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Archive for December, 2009

Loot from Operation Chiaki…

As promised here is the loot report. You didn’t think after 30 days plus in Japan I wouldn’t have bought anything? Well most of it are just books that can’t be found in Malaysia due to censorship controls or are just plain rare!

Everything was shipped back via EMS at the total cost of 22,300 yen which is about GASP! RM830! Still cheaper than paying the overweight fine at the airport (it would have been about Rm2,000).

Okay let’s get to the detail item list…..

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Operation Chiaki: Day 33 (The return)

Not Jedi. Just me going back to Malaysia. By the time this is posted, I would be on a plane back to Malaysia. I’ll also be returning to work on Monday. Its been long and swell trip, I wouldn’t have done it any other way. Hopefully the next stage of my plans will move along smoothly.

A plan that started 2 years ago, I now have all the material I need. More on that soon…..

Update:Details have been added

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Operation Chiaki: Day 30, 31 and 32 (Tokyo Akihabara)

Well all good things must come to an end. Tomorrow I’ll be heading off back to Malaysia. This is only a small sample of what I’ve bought so far. Once I get back, I’ll do a full loot report :P

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Operation Chiaki: Day 28, 29 (Ginza, Shibuya and Ikekuburo )

Spent the last 2 days checking out these 3 places. Also learned a few things along the way.

Though honestly, I wish these 3 places offered  more than just shopping not that I’m complaining though.

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Operation Chiaki: Day 27

What a fantastic Sunday morning (6th December 2009). Clear blue skies and warm sun, really wished I had brought a lighter coat.

I must admit, today seemed like a day of bonuses. A lot of unexpected good things happened today…..

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Operation Chiaki: Day 26 (Tokyo- Toshimaen)

“Last night sucked.”

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Operation Chiaki: Day 25 (Tokyo)

I’m in Tokyo and what is the first thing I do? After checking in at 2pm, I head down to gamers to pick up the latest issue of Young ace so I could get the figure included with it.

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Operation Chiaki: Day 24 (Kyoto complete)

Well the last day in Kyoto and what am I doing? Why relaxing, that is the point of a vacation. Just buying books I’ve been eying as well as some items from Bic Camera. Taking it real easy.

So the question that enters my mind, “did I accomplished what I had set out to do in Kyoto?”. The answer is yes, I really enjoyed myself. (more…)


Operation Chiaki: Day 23 (Osaka)

Well, after my miyajima trip, I went about my usual routine of cleaning my camera gear and etc. I then decided to do a sensor dirt check, it's been a while since I did one. This process is used to check how much dirt has accumulated on the DSLR's sensors.

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Operation Chiaki: Day 22 (Miyajima)

"Best fun yet!"

Is how I would have describe my Miyajima trip. After traveling for more than 3 hours by Shinkansen, train, and ferry. I arrived at the famous island of Miyajima with its many historical and unique cultural sites.

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