Visiting Japan [UPDATED: Eva World report with photos]
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Visiting Japan [UPDATED: Eva World report with photos]
I've read through the older threads I could find that covered visiting Japan, but it's been a couple of years since those topics saw any activity, so hopefully no one will mind if I start afresh here.
I'm visiting Japan two weeks from now (from the 13th to the 30th), and it turns out to be pretty bad timing.
Evastore Tokyo-01 is in the middle of relocating.
The Eva Exhibit is in between locations.
The Eva Sword Exhibit is touring outside of the country.
Thank gosh the whole "Hakone as Tokyo-3" tourism thing is still in swing. So I can still visit the relevant series setting locations, check out Hakone's own little Evastore ("Eva-Ya") at the train station, and visit Eva World at Fuji-Q Highland.
I also found the Kotobukiya store near Akihabara, so I'll investigate and see what Eva figures they have in stock.
But it's not enough, dammit! So I lay myself prostrate at the feet of you good people, and beg for any suggestions you might have on other Eva-relevant places to visit, whether it be Eva Pachinko machines, themed cafes, or Lawson/7-Eleven stores that might still be doing Eva promotions. I'm grateful for any little suggestion of anywhere I might be able to fling some cash at some merch (been good with my money long enough, the promised time is now at hand).
This old article mentions a possible "third branch of the Evangelion theme stores" - wonder if that actually eventuated.
This "Third Impact" tour (which I wish I'd discovered earlier) mentions restaurants, so I guess there is still still some places offering Eva-themed menu items? Guess I should try contacting them to ask about it.
I'll probably visit Tokyo Skytree, maybe they still stock a few Eva souvenirs.
Anyway, thanks in advance to anyone that can offer some advice.
UPDATE: My little report on my visit to Eva World is now online.
I'm visiting Japan two weeks from now (from the 13th to the 30th), and it turns out to be pretty bad timing.
Evastore Tokyo-01 is in the middle of relocating.
The Eva Exhibit is in between locations.
The Eva Sword Exhibit is touring outside of the country.
Thank gosh the whole "Hakone as Tokyo-3" tourism thing is still in swing. So I can still visit the relevant series setting locations, check out Hakone's own little Evastore ("Eva-Ya") at the train station, and visit Eva World at Fuji-Q Highland.
I also found the Kotobukiya store near Akihabara, so I'll investigate and see what Eva figures they have in stock.
But it's not enough, dammit! So I lay myself prostrate at the feet of you good people, and beg for any suggestions you might have on other Eva-relevant places to visit, whether it be Eva Pachinko machines, themed cafes, or Lawson/7-Eleven stores that might still be doing Eva promotions. I'm grateful for any little suggestion of anywhere I might be able to fling some cash at some merch (been good with my money long enough, the promised time is now at hand).
This old article mentions a possible "third branch of the Evangelion theme stores" - wonder if that actually eventuated.
This "Third Impact" tour (which I wish I'd discovered earlier) mentions restaurants, so I guess there is still still some places offering Eva-themed menu items? Guess I should try contacting them to ask about it.
I'll probably visit Tokyo Skytree, maybe they still stock a few Eva souvenirs.
Anyway, thanks in advance to anyone that can offer some advice.
UPDATE: My little report on my visit to Eva World is now online.
Last edited by Riotgear on Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I'll be on the Third Impact Tour. Will miss the 7-Eleven promo though.
Based on my haven't been there yet knowledge:
-Book Off: For used books, etc.
-Nakano Broadway: Going to search for cels here. The one store I know that would stock them and other used as well as new goods is Mandarake.
-Skytree: I have seen video of there being Eva merch here.
Other stores I can think of are Animate and I've heard that near the UFO catcher places are stores that buy the prizes that people win and sell them.
As for Hakone, I've also seen Eva-themed merch (e.g. Kaji manju) at the funicular station from IG.
Based on my haven't been there yet knowledge:
-Book Off: For used books, etc.
-Nakano Broadway: Going to search for cels here. The one store I know that would stock them and other used as well as new goods is Mandarake.
-Skytree: I have seen video of there being Eva merch here.
Other stores I can think of are Animate and I've heard that near the UFO catcher places are stores that buy the prizes that people win and sell them.
As for Hakone, I've also seen Eva-themed merch (e.g. Kaji manju) at the funicular station from IG.
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I did a lot of searching at various BOOKOFF stores in pretty much every city I went to in Japan when I was there last. Most of them have both books and DVDs and CDs and stuff, but it's always a lottery to what you're going to find. I focused mainly on stuff I wouldn't be able to get online.
Other than that you just gotta keep your eyes peeled for anything Evangelion.
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Thank you for your suggestions and tips, guys. I've managed to locate most of the stores you've mentioned.
Wow, cool! I was wondering if one of the lucky 20 people booked on that tour were EGF members. I bet you'll have a blast, and probably make some great friends! I'd love to hear about it after it's over.
IG = Ig Cafe (イグ・カフェ)? Is it an Ig Cafe at this funicular station?
If you don't get a reply from someone else before then, I'll let you know if I spy any in my travels around various cities.
Wow, cool! I was wondering if one of the lucky 20 people booked on that tour were EGF members. I bet you'll have a blast, and probably make some great friends! I'd love to hear about it after it's over.
IG = Ig Cafe (イグ・カフェ)? Is it an Ig Cafe at this funicular station?
If you don't get a reply from someone else before then, I'll let you know if I spy any in my travels around various cities.
IG = Instagram. The Eva-Ya stuff is too cool. Let us know what you find and I'll build from there!
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How could I forget this, reach out to the guy who runs http://evangelion.eu/ , he's been to Japan a few times, most recently to see 3.0. He is also a member here but hasn't been active in over a year.
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I'm also planning on visiting Japan sometime in the relative future. Probably won't be for a year, possibly two, though as my income is nothing special and I'll only be able to put 50-100 back at a time. I plan on visiting the Ghibli Museum, maybe a beach in Okinawa or somewhere, shopping around different districts, visiting hotsprings and heading to Evangelion World around Mt. Fuji. I plan to stay for no shorter than two weeks, but hopefully a month at most so I can get the most bang for my buck and get the full experience.
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Over a month later and I finally got off my ass and posted a little writeup on my trip to Eva World (it's mostly just photos). A special thanks to Fazmotron for giving me the OK to do a little comparison between the attraction's current state and how it was during his visit in 2012.
There's photos of the 3.0-themed stuff that was added during last year's renewal project, which hasn't been covered online quite as much as the likes of the life-size Eva-01. So perhaps the exhibits like this one are new to some of you:
I'll also be covering my visit to the little "Eva-Ya" store, plus my Eva-themed sightseeing experience in Hakone, in the near future.
Sailor Star Dust: I examined every toy capsule machine I spied in the five different locations I stayed, and was surprised and disappointed that the only place I found Eva gashapon was at Eva World. I didn't get to spend more than a few hours in Akihabara, but even there I had no luck (though stores did of course sell other Eva merch there). However, I think that these machines are probably in frequent rotation, as they generally seem to be related to the most current popular franchises. So if you visit around the time that the final Rebuild film comes out, there should be a higher likelihood you'll find Eva toy capsules.
There's photos of the 3.0-themed stuff that was added during last year's renewal project, which hasn't been covered online quite as much as the likes of the life-size Eva-01. So perhaps the exhibits like this one are new to some of you:
I'll also be covering my visit to the little "Eva-Ya" store, plus my Eva-themed sightseeing experience in Hakone, in the near future.
Sailor Star Dust: I examined every toy capsule machine I spied in the five different locations I stayed, and was surprised and disappointed that the only place I found Eva gashapon was at Eva World. I didn't get to spend more than a few hours in Akihabara, but even there I had no luck (though stores did of course sell other Eva merch there). However, I think that these machines are probably in frequent rotation, as they generally seem to be related to the most current popular franchises. So if you visit around the time that the final Rebuild film comes out, there should be a higher likelihood you'll find Eva toy capsules.
I also owe the forum an update, although I just got back 2 days ago. Will rebump the Third Impact Tour page when I can.
About the gashapon, I too did not see them anywhere except for Eva World and Eva-Ya. The Eva-Ya ones dispense can badges (mini pins) of headshots of the pilots and Pen-Pen in Hakone.
About the gashapon, I too did not see them anywhere except for Eva World and Eva-Ya. The Eva-Ya ones dispense can badges (mini pins) of headshots of the pilots and Pen-Pen in Hakone.
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Great write-up RG, except all it does is make me want to go back.
Also, I hope you got some churros while you were there.
Also, I hope you got some churros while you were there.
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Faz, did you go with someone else when you were at Eva World?
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Nope, I was all by my lonesome. I had to leave my family in Tokyo in the morning, then meet up with them in Kyoto in the evening, it was a weird day.
Would have been great to go with someone else though, even just so I could get my photo taken with all the bits and pieces.
So... anyone keen for an EvaGeeks meet-up at Fuji Q?
Would have been great to go with someone else though, even just so I could get my photo taken with all the bits and pieces.
So... anyone keen for an EvaGeeks meet-up at Fuji Q?
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