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Japan has always felt like a second home to me, and while Ian was off exploring the Tokyo Game Show, I decided it was the perfect time for my very first solo adventure. If you’re looking for a unique neighborhood to explore in Tokyo, Shimokitazawa is where it’s at! Known for its vibrant streets, quirky…
Tokyo Game Show 2024 is the kind of event that makes you feel small in the best possible way. Forty halls, 2,500 booths, hundreds of thousands of attendees, and cosplay that belongs in a movie. Ian split from Jenny to go with his brother Edwin, and what followed was one of the most chaotic and…
