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Jun Han robot sentry one hundred rounds of ammunition being hit rate of nearly 100%

According to South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, developed by the Korean combat robots intelligent vigilance "Aegis", currently working in Iraq HanJun sentry against Iraq insurgents night attack. "Aegis" equipped with detection and surveillance cameras, as well as South Korean-made K-2 assault rifles, can replace the vigilance task execution Sentinel 24 hours.At night, it can be detected within two kilometers of the moving object, and through the screen to the monitoring room. Control room is equipped with an operating system to control the robot shooting, detecting lock infiltrated enemy, fighting robots alert via built-in computer, automatic calculation of the firing range and other data, and then shoot, hit rate close to 100%. "Aegis" the magazine with 100 rounds of ammunition, you can continuously shoot.

South Korea plans to disarmament 180 000 2020, four years ago began a program to build robot army, Han Jun is expected when the fighting will be strengthened 2 to 4 times. Korean military hopes that by 2011 about 250 combat robots deployed to guard the inter-Korean border line.

At present South Korean Defense Ministry and the Information and Communications Ministry is developing for the Army called "pleasures" of the robot. "Pleasures" in enemy positions in the vanguard, in the wild and dangerous terrain, through the "pleasures" robot equipped with a wireless network can be monitored reconnaissance, exploration of dangerous goods such action. While also developing "light combat robots", it is equipped with rocket launchers and machine guns, etc., can climb the ladder of the building, quickly move to the front of the enemy, the enemy can one know the location and extent of the armed, and even the size of the grenade The "Throwing surveillance robot" thrown Jun Han predictable enemy position."Throwing surveillance robot" after landing, you can get around the information transmitted to Han Jun soldiers wrist watch-type computer.

Han Jun robot soldiers, said: Hands up! [Profile picture]

America's largest single investment in armaments composed of 18 kinds of fees to be cyborgs Corps

Pentagon policy makers began to identify, intelligent 10-year war in the future robots will become a major U.S. military combat. Put in a U.S. military history, the largest single research expenses $ 127 billion, the development of a large number of unmanned combat machinery, in order to complete the future soldier on the battlefield must be completed in all combat missions, including attack, defense, looking for targets. Idea is simple: the future battlefield, a robot soldiers found the target, and then report to the command post, followed by another robot soldiers (or missiles) to destroy the target. It is reported that U.S. troops coming a brigade combat unit that will include at least 151 robot warrior. In order to verify Zhezhi intelligent war robot team's combat capability, the U.S. Army 29th Infantry Regiment in 2007 held a "robot war exercises": the whole robot combat corps perform different tasks by the 18 kinds of robots, each robot and the battlefield a variety of land and air combat platforms and sensors connected together. After fighting broke out, ground robots spearhead, when hidden enemy attack it, found the enemy aerial drone position to inform cruise unmanned intelligent fighter, then, smart fighter fired missiles hit the target. All tactical operations complete on their own by the intelligent robot war. According to estimates, this robot combat troops would fight half the time, while U.S. soldiers casualty rate reduced by 60% -80%.

5000 U.S. troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan war robots

2004 only 163 U.S. military ground robots. 2007 grew to 5000, at least ten intelligent robot wars in Iraq and Afghanistan "service."

Deployed to Afghanistan intelligent robot "Hermes" is mainly used for cave exploration drill holes, its body is equipped with two cameras, under the control of the operator, can crawl into a dark cave, the successful bypass some large stones, constantly send out recorded pictures.

Robot "Sword" on the battlefield in Iraq is even more magical wand, it can easily pass the stairs, rock pile and barbed wire, in the snow and the river also walk freely; it Beitan 200 rounds, equipment, a revamped M249 machine gun, Rate of fire up to 1000 rounds / minute, firepower strong enough to suppress the heavy machine gun with a rival. "Sword" is equipped with four cameras and night vision sights, be able to use rifles, grenades and rocket launchers, hit high precision, protection and viability is relatively strong enough for the U.S. soldiers in combat at close range firepower to provide all-weather Support.

The "backpack" robot is able to capture the environment in the streets, to distinguish the subtle movement insurgent snipers; "bomb-sniffing" robot can be sensitive to sniff out explosives disguised; named "Bionic flies," the robot can do some complex surgery ......

U.S. Robotics check roadside bombs. [Profile picture]

Robot Kingdom Japanese samurai robot fighting contest every year to do the hidden folk are readily convertible Military

Japan has a "robot kingdom," said the production and application of robots are ranked in the world. Well-known large companies such as Hitachi, Sony are engaged in the development and manufacture of robots, people have also invested heavily in a lot of people involved in the design and development of the robot (see right).

Japanese robot fighting contest is held every year, last year's "Mystic Fire" robot come out on top. It is height 40cm, weight 2.9kg, body has 23 degrees of freedom axis, shape and animation depicting the world of robot exactly the same offense and defense, to be completed fairly complex fighting continuous action. At present, although some participating more intelligent service robots, nursing robots, cleaning robots and robotic autopilot, etc., but as long as the technology is mature, can always be easily converted to military robots, and put into production. November 7, 2007 to 8, held in Tokyo in a defense technology seminar, organized by Japan's Ministry of Defense called "committed to manufacturing products that show up", up to the Japanese anime "Mobile Suit Gundam", the invincible giant combat robot. In Japan Defense Agency announced the "pointer on the implementation of research and development", the robot technology in Japan has long been classified as a new focus on the development of military technology as well.

"Talon" "Swordsmen" "magic eye" British robot soldiers participate in military exercises

British riot robots, underwater robots already active on all fronts. In last year's military exercises, the British for the first time demonstrated the robot soldiers.

The appearance of the robot, "eagle" noticeable. It caterpillar shape of a claw hook, can be attached to a vertical wall, the front end has a camera, the picture returned soldiers in the hands of four-color screen; soldiers by remote control, make it into the enemy positions, and then detonate its body with explosives, which exploded obstacles to clear the path for the attack. "Talon" weighs about 45 kg, the maximum road speed of 4 km / h, can pass through the door or around the walls, in urban areas, remote control distance up to 800 meters, while in the wilderness area, remote control distance of up to 1.6 kilometers.

Another type of machine warriors called "swordsman", is mounted on the chassis broke robot machine guns, howitzers, or anti-tank rocket launcher and so on. In the fierce enemy fire, you can send "swordsman" arrive within range, remote it enemy fire.

The exercise also includes a robot arms "magic eye", which is a high-resolution camera, which is mounted on a thick rubber ball and polyurethane shell inside, about the size of ping-pong, from two storey fall will not break. Thrown into the middle of the enemy as long as it is, you can keep bouncing, the enemy's situation scene filmed and sent to the farthest up to 200 meters away from the control of one's own hand on the monitor.

It is reported that the British also developing a condition known as "Lightning" robots. It uses armored vehicles refitted car is equipped with a television camera, auto navigation systems, laser rangefinder and control mechanisms. Control center is equipped with high-speed computers, displays, and a variety of functional device, available from seven kilometers away via cable or digital communications system command robots all actions.

RoboCup German Wehrmacht during World War II had to do with the robot war

German Wehrmacht in October 2007 held a ground robot competition in Europe from nine European countries, 33 companies and 14 research institutes, the German Wehrmacht showcase the latest technology of the robot. Exhibition of robots variety and size from mice to a car so big, and some use of track, while others use the wheels moving. German Army, said: Germans want to use this as the future development of the ground robot soldiers, uses include scout enemy positions, as well as tracking and rescue wounded soldiers, and so on.

Currently, the German Defence Force is developing a demining robot, which uses "Leopard" main battle tank chassis, can be used to clear the surface vegetation, cut mines detonating cord, dug up and destroyed ammunition buried in the ground. The robot within 6 hours of the mine area, the equivalent of 30 experienced engineers within the mine area over the same period from 15 to 20 times.

In fact, Germany is the first country to use robot soldiers, World War II, during his robot instead of engineers and mine blasting, then Germany is essentially a remote control robot fighting vehicles and equipment, produced a total of thousands of vehicles, soldiers opened up the use of robots precedent.

Use bomb disposal robots to defend last year's G8 summit Russia isdeveloping giant robot army for defense

According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin July 6, 2007 chat with netizens revealed that the Russian giant robot being developed for Russia's national defense and army building.

According to reports, Russia in 2007 has successfully developed a "SUV-M3" bomb disposal robot, it can find, discover and eliminate long-distance explosive devices. In St. Petersburg at the "G8" period, Russia has for the first time. It is reported that Russia has also appeared in the robot bodyguards important conference.

While Russia developed the first robot police, was June 7, 2007 officially on duty, patrolling the streets in the city of Perm. It weight 250 kg, height 180 cm, butter, eggs shaped like a bomb, equipped with five cameras and use the help button for pedestrians. It also issued a few simple instructions, such as alcoholism exhort people not to make trouble in the streets and so on.

"Sword" robot (Data)

Robot forces being set up cost is 10% of the soldiers can bleed forhuman

Germany developed the exploration robot. [Profile picture]

U.S. troops in Iraq Mine: Robotic front, soldiers in the post. [Profile picture]

Currently, some countries are formed robot forces. Some robots have begun to implement the military reconnaissance and surveillance missions, replacing soldiers stand sentry, except mine explosion. Department of Computer Science University of Sheffield, Professor Sharkey believe that the cost of the robot soldier is only 1/10, it is for the human race to the battlefield scenes, will likely become a reality in 10 years. The world has been unconsciously slid into the robot arms race; while developed to decide when and to whom the robots use lethal force, perhaps in the next 10 years.

Coming into contact with the leading edge of Japanese Anime - "Tokyo International Anime Fair"

"Tokyo International Anime Fair"

This is an annual international trade fair for anime industries. The Tokyo Metropolitan City and anime-related enterprises jointly operate this fair (the Governor of Tokyo acting as Chairman of the Executive Committee) with the aim of promoting and fostering the anime culture, highly evaluated overseas, as important content originating in Japan.
Exhibition booths are set up to publicize the latest works of Japanese and foreign anime production companies, TV broadcasting stations and imaging companies. There are also all kinds of symposiums and stage events with the participation of popular voice actors. Moreover, at the competition for awarding excellent works, the "Animation of the Year Award" recipient is selected from among commercial entries released the preceding year, and the Open Entries are selected from contributions by the general public in order to cultivate new talented anime creators.

Dates of fair: Every year for 4 days from late March. The first two days are business days for industry participants only, and the last two days are open to the general public.
Hours: 10:00-18:00

Places:Tokyo Big Sight (East Exhibition Hall 1 & 2, and other locations)

Access:About 7 minutes' walk from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station on the Rinkaisen Line.
Kokusai-Tenjijo Station is approx. 10 minutes from Oimachi Station on the JR Keihin Tohoku Line.
Or, about 3 minutes' walk from Kokusai Tenjijo Shomen Station.
Kokusai Tenjijo Shomen Station is approx. 23 minutes from JR Shimbashi Station on the Yurikamome Line.

Coming into contact with the leading edge of Japanese Anime - Tokyo Anime Center

We have seen a recent rise in the number of events and facilities for transmitting the latest Japanese anime world not just nationwide but also globally. The "Tokyo International Anime Fair" is the ideal occasion for checking the latest trends each year. Also, the Tokyo Anime Center in Akihabara, as a base for disseminating anime information.

Tokyo Anime Center

"Tokyo Anime Center", a base for disseminating information on Japanese anime, is located in front of Akihabara Station in Tokyo. In addition to providing the latest news to anime fans not only in Japan but also to those coming from overseas, the center plans to organize events participated in by creators and voice actors, and offer original goods available only in its official store. Also, in the adjoining Theater Hall, previews will be shown of the latest anime films and mini concerts will be held. This Tokyo Anime Center is surely the first place anime fans will want to visit in Akihabara.

Place:4th Fl., Akihabara UDX Bldg., 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours:11:00-19:00
Closed:Mondays
Tel. 03-5298-1188

Access:Near the Denkigai-guchi Exit of JR Akihabara Station.

Visiting the Great Masters of Japanese Animation - Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum

Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum

Shotaro Ishinomori (1938-1998) who, together with Osamu Tezuka, produced many heroes such as "Cyborg 009" and "Kamen Rider", is a crucial part of Japanese manga history. Located in his birthplace, the Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum exhibits Ishinomori's works as a manga artist and displays the many characters that he created. Here, you can look at the original scripts for the hit works, and browse through the variety of original goods sold in the museum shop.

Place:2-7, Nakase, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 986-0823
Tel: 0225-96-5055
Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (until 17:00 from December to February)
Closed: Third Tuesday of each month (March - November), every Tuesday (December - February)
Admission fee (only charged for the permanent exhibition and the movie hall): 800 yen per adult, 500 yen per junior or senior high school student, 200 yen per elementary school pupil.

Access:About 5 minutes by taxi from Ishinomaki Station.
Ishinomaki Station is approx. 1 hour from Sendai Station on the JR Sengoku Line (Rapid Service).
Sendai Station is approx.1 hour and 40 minutes from JR Tokyo Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line.

Visiting the Great Masters of Japanese Animation - Osamu Tezuka Memorial Hall in Takarazuka City

Osamu Tezuka Memorial Hall in Takarazuka City

Osamu Tezuka spent his youth in Takarazuka City. With the goal of widely diffusing and passing down the great accomplishments of Tezuka to future generations, Takarazuka City founded this Memorial Hall built on the theme of 'love of nature and the preciousness of life' in 1994. At the entrance, there stands a monument of "The Phoenix", his life's work. Inside the Memorial Hall, a page from Tezuka's works is reproduced, and valuable materials are on display. There is also a Hi-Vision Theater where you can watch original anime films, and areas where you can read manga and experience producing anime. You will be able to see, touch and feel the world of Osamu Tezuka.

Place:7-65, Mukogawa-cho, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture 665-0844
Tel: 0797-81-2970
Business Hours: 9:30-17:00 (enter before 16:30)
Closed: Wednesdays (Please note the following exceptions: open on Wednesdays that fall on National Holidays, and also open on all Wednesdays throughout August). Also closed December 29th - 31st, and February 21st to the end of the month.
Admission fee: 500 yen per adult, 300 yen per junior or senior high school student, 100 yen per child

Access:About 5 minutes' walk from Takarazuka Minamiguchi Station on the Hankyu Dentetsu Line.
Or, about 8 minutes' walk from Takarazuka Station on the JR and Hankyu Dentetsu Lines.

Visiting the Great Masters of Japanese Animation - Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Studio Ghibli enjoys worldwide popularity for "Spirited Away", which won an Academy Award, "Howl's Moving Castle", "My Neighbor Totoro" and numerous other works. At Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, you will feel as if you have stepped into the very world of these works. Director Hayao Miyazaki's ideas and images of "an ideal museum" are reflected throughout the museum. In addition to the permanent exhibition that provides some insight into the process of how animation is created origin of Ghibli works, there are also special exhibitions that introduce animation from different angles. After you have watched the original short animation films that can only be seen here, why not have a meal in the adjoining cafe, and enjoy shopping at the museum's store that offers lots of original museum goods. Reservations must be made in advance for admission. Please be sure to purchase reservation tickets before your visit. For reservations from overseas, you can find the necessary information on their official homepage.

Place: (Inside the Nishi-en, or the West Garden of Inokashira Park), 1-1-83, Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo 181-0013
Tel: 0570-055777
Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (Prior reservations required. For more details, see http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/ticket_info.html.)
Closed: Tuesdays and occasional maintenance periods.
Admission fee:1,000 yen per adult (including university & college students), 700 yen per junior or senior high school student, 400 yen per elementary school pupil, 100 yen per child (4 years or older), free for children under 4 years old.

Access:About 15 minutes' walk from the South Exit (Minami-guchi) of Mitaka Station.
Or, about 5 minutes' ride on the community bus (fares charged) from the South Exit (Minami-guchi) of Mitaka Station.
Mitaka Station is approx. 20 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Line (Rapid Service).

Visiting Animation Museums - Suginami Animation Museum

Suginami Animation Museum

Suginami-ku, Tokyo, the location for many companies related to animation production, is known as an 'anime town'. The Suginami Animation Museum, which opened in March 2005, is a center that provides a fun and systemized way to learn, experience, and understand anime. In addition to diverse exhibits on the history of Japanese anime, an anime production workplace, and the latest digital production technology, the museum also invites professional creators to give talks, and organizes workshops where you can actually experience producing anime. Moreover, in the library filled with a rich collection of anime-related materials, you can browse through books and watch DVDs.

Place:3rd Fl., Suginami Kaikan, 3-39-5, Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0043
Tel: 03-3396-1510

Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (enter by 17:30)
Closed: Mondays (or the following Tuesday if the Monday falls on a National Holiday), December 28th - January 4th
Free admission

Access:About 5 minutes' ride to the "Ogikubo Keisatsusho-mae" (Ogikubo Police Station) bus stop on the Kanto Bus.
The Kanto Bus departs from the North Exit (Kita-guchi) of Ogikubo Station.
Ogikubo Station is approx. 10 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Line (Rapid Service), or approx. 14 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.

Visiting Animation Museums - Toei Animation Gallery

Heroes and heroines, filling us with excitement, have been the target of admiration for fans of all eras. Here are some spots where you can enjoy the charm of these heroes and heroines, find out how they came to be created, and also learn about the history of Japanese anime. Although Japanese is the only language spoken at many of the facilities, it is quite a thrill just gazing at the exhibits.

Toei Animation Gallery

Toei Animation, famous for its numerous hits including "Dragon Ball", "Sailor Moon", and "Precure", is the leading anime production company in Japan, having launched many popular works over the 50 years since its foundation. A gallery is set up in the Oizumi Studio where you can see the entire history of this company (only in Japanese). Among the valuable items displayed are anime scenarios, storyboards, configuration data, original drawings, celluloid pictures, advertising posters, etc. Please do the entrance procedure at entrance guard when you enter.

Place:2-10-5, Higashi-Oizumi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 178-8567 (No parking zone)
Tel: 03-3978-3111
Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (enter by 16:30)
Closed: Mondays, year-end through the New Year holidays, and during the Bon holidays (mid-August).
Free admission

Access:About 15 minutes' walk from the North Exit (Kita-guchi) of Oizumi-Gakuen Station.
Oizumi-Gakuen Station is approx. 16 minutes from Ikebukuro Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line (Local Express Service).

Anime Character Goods - Pokémon Center Tokyo

Pokémon Center Tokyo

The tiny little "Pokémons" in the popular game software "Pocket Monster" immediately captivated the hearts of children. And Pokémon Center specializes in related goods. You"ll find all kinds of Pokémon products including, of course, game software, but also cards, stuffed dolls, stationary, clothes, CDs and DVDs. You should also check out the original goods only available at Pokémon Center! Besides Tokyo, there are outlets in Sapporo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.

Place: 2nd Fl., Shiodome Shibarikyu Bldg., 1-2-3, Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022
Tel: 03-6430-7733
Business hours: 11:00-20:00(Weekday),10:00-19:00(Weekend & NH)
Closed: Irregular

Access:About 2 minutes' walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station on JR Line.

Anime Character Goods - Mandarake Nakano

Mandarake Nakano

"Nakano Broadway", lined with many stores offering products for anime & comic maniacs, is a popular spot among the "Otaku", together with Akihabara. "Mandarake", which started off as a small store in one corner of this district, is well known not only for anime & comic goods, but also for rare items in a wide range of genres. The products sold include second-hand dojin-shi, posters, autographed shikishi (paperboards), AV software, games, figures, and so on. Mandarake is growing fast, and currently has 11 stores nationwide.

Place:5-52-15, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001
Tel: 03-3228-0007
Languages spoken: French, Japanese, English (Nicolas PUJOL)
Business hours: 12:00-20:00
Open all year round

Access:2nd -4th Floors of Nakano Broadway Building , about 5 minute's walk from the North Exit (Kita-guchi) of Nakano Station.
Nakano Station is approx. 4 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Line (Rapid Service).

Anime Character Goods - Animate Ikebukuro Head Store

The prosperity of anime & comics has produced an enormous number of businesses dealing with related items. When it concerns popular works, character goods of all genres are sold, and Otaku (obsessed fans of anime & comics) will go all out to buy rare items of limited edition.

Animate Ikebukuro Head Store

We recommend Animate if you are planning to buy anime & comic character goods. Located very near Ikebukuro Sunshine City, the Ikebukuro Head Store holds many sales and events and has a wide selection of not only goods related to popular works, but also books, AV software, games and trading cards, to satisfy the most fervent fans. Here, you will also find lineups of exclusive items that can only be purchased at Animate stores. There are some 70 shops nationwide, in Sapporo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other cities.

Place:3-2-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
Tel: 03-3988-1351
Business hours: 10:00-20:00
Open all year round (with the exception of year-end through the New Year holidays)

Access:About 10 minutes' walk in the direction of "Sunshine 60 Building", from the East Exit (Higashi-guchi) of JR Ikebukuro Station.

Immersing Yourself in Japanese Anime & Comics

The presentation of Japanese culture at the 1867 World Expo in Paris gave rise to 'Japonism' in Europe, a kind of boom for all things Japanese. In particular, 'ukiyo-e' paintings of Japan exerted a great influence on Impressionist painters. And now, in the 21st century, worldwide attention is drawn to our anime and comics, which could be seen as the contemporary version of ukiyo-e.

Japanese comics, which developed differently from American comics and French bandes dessinees, are a form of entertainment enjoyed extensively by children and adults alike, and both men and women. The comics cover a wide range of themes, from sports, school life, SF & fantasy, romance, business, war, and even social issues, and the manga artists now hold the same status as other writers. The Japanese animation or 'anime' industry has also developed, keeping pace with our comic culture. It has continuously produced more refined stories dealing with profound themes and has improved their unique presentation and graphic techniques, on a low budget. 'Candy Candy' and 'UFO Robo Grendizer', which are well known among the Japanese, are also very popular abroad. Some works were a great hit overseas without even being known as 'made in Japan'. But today, works by Studio Ghibli as well as 'Pocket Monster' and 'Dragon Ball' not only earn high praise as 'Japanese anime', but also exert considerable influence on Hollywood movies.

At the same time, when discussing the contemporary anime & comic culture of Japan, we cannot overlook the existence of the obsessed fans known as 'Otaku'. Having an exhaustive knowledge about their favorite works, and always searching for related products, these 'Otaku' support the anime & comic industry as consumers / harsh critics. Just as 'wabi' and 'sabi' became key words for understanding Japanese culture, the term'moe', which refers to the enthusiasm of the 'Otaku', has become a major key word for describing unique Japanese sentiment and taste.

Here, we are pleased to introduce places to visit where you can immerse yourself in the world of Japanese anime & comics, as well as stores where you can buy related items.

Anime Akihabara - Enjoying a Shopping Spree in Akihabara - AsoBitCity

AsoBitCity

Three-dimensional "figures" of popular characters in anime & comics are also in high demand among fans. On each of the floors from the 1st Basement Floor to the 6th Floor, AsoBitCity has a rich lineup of figures of all genres. It is characterized by its abundant stocks ranging from "shokugan" (sophisticated miniature figures sold together with sweets) to figures of hit anime characters. On the 5th Floor, there is a corner displaying life-sized figures, and the 6th Floor sells costumes for "cosplay" (costume play - having fun dressing up as anime & comic characters).

Place: 1-13-3, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Tel: 03-3257-2590
Business hours: 10:00-22:00
Open all year round

Access: About 2 minutes' walk along the Chuo-dori in the direction of Okachimachi from the Denkigai-guchi Exit of JR Akihabara Station.

Anime Akihabara - Enjoying a Shopping Spree in Akihabara - Gamers Head Store

Gamers Head Store

"Gamers", famous for its "DiGi Charat" mascot character. Besides products related to game characters, Gamers offers a wide array of CDs, DVDs, books, magazines, etc. In particular, it boasts a rich lineup of trading cards, as well as events organized on a regular basis. There are some 20 stores in cities throughout the country, including Sapporo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, and Hakata.

Place: Takarada Bldg., 1-14-7, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Tel: 03-5298-8720
Business hours: 11:00- 21:00 (9:00-22:00 for 1st Floor only)
Open all year round

Access:In front of the Denkigai-guchi Exit of JR Akihabara Station.

Anime Akihabara - Enjoying a Shopping Spree in Akihabara - AKA (Akihabara) Comic Tora no Ana 1

Akihabara, famous worldwide as an electronics quarter attracting countless foreign tourists, has recently risen in prominence as a sub-cultural district housing a large cluster of stores targeted at Otaku ,obsessed fans of anime & comics. Here are some popular spots in the "Otaku Mecca".

AKA (Akihabara) Comic Tora no Ana 1

"Comic Tora no Ana"achieved rapid growth as Akihabara transformed from a town of electrical appliances and personal computers into an anime & comic mecca. In addition to selling magazines, comics and AV software mainly targeted at the"Otaku", this store is characterized by its "dojinshi" (fan-produced magazines) by amateur artists. AKA Comic Tora no Ana 1 offers a wide selection of dojinshi and dojin software (only Japanese corresponds). In addition to the Tokyo stores, there are branches in Sapporo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.

Place: 4-3-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Tel: 03-5294-0123
Business hours:
11:00-21:00 (Monday - Thursday),
10:00-21:00 (Friday - Sunday, and on National Holidays)
Open all year round

Access: About 5 minutes' walk along the Chuo-dori in the direction of Okachimachi, from the Denkigai-guchi Exit of JR Akihabara Station.

Taiwanese style tour - Meinong District, Kaohsiung City: Hakka Beauty and Hospitality

 

Meinong District, Kaohsiung City: Hakka Beauty and Hospitality

Meinong is a small southern Hakka community with plenty of visual charm. Meinong came out on top in the "Land of Smiles" internet survey jointly conducted by CommonWealth magazine and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Its vibrant Hakka culture, rustic landscape, and simple, sincere residents make it a popular destination for visitors who want to experience the richness of the Hakka culture and way of life.Harmony with Nature
The Hakka people have a close connection to the land—a link that is reflected in the community's strong disposition towards environmental protection. In Meinong, nature and man coexist, bringing the butterflies, birds, and nature's other creations close to hand.Living Culture
Meinong has preserved its roots in Hakka tradition more fully than any other town in Taiwan. The best way to experience these living traditions is to stroll through the town and take part in its daily life activities.

Abundant Harvests and Delicious Cuisine
Clear water and ideal growing conditions have made Meinong a center for high-quality rice, vegetables and fruit. These ingredients combine with the town's Hakka food culture to create a number of must-try specialty dishes.

Culture and Arts
Education and culture have always occupied a high place in Hakka communities. This is amply evident in Meinong, whose cultural atmosphere is everywhere evident in everyday life, both traditionally and with innovative new faces.

With its richness of culture, history, natural beauty, and tourism resources, Meinong is a destination you will want to see with your own eyes.

（Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the transportation station before departure.）

Address	Meinong District, Kaohsiung City   Longitude/Latitude  (22.890093,120.566883)
Public	1.THSR: From Zuoying Station, take the Cishan-Meinong Express Bus to Meinong.2.Taiwan Railway: From Kaohsiung Station, take bus No. 8011, 8025, 8028, or 8038 to Meinong.

Taiwanese style tour - Xinyi District, Taipei City: Fashion Central

 

Xinyi District, Taipei City: Fashion Central

Xinyi is a one-of-a-kind tourism area in Taiwan. A product of urban planning, it is the center of fashion and a place where Taipei's future is being created. The district has convenient transportation links to other parts of the city and region. The stores here sell the world's best brands. Xinyi is also home to Taiwan biggest bookstore chain, Eslite and the international landmark Taipei 101 building. Four Four South Village (a restored military dependents housing complex), Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, an internationally-renowned Michelin star restaurant, eye-catching buildings and installation art, and the annual Taipei New Year Eve Party all further add to the sparkle of Xinyi District.For shopping, entertainment and delicious cuisine to art, culture and international MICE facilities, Xinyi District serves up the best of Taiwan.

（Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the transportation station before departure.）

Address	Xinyi District, Taipei City Longitude/Latitude  (25.0287024,121.5769572)
Public	1.THSR: From Taipei Main Station, take the MRT Bannan Line to Taipei City Hall Station.2.Taiwan Railway: From Taipei Main Station, take the MRT Bannan Line to Taipei City Hall Station. 3.Bus: Take an intercity bus to Taipei City Hall Bus Station. 4.MRT: Take the MRT Bannan Line to Taipei City Hall Station.

Taiwanese style tour - Beitou District, Taipei City: Small Town Elegance

 

Beitou District, Taipei City: Small Town Elegance

Featured in the Travel section of the The New York Times online edition, Beitou a hot spring escape with abundant natural, cultural and historical attractions, as well as convenient rapid transit access, making it one of Taipei's premier tourism destinations.Beitou District encompasses the Beitou Hot Springs, Yangmingshan National Park, and the Guandu scenic area. The Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Taiwan Folk Arts Museum, and Plum Garden are a few of the many points cultural and historic interest here. Distinctive hot spring hotels, Taiwan's first green library building, and the hot-spring themed MRT train art are other attractions here. In 2011, Beitou was ranked as a three-star tourist attraction in the Michelin Green Guide. Fox News also gave a thumbs-up to this very special tourism district.

（Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the transportation station before departure.）

Address

Beitou Dist., Taipei City Longitude/Latitude  (25.1167,121.5)

Public

1.THSR: From Taipei Main Station, take the MRT Danshui Line to Beitou Station. Transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou Station.2.Taiwan Railway: From Taipei Main Station, take the MRT Danshui Line to Beitou Station. Transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou Station. 3.Bus: Take the THSR or Taiwan Railway to Taipei Main Station. In front of the Zhengzhou-side Exit, take the No. 218 bus to Beitou Park. 4.MRT: Take the MRT Danshui Line to Beitou Station. Transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and continue to Xinbeitou Station.