Well good morning guys.
Today we are visiting Odaiba (お台場).
This is a manmade island in the Bay of Tokyo and we have come here because this place is
known for its futuristic constructions, lots of shopping malls.
They have a beach.
You get amazing views of Tokyo.
So yeah we're going to be spending the whole day here today and taking you on a tour of
Odaiba (お台場).
So, as usual, we have arrived right around lunchtime so the first order of business is
going to be to get some food.
We are currently at Deck's one of the many malls.
Guess what?
It has a cool wooden deck.
So we're going to go in and see if we can find a restaurant because we're both feeling
pretty hungry.
But yeah, this is Decks Seaside Mall.
So we've just walked into our first mall and already there is a lot going on.
I've seen Hello Kitty.
There is Legoland.
There is a Madame Tussauds wax museum with Lady Gaga standing outside.
You can rent kimonos.
So lots going on but we're still on a mission for food so we're not going to get sidetracked.
We're going to show you guys the view of the rainbow bridge and the Tokyo skyline.
Rainbow bridge is the bridge that we took over on the train to get here.
Yeah, it looks postcard perfect.
So we're seeing some people sunbathing, working on their tan.
There is standup paddleboarders.
There is a few people swimming.
That is looking really refreshing right now.
We didn't bring bathing suits but hey maybe we'll go dip our feet at some point.
Okay, so I have visited the statue of Liberty in New York City.
The statue of Liberty in Paris and now I'm going to show you the statue of liberty in
Odaiba (お台場) because 'yes' apparently there is one here in Tokyo.
Who would have known?
(Speaking Japanese)
We found the robot at the info desk.
You can approach her and ask her questions and apparently, she responds.
I don't know if she speaks English but this is my first time seeing a robot helping people
which is so weird.
So yeah, we're just going to watch other people speak to it and see what happens.
You guys even her eyes move when she speaks.
She has very realistic eye movements.
Well, guys, the future is now.
This particular lady over here gives information.
And apparently, she sings three times a day.
Yeah, she does a singing performance.
If you start talking to her I think she gives her little speal.
She is quite realistic looking as well.
I mean her eyes have a certain movement.
She doesn't blink.
The more you look at her it is a bit creepy to be honest.
Okay, so Sam made a really funny observation here.
This is funny so follow me.
Yeah.
Tonnes of people to see the robot.
Yeah.
And you know what?
It just got ruined because over here there was literally nobody.
No one at the real info desk.
With real humans.
There is a much bigger line for the robot.
Yeah.
I would say this has been worth the trip to Odaiba (お台場) just to see a robot.
And there is still a museum that we're planning to visit later on.
It is a museum about science, technology and apparently, they have robots in there too.
So yeah this is like a very futuristic day.
It sure is and I still think we may waddle down to the beach at some point.
Yeah.
If we can brave the temperatures.
The tunnel of the future.
Of the future.
This is taking us up to Fuji TV building.
Apparently, this is going to be the best view from up here.
Womp womp.
Womp diddy womp.
No views because the sphere is closed today.
Yeah no idea why maybe renovations.
Maybe who knows.
But yeah we won't be doing that.
What you doing?
We're shopping just a little bit.
Just a little bit.
I mean show us what you are considering?
What are you considering right now?
These like fun flowy overalls for summer.
Yeah.
And Sam really likes this dress.
I do.
So why not?
Go try it on.
Okay.
Haha.
And the pile just keeps growing.
Urgh.
Look at all of those things to try on.
I've never been in here.
I just liked their colors and patterns.
Alright, so we are now at basement level here in Diver City.
Yes so in the basement of this mall there is a gigantic gigantic food court.
My belly is still protruding from the Taco Bell we had so I'm not planning on having
any but if you are looking for some cheap eats especially in this area where restaurants
tend to be a little more high end this is probably your best bet.
Okay, so I am now going to show you guys the most famous Robot here in Odaiba (お台場).
This one is called Unicorn Gundam and I don't know my Japanese anime or cartoons too well
but maybe some of you might recognize him.
He looks like a white transformer.
There you have him.
So now we're on our way to the Gundam Cafe which is associated with this robot.
And yeah we're going to go have a look apparently there is also a shop inside where you can
buy Gundam souvenirs.
Well, our tickets are doubling up for something else.
As fans.
Let me say it is so nice to be inside an airconditioned building again.
Yeah.
You would not believe the heat outside.
But let's focus on where we are.
We're at the museum.
This is the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan).
It looks super futuristic behind me.
And we've come here to see robots.
Yes.
More robots.
And the cost of the ticket I think it was like 640 Yen per person.
Oh that is super reasonable.
So not bad.
Not bad.
And yeah AC.
I think I'm just as excited about the AC as I am about anything inside here.
I don't even know what to say.
I feel like the Japanese have outdone themselves with this museum.
It is just fascinating seeing all of the technology inside.
It is unlike any museum I've ever been to before.
So here on the first floor they have a whole bunch of like couch slash beds you can take
a break on.
So yeah I've taken over one and I'm right underneath the globe.
We are here for another robot demonstration.
Next up we're going to be meeting Asimo.
Asimo.
He is going to be coming out from there.
And doing a little demonstration.
We came here early so we snatched a seat.
And yeah we're going to see what he can do.
(Music playing)
What did you think?
That was totally awesome.
Wow.
I mean I've never been to a robot show.
A robot demonstration.
That sounds so cool.
Just an overall great museum.
Yeah.
Probably one of the definitely the best science museum (Miraikan) I've ever been to.
Probably like a top 3 overall museum.
I'm so glad we came here.
I didn't think that highly of coming here at first.
Just passing some time but it ended up being great.
Hamburger.
Time for another meal break here.
It sure is so we've been out in the sun again for a while working up our appetite and we
saw this place that looked really cool from a distance.
Actually from the Statue of Liberty this morning.
It is called Kua 'Aina.
So we placed our order.
We've ordered a giant burger.
It came with this massive drink.
We upgraded to large.
We're going to be getting fries and popcorn shrimp.
So yeah pretty excited about that I have to say.
Oh the popcorn shrimp arrived and I wish you guys had smell-o-vision.
I can smell the grease from the batter.
Guys the burger has arrived and it is a thing of beauty.
Check out this behemoth.
It is jacked to the max.
I'll just give you a little tour.
Big patty down here.
Big thick slice of cheese.
It appears to be onion, tonnes of avocado, tomato and lettuce and some sauce.
The burger was so big we decided to share.
We've just cut it in half.
Wow.
Oh my gosh that is good.
It is such a juicy burger.
I know.
I think it is the avocado and all of the different vegetables that give it that extra juiciness.
It is a nice big thick patty cooked to perfection.
I really like the bun the sesame seed bun.
And we also have some fries and onion rings going on over here.
This is an outstanding burger.
Alright, guys so now time for our final stop of the day.
We have come down to the beach and yeah we're just going to end things here.
The sun is going to be setting soon and this is just a nice chilled spot.
There is someone swimming right now.
People are just like getting their feet wet.
But it is nice and relaxing.
There is a bit of a breeze.
So a good way to end things off here in Odaiba (お台場) with my man.