Tokyo: T-minus Three

Comic Market 76

In a few days’ time I’ll be flying to Japan, to partake in the gruelling festival that is Comic Market 76. There’s a few things I still have to buy, and of course packing hasn’t started yet, but I’m mostly set.

This time around I’ll be having a walk around Shibuya; I didn’t get a chance to do this last time in 2007. Admittedly part of that cause was spending too much time gawking at things in Akihabara.

Of course, I have my marching orders from Adun to find Hinagiku/Tsumugi/Aria/Miku-related doujinshi and goods. This shouldn’t prove to be much of a problem money-wise thanks to the exchange rate remaining high - certainly not as good as the halcyon days of greater-than-parity but at least it isn’t languishing near the 60-cent mark.

I have a ridiculous number of circles’ tables in my Comic Market lists for all three days. I won’t have time to visit them all, especially on Day 1 since it’ll come after visits to the commercial booths, but I do want to make the effort to visit a lot of the more obscure circles. Pixiv has been a real boon with regards to finding these prospective gems.

And then there’s this Dollfie craze that’s been doing the rounds…






9 Responses to “Tokyo: T-minus Three”


  1. 1 Adun Aug 7th, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    May the otaku lords guide you to great treasure! I look forward to your posts of Japan if you’re going to be doing any.

  2. 2 pp Aug 7th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    I’ll be heading to Japan too , Oct 26th - 3rd Nov , but sadly comiket gonna be missed. But ya looking forward to your post! :)
    pp’s last blog post..You can (not) advance , Sept 17th

  3. 3 BedaBeda Aug 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    As someone who can only read about Comiket and not experience it, I look forward to seeing the pictures and the loot you come back with.

    BedaBeda’s last blog post..BedaBeda86: I’m hoping my 1-2 months of self study will help with when I take Japanese 1 this fall XD Meanwhile waiting for ISML results.

  4. 4 Punynari Aug 9th, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    Have fun! I’m going to miss Comiket by a few days but should be back in Japan in September. Hopefully I’ll find the Touhou goods I missed in the second hand stores for a good price.

    Also, look forward to any Japan/loot related posts if your doing them. Cheers.

    Punynari’s last blog post..Port Visit Sydney Australia

  5. 5 blissmo Aug 9th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Aww, sounds like heaps of fun!

    I wish I was in Japan right now, but I have to wait until the end of September before I go …

    Do keep an eye out for celebrities, yes? Hehe

    HAVE FUN!

  6. 6 Rin Aug 10th, 2009 at 1:14 am

    Going to Japan huh…
    Maybe I’ll see you there…
    I’ll be holding spots for people…you want me to save you a spot…?

    Rin’s last blog post..Japan Trip Day 16, Tokyo Figure Show

  7. 7 Koshiko Aug 10th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    Pixiv is <3

    Hope you find lots of rare goodies, takes lots of photos and have fun~!

    Koshiko’s last blog post..SMASH! 2009: furudango artist table debut

  8. 8 Mini Aug 10th, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    I’ll be doing posts about my trip, don’t worry about that! Especially now that I’ve found that my hotel room has free net access.

    @Rin: If you save me a spot that would be super. I’ll shout you lunch or something.

  9. 9 The-O Aug 13th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Hey! We’re in Tokyo right now also going to hit up Comiket! Hit me up if you want to meetup!

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