuniyas here in Tokyo itself , there's only 2 here in Shinjuku, located within walking distance from each other. Happy New year ! :] I wonder why there aren’t more Kinokuniyas here in Tokyo itself , there’s only 2 here in Shinjuku, located within walking distance from each other.

Happy New year ! :]

]]> By: korosora http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1198 korosora Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:50:05 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1198 "Oh, the one playing guitar’s male? I could’ve sworn otherwise." LOL, I thought so too. And Guff, you're not the only one. : “Oh, the one playing guitar’s male? I could’ve sworn otherwise.”

LOL, I thought so too.
And Guff, you’re not the only one. :

]]> By: 0rion http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1197 0rion Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:19:25 +0000 http://www.epicwin.org/2008/01/03/ringing-in-the-new-year-in-little-tokyo/#comment-1197 <blockquote><strong>Owen S: </strong><em>"...entirely inappropriate “Kamikaze” is as a name for an anime shop (no, really, do they even know the ramifications of the word?)"</em></blockquote> Well, seeing as how the people who run these stores are all Japanese immigrants, half of whom hardly speak English, I imagine they understand the meaning just fine. It's all just marketing; it would never fly in Japan, but in the US people have no problem with it so it works. <blockquote><strong>Kabitzin: </strong><em>" Noooo, you can’t buy love!!!"</em></blockquote> No doubt that's why it says I'll fail. ;) <blockquote><strong>Guff: </strong><em>"Sheesh. I can’t quite decide if I’m merely envious or downright furious."</em></blockquote> Haha, as you should be. That's what you get for trying travel over the holidays instead of staying here and blogging. :P

Owen S: “…entirely inappropriate “Kamikaze” is as a name for an anime shop (no, really, do they even know the ramifications of the word?)”

Well, seeing as how the people who run these stores are all Japanese immigrants, half of whom hardly speak English, I imagine they understand the meaning just fine. It’s all just marketing; it would never fly in Japan, but in the US people have no problem with it so it works.

Kabitzin: ”
Noooo, you can’t buy love!!!”

No doubt that’s why it says I’ll fail. ;)

Guff: “Sheesh. I can’t quite decide if I’m merely envious or downright furious.”

Haha, as you should be. That’s what you get for trying travel over the holidays instead of staying here and blogging. :P

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