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"The experience of travelling in Japan is simultaneously overwhelming and
freeing. The world feels bigger out there, gilded by how mainstream video game
culture is in comparison with the west. It doesn’t feel like a subculture; it
is ordinary. For example, I walked into a FamilyMart for a snack one afternoon,
and found a
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom promotional mushroom tart
(which was delicious). The little bright-green payphones along the streets are
the very same as those used in the Resident Services in
Animal Crossing.
Narita Airport even has an entire Nintendo display welcoming jet-lagged
passengers fresh off the plane. As a western tourist on a personal pilgrimage,
there is so much to find and be surprised by.
Here are some recommendations for fellow video game fans planning to explore
Japan"
Share and enjoy,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
