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Did you know that there is a place in Japan where a life-size 1/1 scale Gundam stands?
Its huge. |
A few days ago a fellow University of California friend named Andrew proposed a trip to Odaiba, a futuristic man-made island created for shopping and entertainment. It will also be the future site of many venues for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics!
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A map of Odaiba |
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Myself and Andrew who also really wanted to see the Gundam |
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Odaiba has its own rail line that travels over the streets of Tokyo,
Tokyo Bay, and even throughout Odaiba. |
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Odaiba was filled with very large malls with various themes and attractions. |
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It was also a very lively place with all kids of street performers and shops. |
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There is even a huge Cat Cafe there where you can have coffee
or other drinks while enjoying the company of cats. |
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After walking through Odaiba, we finally found the Gundam! |
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Its huge, seriously. Probably as tall as a 4-5 story building! |
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There is also a cool show where the Gundam's head moves and steam/lights surround it. |
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Andrew and I then headed to a beach where we got some pictures of
Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo Skyline. |
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