Tim Bray has a sensible approach to Yodobashi Camera. Go in the morning on a weekday with a goal in mind.
During our trip last August, Cynthia and I visted the Yodobashi in Akihabara on an early Saturday evening. But then, we were on vacation, our time was our own, and the packed mob scene was interesting.
But, you say, isn’t that like flying halfway around the world to go to Fry’s?
Does Fry’s have a nail salon? Does Fry’s have people in silver spacesuits demoing the latest gadgets? Does Fry’s have a peppy jingle that you realize is The Battle Hymn of the Republic, leaving you nearly doubled over in laughter without the language at hand to explain why, exactly, that is so funny to an American?
