Tokyo: Akihabara, Nakano, Shimo Kitazawa

Sunday we decided to hit Akihabara. The new Nintendo DS had just dropped and where else to get one but the center of the video gaming planet? I didn't end up getting one (maybe soon though) but we did manage to hit a few capsule vending machines.

Line for the DS (I think).

This crazy van in Akiba done up front to back in Neon Genesis Evangelion stuff...

..inside of whcih was this creepy life size version of one of the main characters.

After Akiba, it was off to Nakano for some chewap food, shopping and more capsule machines..

That night we hit Shimo Kitazawa – the boho area of Tokyo. It's packed with vintage clothing stores and more left-field stuff. Our target was an izakaya in the back streets – Shibure. After a bit of a wait to get in, we were treated to one of the best meals we've had this trip in one of the coolest places. It's everything you want in an izakaya – good booze, good food and a rowdy vibe.

This is Y450 'Mystery sake' which the fill to overflowing so it goes in the wooden box as well.

Awesome salad.

This tofu cheese thing.

life changing pork belly.

The best fries we've ever had. Like ever.

After 2 mystery sakes and 2 Shitamachi highballs.