Tips for Attending the Tampa Bay Comic Convention

Tips for Attending the Tampa Bay Comic Convention

The Tampa Bay Comic Convention is held annually in the summer for three days, Friday through Sunday, in downtown Tampa at the Tampa Convention Center. Fans of comics, anime, manga, cosplay, toys, Star Wars, and art can explore hundreds of vendors in the Exhibit Hall. Plus, every year, there are a number of celebrities who attend to do meet and greets and photo ops.

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Complete Review of Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa Next to Legoland

Complete Review of Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa Next to Legoland

A complete review of my stay at the Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa. I booked a two King room with my Marriott Bonvoy points. The resort is pet-friendly and located right next to Legoland.

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A Complete Guide to the World’s Largest Gashapon Store in Japan

A Complete Guide to the World’s Largest Gashapon Store in Japan

Ikebukuro’s Bandai Namco Cross Store houses over 3,000 Gashapon machines filled with small toys, figurines, and other fun collectibles. The majority of Gashapon machines range from 300 to 500 yen; however, the Premium Gashapon machines have prizes that go up to 1,500 yen.

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The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Tokyo Japan

The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Tokyo Japan

There are so many things to see and do in Tokyo that it's hard to narrow down what to do if you only have a couple of days to spend in this iconic city but if that’s all the time you have, we have the perfect 2-day itinerary for you. We grew up in Japan and still visit on a regular basis, so these are our recommendations from a tourist and local's perspective.

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The Complete Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo

The Complete Guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo

Our complete guide to Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo. The Roastery is spread over four floors and combines traditional Japanese design elements with modern aesthetics.  It is unquestionably a unique and memorable experience, especially for coffee enthusiasts.

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7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

What is a Japanese family restaurant? In Japan, we call it famiresu (ファミレス), which is short for family restaurant and it’s somewhat similar to chain restaurants in the U.S.  Here is our list of seven things we love about Japanese family restaurants.

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