AKIHABARA TOUR: Anime Shops & Arcades

[@damienglynn]

I would spend SO much money here, it scares me!

[@cakeswithfaces]

It’s a dangerous place for your wallet!!

[@tobicstrike7780]

@@cakeswithfaces spent around 800 euros there

[@JToTheAde]

This looks like my idea of heaven.

[@cakeswithfaces]

One of my fav places in Tokyo!!

[@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110]

Mine as well

[@TakeTheWorld21]

J To The Ade It’s where us weebs are most, at home.

[@tobicstrike7780]

@Yumi chan me around 800 euro

[@lettucenessthepog]

Me to

[@ironreaver4589]

Just came back from Japan. I spent almost every night dropping by Akihabara at night before heading to my hotel. Seeing this video makes me really miss the place!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Too tempting not to drop in! It's great that the shops are open late - I've got some great photos of all the buildings at night too :-)

[@tobicstrike7780]

Me too 😭😭😭

[@HProtagVtuber]

Same. My last 3 holiday trips I was close to akihabara so basically after looking around 2 or 3 different areas in the day go back to akihabara to look around, get some good food and music games at arcade :D

[@xs5750]

How much money did you use on that place 😂

[@Theprincesssbear]

I’ve been planning my Japan trip for next year. I knew about Akehabara but had no idea how insane it was. You could spend a million years there.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes - it really is overwhelming! If you like anime, plan a whole day there (and you'll probably want to go back if you have any money left at the end of your trip!). Enjoy your Japlanning!! :-)

[@baldjungkook1947]

Akihabara is so cool!

[@DS-os1sy]

I want to live there one day.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Definitely a must-visit place if you like anime!

[@AlextheMLAATRfan]

I love anime, and so does my friend Matt.

[@guilhermemartins2606]

I thought this was a huge channel, I'm so surprised there aren't hundreds of thousands of subs. Underrated channel!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah thank you! Tell your friends! 😝

[@imanihayes470]

I love your pink and purple hair!!!!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! I change the colour a lot but it's purple again now, pink on the ends this time :-)

[@lilidupuis1678]

thank you so much! I'm planning a trip for this summer with a friend and I'm looking to aaaaall your videos these are so helpful !

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh exciting! Enjoy planning your trip - and feel free to ask in the comments if you get stuck with anything! :-)

[@Rain-jx1po]

Always wanted to go to Akihabara. It's the Mecca for all otaku and weebs. With all those arcades, shops and cafes it looks like a really fun place to hang out with friends.

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's an amazing place - there's so much there! Nakano Broadway's also great for hunting down obscure figures & merch - doesn't have the atmosphere of Akihabara but you really could find anything there.

[@keninguliekruse2883]

My dream place heaven definitely😍😭

[@cakeswithfaces]

If you like anime you could spend a LONG time here!!

[@keninguliekruse2883]

@@cakeswithfaces Obviously I will love to but...man financial thing!!!! Only I can do is dream and watch Japan through online only 😭

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@keninguliekruse2883 I'll do my best to share it with you for virtual holidays! And you never know what might happen in the future :-)

[@AlextheMLAATRfan]

The whole world should be like this.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hehe, the world would be a crazy place if it was...! :-)

[@animeluver22113]

Don't all of you question why japan have everything cool?? I know I do ☹️

[@cakeswithfaces]

Doesn’t seem fair does it? However one thing is the UK has more chocolate bars... 😝

[@49ers1975]

this is so awesome..thanks...people just show the food but I didn't think akihabara had this..heck yeah...one of the reason to go to Japan is shop till i drop on my collection..all the transformers and toys and toys...

[@cakeswithfaces]

This is what Akihabara is all about! Checkout Nakano Broadway as well - this is an old video about it (I'll be filming a better one when I finally get to go back!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHqqc4OCopaWoMk

[@lowoxurious]

I''ll somehow spend all my money on those FIGURES. I'm a huge fan of them tbh

[@cakeswithfaces]

Me too! I don't know what it is about them - they just capture a character so well!

[@Xellos976]

loved it!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you! :-)

[@joelyisdoingherbest]

Thank you for the tour! This is where we’re staying when we go to Japan in two weeks! Now I know why my son picked the hotel here lol

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha there's SO MUCH anime stuff there! It's actually unbelievable. I'm sure he'll love it!

[@dumitrachetheodor4047]

this looks like heaven

[@cakeswithfaces]

The best place if you like anime!

[@charamelia9457]

I Love How The Thumbnail Has Touhou Characters

[@cakeswithfaces]

Tbh I don't know Touhou that well but I loved how it looks in the street - really colourful!

[@crimcram]

I love those games

[@RenerDeCastro]

I can't recall the number of times I've been going back to Akihabara ever since I first went in 2017. And I still want to come back for more.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I know that feeling! I always want to go back too!

[@euniceyung6761]

The plushy store is for me could shop for days in that store 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@cakeswithfaces]

You'd be so tempted by the plushies in the UFO catchers too! :-)

[@194DAG]

Great video. Akihabara is my favourite place in Tokyo. Can't wait to go back.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I can't choose between Akihabara & Harajuku! Always a must-visit place for me too :-)

[@feelkorea1]

Wow! Cool video Have a good day.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexandriacooper8007]

Cool 😎

[@cakeswithfaces]

One of my fav places in Tokyo! :-)

[@franco3584]

Awesome Video.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you!! :-)

[@tkst157]

welcome to Japan

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope I can come back soon! :-)

[@primogun]

Check out Diamond 777 (iPhone), A great casino slot machine game!

[@gn7867]

Mai Dreaming is a Maid Cafe Mafia! Support the small Maid Cafes. I highly recommend Lilian Plian. One of the maids is Miss Akiba #6 , her singing is AMAZING!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation! :-)

[@gn7867]

Cakes with Faces Anytime! Tell me if you like it. :D

[@christieschmitz249]

My husband and I are going to Tokyo at the end of March so this video was very helpful! All of these stores are going on our list of shops to visit :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh have an amazing time! You'll love it!! :-)

[@phantoml881]

@christie how was your trip? did u buy much at akihabara?

[@tudormiller8898]

So jealous. OMG!! Watching from London.

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's heaven for anime fans!! :-)

[@foomp]

What was the name of the shop down the stairs at 7:58? And OMG that AKB48 cafe is still there? Didn't know that stuff was still popular.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Retro Game Camp. It's on the main street (opposite side of the road from the station). Yes AKB48's never-ending!!! :-)

[@foomp]

Nice. I'm gonna be going to Tokyo again soon and Akihabara is always a stop for me for at least a couple days. I remember going to that super narrow rowed shop upstairs of that one building, but didn't know about the one I commented on. Definitely gonna check it out.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@foomp There's always somewhere you discover, that you never realised was there last time! So much is hidden away - I guess that makes it more exciting!

[@mathesb]

Another great video from one of my favorite places in Tokyo. Really like the positivity you emit in every single video. It's really fun to watch! The selection of your shops was cool, as an addition have you ever been to the MANDARAKE store in Akihabara? It's located just some streets away from the Super Potatoe in a tall black building - many floors high. There you find cosplays and accessories, books, vodeo games, vintage toys and tons of anime figures of any kind (used and new). Compared to the shops around Akihabara Station their prices are quite low. But you need a lot of time to look to the whole range of stuff there.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah yes Mandarake is great! (I always say Mandrake in my head!) So many good things - you really do need ages to look round everything! :-)

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@Charsiumeow It's a dangerous place (for your wallet!) :-D

[@mathesb]

@@cakeswithfaces Oh you're right I misspelled it in the beginning exact the same way XD I agree seeing everything they got is almost impossible since they seem to get new stuff every day... I really would like to have some of these in my country! Anime stuff is highly expensive here.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@mathesb Yes - it's the same in the UK. When you compare the prices in Japan it's unbelievable. Last week I found lots of great figures for only 350 yen in Hobby Off - amazing!!

[@mathesb]

@@cakeswithfaces Wow that sounds cheap. Is this shop brand related to the BOOK OFF stores? I never found HOBBY OFF stores yet but it sounds worth a visit. In some cities I found BOOK OFF SUPERBAZAR stores (Nagoya, Shinyuku and near Oguriharakita Park in Tokyo) these offer not only games/dvd, books and electric stuff but also toys like anime figures and lots of idol goods. Everything is extremly cheap I bought some ufo catcher exclusive figures there for not more than 500 yen.

[@babymanuellazarito8067]

I was in Japan for my nineth birthday but when its 2020 there is a new anime called Toilet bound hanako kun it's mah fav🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 if one of my classmates in my school went to japan if they like anime they went to the right place akihabara😏😏😏

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sounds like an interesting anime 😂 It looks cute! Anyone who likes anime would LOVE Akihabara!

[@KaosCode]

the arcade consoles only come with the connector that makes them work in japan right? any chance they sell around the area something to make them work in europe/us? really want to buy a ps1 or nintendo 64 and some games

[@cakeswithfaces]

The games are region-locked so yes you'll need a Japanese console. It depends on your country and the console, so look it up to make sure you'll be able to make it work. My friend has the Japanese consoles working fine in the UK so it's do-able! They have stacks of perfect-looking consoles, all shrink-wrapped, in the retro games shops.

[@charlotteandjacklu8377]

This video makes me want to go there!! 🤩

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hope you can make it one day!! If you like anime you'll definitely love it!

[@charlotteandjacklu8377]

@@cakeswithfaces YES! I love anime!! Though I only watched 2 different anime shows, I still would love to go!!

[@RodneyNicotine]

@ 2:24 Joker spotted looking cool.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Well spotted! Did you see my P5 theme cafe video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXClZKGa9mMmKc

[@LibrarianChef]

Great video that deserves an update the next time you go. Sadly, Sega arcade is now gone. I like K-On! as well and always appreciate seeing the pictures of the figures of the characters from the show in your videos. Have you ever visited the Toyosato Elementary School? This is on my bucket list for our second trip to Japan, most likely in 2025. What are the prices like in the various used video game stores like Super Potato? I hear that you get better deals in smaller cities, like Osaka. Please keep making videos.

[@cakeswithfaces]

No, I haven't been there - I've been past K-On locations in London from the movie though! Hope you can make it! Prices tend to be lower outside Akihabara for most things - because it's the most famous place to go games, anime merch, etc in the capital city. Check Book Off for great prices, especially in other locations around Japan. And Nakano Broadway has great finds too.

[@AstorReinhardt]

I hope you include more off the beaten path/unknown places in your next video. I actually didn't know about Mulan.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! I watch a lot of Japan videos too & get bored of seeing the same places! :-)

[@Matsuna13]

My friend is going there at the end of next month with his brother and friends. This is one of the places he is going to visit. He’s super excited! I have been there a number of times. I tend to have a look around and sometimes buy manga.

[@PopRocksV]

Could you please do one with all sorts of recycle shops that sell figures(or figures for good prices?)? Or book stores? I swear... this video is making wish I had money to go to Japan. It looks so fun!

[@cakeswithfaces]

You'd love it! Thanks for the suggestion - I'll be back in Akihabara next week! :-)

[@PopRocksV]

@@cakeswithfaces Thank you so much!!

[@vomasaurusrex9782]

Please do. I'm off next month.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@vomasaurusrex9782 Check all the Book Offs (and Hobby Off etc) that you see - good for games and CDs, and some have figures at amazing prices (I bought some for 380 yen!)

[@vomasaurusrex9782]

@@cakeswithfaces Will do. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@Medisaaa664]

Wow this is is amazing hopefully when the pandemic finshes I will go here!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Can't wait to go back when it's safe to travel again!

[@no-do5od]

Myra Maxix yep! I heard that they might find a cure at the end of the year! :DDDD

[@MelonBunzz]

Love the video! We spent a whole day in Akihabara and barely touched the surface. We walked along from Suehirocho station, got distracted by all the gachapon, when we finally got to Akihabara station we ended up in Radio Kaikan at about 3pm and only got half-way through the 10 floors by the time everywhere was closing! We kept coming back in evenings as it was only a couple of stops from where we were staying (Tawaramachi station) and we still didn't get the whole of Akiba done! We will have to reserve two full days next time.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I can believe it! There's so much to look round! At least you could pop back in the evenings :-) The first time I went, I didn't even realise Radio Kaikan had upper floors - there's always something you miss and new things to discover!

[@kimchi8022]

2:01 a pigeon shopping for anime goods c: he’s gotta get his fix too I guess !

[@cakeswithfaces]

He must be looking for Hatoful Boyfriend merch! 😂

[@kimchi8022]

Omg yes!!

[@hudsonball4702]

@@cakeswithfaces Is it sad that i actually know what that game is....

[@no-do5od]

kimberly miller yup

[@fenrir-art4742]

Great! That theme song is back in my head when you mentioned Friends. (5 knocks occur.)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha, I don't know why they called it Friends (but it's cute!) :-)

[@fenrir-art4742]

@@cakeswithfaces because it is about friends staying together and one of people wears a fat suit and other sings about a smelly cat.

[@ekko632]

2:00 the bird going across the sidewalk why is it not scared, are all the pigeons like that there lol

[@cakeswithfaces]

I guess in the city they're so used to people being there all the time! Always see really big crows in Tokyo too.

[@ekko632]

@@cakeswithfaces Yeah, im thinking of going there to study abroad next year or the year after depending on how the Covid-19 situation goes. I love japan, and I love their culture, just been hard raising money to actually go there. Also im surprised you replied to my comment basically a year after the video was made lol.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@ekko632 That'll be really exciting - you'll get to experience Japan in a whole other way by living there! :-)

[@ekko632]

@@cakeswithfaces really excited

[@visiblestars7937]

Wow that’s AWSOME! too bad I’ll probably never go there. 😒

[@cakeswithfaces]

You never know what might happen one day in the future 😊✨

[@sara_penny]

Even a whole day figure hunting wasn't enough for us 😁 I had a really hard time finding vegetarian food in Akihabara though 😣 I always enjoy seeing where you eat 🤗

[@cakeswithfaces]

There's so much isn't there? :-) My tips for veggies in Akiba are Mos Burger & Coco Curry on Showadori (or cute parfaits in the maid cafes!) 😝

[@karinaramirez6329]

Sara Penny is it cheaper to buy them in Japan than online?

[@Rynseng]

Thanks for coming ~from Japan

[@cakeswithfaces]

I enjoy it a lot! Every time! :-)

[@Mumspov]

Lovely memories watching this can’t wait to go back in April xxx

[@cakeswithfaces]

Not long to go! Enjoy your trip!!

[@Kairia626]

I would love to see more content featuring video games, general merch (instead of just figures), or books/magazines. Otherwise I really enjoy your videos as it's making it easier and less overwhelming to plan a trip. It can be really exhausting walking everywhere and trying to find shops that interest you on the fly.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! There were so many things I wanted to know before I first went, so that's why I make my videos :-) There's actually a lot less general merch than I expected - in Akihabara at least, unless I'm just looking in the wrong places! For books: Mandarake, K-Books and Book Off (which has stores all around Japan). There are stores with books at Nakano Broadway too (usually cheaper than Akihabara).

[@LIQUIDV88]

Thanks for bringing back memories of JAPAN love that place so much wanna go back this year

[@cakeswithfaces]

I know that feeling! Once just isn’t enough!

[@HenryStowecroft]

Hey, this video lead me to checking out other people's videos of the Friends store. So thank you for pointing me in the right direction! I'm heading there in May and was looking for good retro game shops.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Great time to go! You'll love it! Just look out for that little sign and the ramen bar - you could easily walk straight past without realising Friends is even there! Got some more vids about Akiba here: kzbin.info/aero/PL-YXkErUfa4nN0IhjTZx_n5-fCJUS5BlU :-)

[@rhinestoneage0125]

2:24 Me: HOLY S**T IS THAT JOKER FROM P5?!?! Also me: (screams internally in happiness)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Well spotted!! Did you see my video about the P5 theme cafe too?? :-)

[@fayenguyen-barmore1662]

I love this place , can’t wait to go back.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Me too!!! :-)

[@starrysky6679]

As SOON as I am old enough to live by myself I AM GOING HERE.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hehe it's good to have a plan for the future! (Sounds like a good plan tbh!)

[@A5Hxox]

CANNOT WAIT TO GO THEREEE! 😍😍😍😍

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh when are you going? :-)

[@A5Hxox]

@@cakeswithfaces Hopefully This Year, Around October/Halloween Time 😁 But We Shall See How The Rest Of The Year Goes! Also Just Bought My MCM Comic Con Tickets For The Sunday! I'll Definitely Have To Get Some Cakes With Faces Items!!! x

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@A5Hxox Ooh that'll be great - you'll see all the cute Halloween stuff! And it's still warm in Japan in October :-) See you at MCM!

[@comiccaperproductions]

I decided to end my trip on Akihabara...best time ever, got tons of games and figures but still regret not doing the full day...already planning a second trip just for a full Akiba day! PS: love the video and thanks for some new suggestions

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! Yes you need a day to loo round everything! Good idea to go at the end and use up your spending money though! :-)

[@Jade-sf6sh]

This would be a dream day out for me! ♥ I really enjoy your videos

[@cakeswithfaces]

Aww thank yous!

[@mooz420]

Sad that Sega is gone now. I was hoping to visit it one day :C

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, there are still lots of other arcades though! And maybe some new places will start to open up. :-)

[@sapphirezx315]

This is one of my favourite places in Japan

[@cakeswithfaces]

Mine too! Can’t decide between Akiba & Harajuku

[@kaeeemoii]

Theres so many of them! But do they sell those animes that ain't that popular like LL or Re:zero? I really love Jojo bizzare adventure but it seems as if it's really rare :(

[@cakeswithfaces]

There's so much there that there's a good chance you'd be able to find anything! There are also anime that are popular in Japan that don't cross over to the west, and series that are more popular in Japan but don't become so big in the west. And the secondhand shops will have figures that aren't still sold new in the shops (usually excellent condition in my experience).

[@marniespopz5126]

I can't wait to go to japan in May so excited

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah you'll love it! Keep saving up for spending money for figures - it'll be worth it! :-)

[@marniespopz5126]

Do you know a good place to find funko pop vinyls?

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@marniespopz5126 I haven't seen a lot of Funko Pops in Japan; they're more of a western thing but you might find some in Don Quijote (branches in several main areas), Radio Kaikan (you can see it in my Akihabara tour video, right by the station), Yodobashi Camera (huge shop by Akihabara Station - a few elsewhere too) and Nakano Broadway has all sorts of figures and collectibles. If you like Q Poskets I've been seeing them more and more, especially as UFO catcher prizes.

[@marniespopz5126]

Thank you so much for your help

[@blqf3379]

Going to Japan sometime this year. Or early next year so thank you for the recommendations :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

You're going to love it! Did you see my Japlanning series, it might help with planning your trip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKfUmqeoqdKtn7s

[@blqf3379]

@@cakeswithfaces added to my watch later gotta go to bed will watch asap thanks :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@blqf3379 Hope you enjoy it! :-)

[@irpacynot]

Great video!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@Gazereths1234]

I could spend days looking round Akihabara, it's my spiritual home lol. Hopefully I can get back there this year, I'm thinking October/November when it's cooled down a bit. Great video Amy, looking forward to more as always :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! I'll always want to go back too :-) In October you'd see all the Halloween stuff too! Or autumn colours in November :-)

[@Gazereths1234]

Yeah I'd love to go to the Halloween party in Shibuya, it looks crazy! I'm saving my pennies as much as I can so hopefully I can do 2 months in Japan, October and November would be my preferred dates.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@Gazereths1234 That'd be amazing - you'd be able to really get to know it, and travel to lots of places.

[@Gazereths1234]

I spent 25 days in hotels there last year which was unbelievably awesome (but very expensive) but what I really want to do is have a little flat or apartment to myself for 2 or 3 months. If you're willing to stay a bit outside of Tokyo you can get some decent deals on AirBnB. Plus if you have your own place you can save on food bills by cooking yourself.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@Gazereths1234 You'd see a different side of Japan too, staying in a residential area rather than an inner-city hotel. It'd be interesting!

[@panyaakra21]

I will go to Japan in May. And I watch your video I wanted to visit Akihabara. Thanks

[@cakeswithfaces]

You'll love it! Have an amazing time! It'll be really warm in May too :-)

[@HProtagVtuber]

Akihabara is a mixed bag on prices. Sometimes you can find a figure or game cheaper then elsewhere, otherwise I tend to find them cheaper by luck at places like denden town, specific stores in kyoto, and even Ikebukuro + Nakano Broadway

[@cakeswithfaces]

Among my friends we call it the "Akiba Tax" - because it's well known and there are a lot of tourists, I think sometimes shops put their prices up a little. I've found the best prices in Nakano Broadway, and in shops like Hobby Off, especially outside Tokyo.

[@edzelmejia3233]

Shoes with laces 🔑🛎

[@cakeswithfaces]

👟👟👟

[@yvettenino1780]

I loved the tour!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! One of my fav places

[@hory-portier]

I'm planning my first trip to Japan and Akiba is my main goal there. I've found this very useful. Thank you.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@tanushbura95]

Please make a video of "Cheap Gifts to take for your friends (boys) from Akiba". I have soo many friends but no idea what to buy ?

[@cakeswithfaces]

How about gachapon? They're only about 300 yen & a fun surprise gift. 😊 So many to choose from as well. Daiso (100 yen shop) and Don Quixote are also good places to get cheap, quirky things, and sweets, etc as gifts.

[@cake756]

Really enjoy your video. Thought I saw a Hello Kitty something that you were wearing. Thought you gonna go into Mandardake too but guess they wouldn't allow you to film. I really miss Akiba and hope to go back soon.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! Yes my backpack's Hello Kitty! :-) Mandarake's great - wish I could have included everything, the video would have been 5 hours long!! 😝

[@hudsonball4702]

I could go to Akihabara every day for the rest of my life and NEVER get tired of it. I WANNA GO TO JAPAN AND AKIBA SO BADLY!!!!!! Also that "shady store" with the Mario in front of it was Super Potato's 2nd store. They have 2 in Akiba.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah thank you! Their signage is minimal, I didn't realise it was also Super Potato! Hope you can make it back there soon!

[@hudsonball4702]

@@cakeswithfaces I've never been to Akiba before. But I've seen video from other vlogers going to both stores.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I watch Japan videos all the time too! :-)

[@BlueSkyeDays.]

No it isn’t. The store with Mario out the front is Retro Game Camp. They have a second store two shops down on the same street.

[@zz4562]

I have a question, so for the games and videogames, is there any in english.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Most (almost all) are in Japanese - but Phil bought some old Dreamcast games in Japanese and they can be fun to play anyway!

[@princessthyemis]

Those K-on figurines!!!!😍😍😍 that store looks amazing..

[@cakeswithfaces]

K-on's my fav - have to stop myself building some sort of K-On shrine...!

[@Mia-ep9mt]

Just wondering if those game in super potato have English subtitles??

[@cakeswithfaces]

Mostly they don't I think - the ones we've bought have been all in Japanese because they're the Japanese versions. So you have to guess your way through the menus, but depending on the game you can kind of play them!

[@surfingconcrete]

Good video :) Although I feel you should have mentioned the crazy amount of trading card game shops that are around. So many great ones, wall to wall with them on display. Great to look at if you play any.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah yes! I don't play but I can see how exciting it would be if you did! :-)

[@heroesunboxed]

Great video. Akihabara and Harajuku are my favourite places in Tokyo! By the way, do you have a video on how to use the lockers at Akihabara? Thank you!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Mine too!! :-) They're two places I always have to go back to every time! I don't have a video about that - the one time I wanted to use the lockers, they were all full up! I think it's quite straightforward, as long as you have the right coins! There's a guide here: www.japan-guide.com/e/e2274.html

[@wasabiboysinterestinglife]

How do u make your camera not shaking. I went to akihabara and my video was shaky

[@cakeswithfaces]

Honestly mine is not that great!! You get better as you make more videos (my older videos are even worse!). I bought a humble once for stabilisation but it was too bulky to carry around so I sold it.

[@wasabiboysinterestinglife]

@@cakeswithfaces thanks for the reply

[@therandommemecat7738]

I wanted to go to Akihabara because it's a weebs heaven

[@cakeswithfaces]

Definitely the no. 1 place to go then!

[@jeffkok8325]

Wonderful video as always :) Ur videos always sets me into calm repose

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! It's good to relax!! :-)

[@Dirt_Brimstone]

The building was the gold experience

[@tanmayguggilla1346]

Yo I'm going to this place alright!!

[@cakeswithfaces]

If you like anime you'll love it for sure!

[@49ers1975]

i can spend 2 or 3 days there...so many shops..i need to go there........wasn't for the gooff we when have been there October 2020

[@cakeswithfaces]

Absolutely - one day isn't enough if you're into anime! Sorry you had to cancel your trip; I had to cancel mine this year too.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Good vid girl, I like watching cosplay, it's very interesting, love rescue the princess.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank yous! :-)

[@nature6078]

Hey i'm New in your KZbin Channel, i love your KZbin Channel

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you! Welcome to my channel - enjoy the videos!

[@StrawberryCream78]

Can gatchapon go international

[@cakeswithfaces]

They have the machines in the UK but the toys aren't as good, they're all for kids 😭

[@killpophostclub7294]

1:13 Omg a Hide figurine :') so pretty

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's really cute! I wouldn't have a chance of winning though...! :-)

[@クリス1970]

Another great video. Onto another one. Do have one question for you. How do you get your figures home?

[@cakeswithfaces]

I just put them in my suitcase. I'm not someone who keeps the boxes, so I usually throw them or flatten them, and pack the figures carefully in clothes, and they've been fine. I pack as lightly as possible on the way there! :-)

[@49ers1975]

@@cakeswithfaces that is my take...we all say that when we are planning to go there..pack super light and cram as much stuff as I can into the suite case...i'm glad i'm not the only one who thinks like that...LOL

[@7deadlypins]

Cool jacket nerdddddddddd. Jk! It's actually a cool and great video!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Nothing wrong with being a nerd! 😝 It's my design! :-) www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/control-freak-varsity-jacket/

[@irishmoxie]

Where did you get your backpack?

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's Loungefly x Hello Kitty - I think it's sold out now but they have lots of cool designs! :-)

[@trevorrandom]

Fantastic stuff! I'm lovin your videos ☺ ♥ 🇯🇵

[@albertolamborghini252]

Love your vid, please post more off the beaten track, side streets, back streets, dodgy streets vids of Tokyo!!!😍🇯🇵

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks! Haha next week: “Dodgy Streets of Tokyo”! 😂

[@RobbyGood1]

Im going next spring! Cant wait 😊

[@cakeswithfaces]

You’ll love it! And plenty of time for Japlanning 😊✨

[@RobbyGood1]

@@cakeswithfaces Lol Thanks! Im a HUGE gamer nerd so im totally pumped! Do you think i can find a hotel like right in Akihabara or really close??

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes there are hotels in Akihabara. Personally I find staying on the west side of the city more convenient, in Shinjuku/Shibuya but it depends on your plans!

[@RobbyGood1]

@@cakeswithfaces Omg thank you SO MUCH! And thank you for your awesome videos! I totally love your insight and your positive energy 😊❤

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@RobbyGood1 Aww thank you! I spend ages on my videos so it's great to know you enjoy them! :-)

[@siedenburg1]

Was there just a month ago and to get the pokemon luckybag is really hard. Had to try a 2nd time in Yokohama because the skytree one was soldout (we waited for over 4h outside of the shop). The cosplay shop you named (acos) is a bit expensive but a friend of mine said they are worth it. It's well maid and the wigs are prepared for different styles. For the ones who plan to visit tokyo, if you want to buy figures check the prices, they vary a lot. also most of them are cheaper in nakano broadway. PS: Don't go to the "beef on sticks" store, they advertise wagyu beef, but that's just their way to say it's beef made in japan. It's kind of chewy and doesn't taste well. And if you want to eat takoyaki, there is a store in the food mall inside of the skytree, they are way better. PSS: If you want to play in the arcades and win some prizes, I think it's easier in the Taito Game Station ones, there I won a lot in comparison to the others. Sorry if my english isn't that easy to read, i'm tired and it's a long time since i wrote something in english :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendations! We managed to win a Sumikko Gurashi purse the other day from a UFO catcher. I think the plushies are easier to win than the figures (I have no skills at them though!!)

[@siedenburg1]

@@cakeswithfaces it depends, last time I got my Shanks (One Piece) figure in just two tries, but sometimes I had to try 20 times and still wouldn't win. The blankets are fairly easy, if you tried it a bit you can ask for help and most of the time the staff will place it nice, so you could get it with just 1-3 more tries. That would be an other good point in the video, "If you want an item and it's not in the position you like, ask the staff, they will help you (Except for the figures, they will be placed in their default position)". Also "If you want to play at the UFO catcher, think about what the item is worth and don't spend more. If you really want it you could still go to a used goods shop or nakano broadway. There nearly everything out of the UFO catcher will be sold" :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@siedenburg1 I've done that with plushies to make them easier to win! And they can switch them around so you can get the one you want too.

[@faith-ei9bv]

Hi, how big would you say akhibra is in size, would say its around the same size as Hull, Sheffield or lincoln. Also did you have language problems. Would you say the city is childfriendly. Thanks

[@cakeswithfaces]

Akihabara is a district of Tokyo rather than an entire city. Hard to say if the size is the similar but it's like Camden in London, for example. It has a high street (or two really - the "otaku" high street and a regular one that's parallel to it) and feels like a town centre in a way. I speak a little Japanese so that helps. However all the signs you need (eg in stations) are in English, there are English menus at most restaurants in Tokyo and touristy places and the language barrier isn't as much of a problem as you'd think. A lot of people don't really speak English, but if you learn a couple of words (please, thank you, etc), you can get by with gestures! My friends have taken their children to Japan and loved it! They especially liked the gachapon, and everyone in restaurants thought they were adorable! If you're taking a pushchair, there are a lot of stairs, but on the subway there's often a step-free exit somewhere if you look for signs (it just might not be the most obvious route). Hope that helps!

[@faith-ei9bv]

@@cakeswithfaces ok thankyou for replying. I have been going through several of your videos. It seems that you have been in Japan for a year. So how was the visa process, I heard it's really hard to get a visa. Is the living costs high. Do children have to get seperate visas . Thanks

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@faith-ei9bv I live in the UK but have been visiting Japan on trips for the last 10 years (I go whenever I can!). So I'm afraid I don't know much about moving there or what it's like to live in Japan, sorry!

[@kathrynbevan6003]

Hi am planning to go to Tokyo in 2 years do you know of anywhere you can buy anime dvds? Can't find any information about only can find information about buying game but not anime dvds? Hope you can help and thank you for reading my text

[@cakeswithfaces]

There are lots of shops selling DVDs in Akihabara. I never really looked at them, because I assumed they'd be all in Japanese, but someone on here in the comments said they sometimes have English subs, so check that out! Another shop I'd recommend is Book Off - they have lots of branches and they definitely have anime DVDs at great prices. (CDs and games too). Hope that helps! :-)

[@kathrynbevan6003]

@@cakeswithfaces thank you I will have a look there then thanks you

[@hanayokoizomi9369]

I saw many Love Live goodies stuff

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes! So much Love Live (both seasons). I went into a cosplay shop this week & they had all the wigs for the girls from both seasons in a row!

[@Horkrukkz89]

@@cakeswithfaces I adore the Cosplays of LOve Live ive got to admit it. greetings from germany :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@Horkrukkz89 Guten Tag! :-)

[@tobicstrike7780]

Thats it guys i will move there

[@cakeswithfaces]

Decision made!

[@tobicstrike7780]

@@cakeswithfaces first off all nice videos great youtuber i support you. Second i was last month for 2 weeks there. And legit everyday in Akihabara but Nihombashi and Ueno are great places too. However as a Anime Fan it was my Dream anyway but the Society the Atmosphare and the Anime and the Land itself is perfect for me. However props at Maidreamin ❤

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@tobicstrike7780 Thanks! I love Akihabara too, but yes there are so many great places in Tokyo (and the rest of Japan!) - that's why I always want to go back! :-)

[@thenerdytiger9306]

i'm saving up to (eventually) go to japan

[@cakeswithfaces]

It'll be worth it when you get there!

[@thenerdytiger9306]

@@cakeswithfaces so nice to see another UK youtube with an interest in Japan. I feel like I need to take some fold away sports bags or empty suitcases with me when I go for all the merch I would bring back

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@thenerdytiger9306 It's what I do! (Although I've never actually bought that much to need it!). If your airline allows two suitcases each it's the cheapest way to bring stuff home :-)

[@wpgcelica]

Going in late October!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh Halloween time! So much cute Halloween stuff & treats!!