Japan is incredible for many reasons, but it was at the top of Kelvyn’s list especially because of its anime and gaming culture.
When we booked our trip to Japan, I realized I had to step back and let Kelvyn do all of the planning. We knew instantly that we would be spending quite a bit of our time in and out of Pokémon Centers, anime, and gaming stores, so I mentally prepared myself while Kelvyn anxiously awaited the days to come.
Instagram Video
Since then, one of our videos from Japan has been getting a lot of traction on our Instagram, @THETRAVELERINUS.
You can click here to watch the video it if you haven’t already.
It’s the one where we show Kelvyn going around many of the anime and gaming stores while literally having the time of his life.
The text in the video is as follows:
“When you put your husband in charge of the itinerary…
And this is what it looks like
Budget = negative”
Many people loved the itinerary and the idea that you get a fun and childlike experience when you put your husband in charge. So, in case you are planning to visit and want to add to your fun, below is a list of all the places shown in the video in order.
Top Places to Visit In Japan – Anime and Gaming Edition
These are the names of the locations in order based on the clips of the Instagram video:
- Card Secret Tokyo
- Taito Station (Big Box Takodanoba)
- Card Secret Tokyo
- Pokémon Center DX Tokyo
- Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo (Sunshine City Mall)
- Ikebukuro GIGO Main Branch
- Card Secret Tokyo
- Yodobashi Akiba Akihabara
- Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo (Sunshine City Mall)
- Taito Station (Big Box Takodanoba)
- Card Secret Tokyo
- Yodobashi Akiba Akibara
- Japanime Kyoto
- Ikebukuro GIGO Main Branch
- Round 1 Osaka
- Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo (Sunshine City Mall)
- Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
The names are only repeated to specify which clip was shot in which location.
Other Places to Visit
Here are additional recommendations that either are not shown in the video or that we did not get to visit this time around, but think you might enjoy:
- Nintendo Osaka
- Pokémon Center DX Osaka
- Super Potato Retrokan Ota Road Branch Osaka
- Retro TV Game Revival Osaka
- Pokémon Center Kyoto
- Nintendo Kyoto
- Pokémon Center Shibuya
- Nintendo Tokyo
- Capcom Store
- Jump Shop Shibuya
- Pokémon Center Skytree Tokyo
- The Gundam base Tokyo (Life sized unicorn Gundam statue)
- Animate Ikebukuro main store Tokyo
More Things to do In Japan
Want to see a bit more of our adventure in Japan? Click here to watch another funny Reel we made and let us know if you would like us to share the details in a blog post!
We hope that you enjoyed this short, yet fun itinerary and that you are able to explore and relive a bit of your childhood, as Kelvyn did. – As for me, in case you are wondering, I also loved Japan and especially had a blast watching him cross so many things off his bucket list.
Are you planning your next trip but don’t know where to start? Check out our blog post where we share 10 Easy Steps to Plan Your Next Vacation!
Are you excited to explore the anime and gaming culture in Japan? Let us know on @THETRAVELERINUS if you visit any of these places and what your experience was like!
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