Author Topic: Favorate Japanese Store? (Read 10545 times)

spindrift · « **on:** March 13, 2006, 12:02:31 pm »

So what is your favorate Japanese Store???

Or what is your favorate place to "Buy" Manga & Anime?

(Note for those pirates out there just be careful listing your source of Anime)

Kimiski · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2006, 03:24:00 pm »

My favorite Japanese store is Uwajimaya. They are 100% japanese and sell raw fish, sake, and other food there you have no idea what it is because its all in Kanji. And then they have a book store with anime, LOTS of manga, cook books, cd's, ect.

My favorite place for anime is Fry's in Mcminville where they sell box sets for $20-30 of whole series and when they get manga in it's $3.99 a book. Otherwise I get my manga at Borders Express and anime online... hehehe... Either download it or buy cheap box sets from online dealers.

Negima · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2006, 05:47:04 pm »

Fo manga I go to my local comic book store, Borders, sometimes Waldens because they will sometimes have manga the Borders doesn't have for some strange reason, and Suncoast for anime. I also love to go to Kinokuniya in Beaverton.

But none of them even compete to the Kinokuniyas in Tokyo. ^_^

Eternal Yamcha · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2006, 11:42:04 pm »

Many bookstores carry Manga now. Suncoast does too (atleast at Clackamas Town Center they do.) But my favorite Japanese store (Manga and more) would be the Uwajimaya/Kinokuniya combination in Beaverton. I haven't been there since December but will be going back soon.

Too bad Sambi's (like the BEST Japanese restaurant I've ever been to) moved out of Uwajimaya... But, it's should still be close enough where it isn't a hassle to go from Sambi's to Uwajimaya or vice verse.

spindrift · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2006, 11:45:48 pm »

Oh I found this out last year but did you guys know that Powells has a huge collection of Manga?

rarnom · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2006, 12:05:09 pm »

Quote from: "spindrift"

Oh I found this out last year but did you guys know that Powells has a huge collection of Manga?

Do they still have them all in plastic sleeves that you can't open for browsing? I remember just in general they had a huge graphic novel section and I am sure that by now it has gotten really big.

Kimiski · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2006, 01:48:43 pm »

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Quote from: "spindrift"
Oh I found this out last year but did you guys know that Powells has a huge collection of Manga?

Do they still have them all in plastic sleeves that you can't open for browsing? I remember just in general they had a huge graphic novel section and I am sure that by now it has gotten really big.

Actually they have three differnt sections for manga, some bigger than the others. I was there just a few months ago for an art department feild trip after we went to a meuseum.

Theres the section that all of it is in the plastic, then theres another section thats by the kids section, and then theres another section in foregin language, but all of them are the original japanese books and then on the shelfs against the wall by the japanese manga they have the art collection books.

leashy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2006, 03:50:43 pm »

I purchased most of my manga at Walden Books in Massachusetts which is owned by Borders. I have purchased some at hot topic and Borders as well and I just found a few good deals at a small comic book store called Mind Candy in downtown Vancouver, I got 4 brand new mangas of like Excel saga and some others for like $6-$7 which was pretty good compared to the $10 in most stores for the same books

Quote from: "kimiski"

My favorite Japanese store is Uwajimaya. They are 100% japanese and sell raw fish, sake, and other food there you have no idea what it is because its all in Kanji. And then they have a book store with anime, LOTS of manga, cook books, cd's, ect.

My favorite place for anime is Fry's in Mcminville where they sell box sets for $20-30 of whole series and when they get manga in it's $3.99 a book. Otherwise I get my manga at Borders Express and anime online... hehehe... Either download it or buy cheap box sets from online dealers.

Where is Fry's? Is that the full name of the store? How do I get there from vancouver?

Vondan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2006, 04:14:24 pm »

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Where is Fry's? Is that the full name of the store? How do I get there from vancouver?

It's in Mcminville about 30 or 40 minutes south of portland. Every time I drive up to portland we stop at Fry's (it's right off I-5) and get PC parts, games and hamburgers. Every thing is cheap and name brands only once did they not have a piece of hardware I was looking for and I forget what that was. I often wait a few months on getting$50 PC games and get them for $5 new at fry's

leashy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2006, 04:48:47 pm »

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Quote from: "leashy"

Where is Fry's? Is that the full name of the store? How do I get there from vancouver?

It's in Mcminville about 30 or 40 minutes south of portland. Every time I drive up to portland we stop at Fry's (it's right off I-5) and get PC parts, games and hamburgers. Every thing is cheap and name brands only once did they not have a piece of hardware I was looking for and I forget what that was. I often wait a few months on getting$50 PC games and get them for $5 new at fry's

can anyone give me an address?

Vondan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2006, 05:28:02 pm »

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can anyone give me an address?

I guess it's wilsonville there are a dozen ville's south of portland

http://www.frys.com/wilsonville.html

leashy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2006, 06:33:56 pm »

it is fry's electronics, alright thanks you Vondan!! <3

Kimiski · « **Reply #12 on:** March 14, 2006, 08:06:41 pm »

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it is fry's electronics, alright thanks you Vondan!! <3

heehee...Sorry I cound't help... I just saw your posts. ^__^
Im not sure how much manga they get in.... I bought the last of what was left last Sunday.

spindrift · « **Reply #13 on:** March 15, 2006, 01:17:47 am »

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Where is Fry's? Is that the full name of the store? How do I get there from vancouver?[/quote

I live in Vancouver too and I go down to Salem often .. sometimes too often but if you want to hook up for a trip let me know.

spindrift76 YIM

Vondan · « **Reply #14 on:** March 15, 2006, 01:25:07 am »

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I live in Vancouver too and I go down to Salem often .. sometimes too often but if you want to hook up for a trip let me know.

Ohh I just had a idea for a road trip movie,

"Leashy and Spindrift go to fry's"

hmmm after filming the western next fall we plan to pool our resources and make one B DTV movie every year. I dont think there has been a movie about anime fans

and ladies dont forget across the parking lot is Micky D so you can get Fries

superjaz · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2006, 08:45:29 am »

i love uwajimaya, i know what some of the things written in kanji are cuz i ate them in japan and the book store has an exelent seletion of gackt albums (plus other music)
i've just started going to frys a bit my boyfriend loves that store, i just wished i had money to buy all the things i see there and uwajimaya it like i want thin and this and this, its all soshiny!!!!!!!!
if going to these places do yourself a favor and save some money first

sukotto · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2006, 01:02:03 am »

Haha No fry's In McMinnville, I know, I live there but Wilsonville eh I guess there easy to mistake.

Underground Panda Smiles · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2006, 01:08:23 am »

I usually buy Japanese manga from Kinokuniya in Uwajimaya...If I ever have the urge to read it in english, rather than slightly understand the Japanese, I just borrow from friends. :3

yukimizu · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2006, 03:54:59 am »

Quote from: "Vondan"

Quote from: "leashy"

Where is Fry's? Is that the full name of the store? How do I get there from vancouver?

It's in Mcminville about 30 or 40 minutes south of portland. Every time I drive up to portland we stop at Fry's (it's right off I-5) and get PC parts, games and hamburgers.

Actually I used to work at Fry's Electronics(right?) And I lived in Mcminnville for almost a year. We never sold hamburgers there(I worked in the cafe), but it is a big warehouse that has a cafe and lots of computer stuff. It's actually located in Wilsonville, OR. Which is Located at

29400 SW Town Center Loop W, Wilsonville, OR(503) 570-6000

It's the only Fry's in Oregon. XD The better one is in Renton, WA.
They have a pretty nice anime collection, but be careful when shopping for popular titles, because it's really likely that they'd of jacked up prices on them. Not trying to sound rude or snotty, just letting you know the address. Also! Never buy a computer there without getting the performance guarantee! I bought my laptop there, got the PG and since, my computer has had several problems, and I've been able to get them repaired for free. XD

Anyways!
My favorite Japanese store is Uwajimaya of course. (es excited about the Sakura Festival) I buy most my Manga at the local Borders(Gresham City Hall) and Every now and then, I'll go out with my friends to Sushiville...Er, even though I don't like sushi. XD

Penumbra Shade · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2006, 12:17:00 pm »

Actually, I get pretty much all of my anime/manga from the library, mainly because I have yet to go and find myself a job...

Vondan · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2006, 06:04:13 pm »

Quote from: "yukimizu"

Quote from: "Vondan"
Quote from: "leashy"

Where is Fry's? Is that the full name of the store? How do I get there from vancouver?

It's in Mcminville about 30 or 40 minutes south of portland. Every time I drive up to portland we stop at Fry's (it's right off I-5) and get PC parts, games and hamburgers.

Actually I used to work at Fry's Electronics(right?) And I lived in Mcminnville for almost a year. We never sold hamburgers there(I worked in the cafe), but it is a big warehouse that has a cafe and lots of computer stuff. It's actually located in Wilsonville, OR. Which is Located at

29400 SW Town Center Loop W, Wilsonville, OR(503) 570-6000

Yeah after some one said Mcminville I repreted the mistake then found and posted the stores web site. All thos small towns south of portland look the same to me we just drive north on I5 till we see the frys building

http://www.frys.com/wilsonville.html

and the Hamburgers are at the McDonalds across the parking lot

yukimizu · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2006, 07:33:33 pm »

Ah, I never usually eat at the mcdonalds there, I hop over into the parkinglot for Thriftway and eat at Love Teriyaki. XD

Sorry for double posting the info. ^^;;

Vondan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2006, 07:51:49 pm »

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Ah, I never usually eat at the mcdonalds there, I hop over into the parkinglot for Thriftway and eat at Love Teriyaki. XD

Sorry for double posting the info. ^^;;

We are always in a hurry to get to portland then we are sucked in by the fry's sign and spend an hour going over bargin games then all we have time for is drive though Big Macs and Fries.

I'm plotting out the script for "Leashy and Spindrift go to fry's”. It’s a road show with a quest like Harold and Kumar go to White castle. In this epic adventure the holy quest item is the last copy for sale in America of a recalled manga with a real dreamy Bishi villain. The part near thee end with the Hang Glider is being replaced with a giant Japanese kite. What should all the other obstacles be?

leashy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2006, 04:00:50 pm »

Quote from: "spindrift"

I live in Vancouver too and I go down to Salem often .. sometimes too often but if you want to hook up for a trip let me know.

spindrift76 YIM

I love road trips, I am always up for road trips ^^
Ok guys so I went to the Fry's electronics the day after i asked where it was and I bought some sparkle gel pens, and a cheap dvd/cd combo of .Hack, but I asked them and they said they no longer cary manga ;-; my dreams were slightly crushed my friends

Hana · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2006, 05:40:03 pm »

I LOVE uwajiimaya's <3
I shop there as often as possible, and the book store has a great selection. Everything is always super new! : D
I live in Shelton, which is a tiny bit north of Oly, Wa. so the drive to seattle is easy enough to make, short than down to Portland. @.@ Driving to Kumori con last year wasn't fun at all. x.x

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2006, 09:46:35 am »

I like the Just Be Complex. Aside from movies and anime for rent/buy, they have collectible figurines and toys as well as swanky art and magazines. Downtown Portland, in Chinatown. 5th and Everett near the Greyhound Station.

Vondan · « **Reply #26 on:** April 04, 2006, 10:47:20 am »

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I like the Just Be Complex. Aside from movies and anime for rent/buy, they have collectible figurines and toys as well as swanky art and magazines. Downtown Portland, in Chinatown. 5th and Everett near the Greyhound Station.

Oh yeah after I posted that Link yesterday in the anime manga stores thread!!!!

I realy like there 1/6 figures but I was not going to pay $100 for a upscale Gi Joe spy chick i'll just have to stick with redressing barbi in military gear and giving her a gun.

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2006, 11:35:15 am »

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i'll just have to stick with redressing barbi in military gear and giving her a gun.

The traditional methods never die out

rasetsutaisho · « **Reply #28 on:** April 04, 2006, 12:14:43 pm »

anyone here ever been to daiso in alderwood washington?
its kindof a long trip from oregon (luckily i live in washington ni~ya!)

i havent been there yet but from what i hear its some sort of japanese items/dollar store... for some crazy reason someone put up a wikipedia entry for it (man that site is crazy!) heres a link

leashy · « **Reply #29 on:** April 05, 2006, 10:54:24 am »

Quote from: "rasetsutaisho"

anyone here ever been to daiso in alderwood washington?
its kindof a long trip from oregon (luckily i live in washington ni~ya!)

i havent been there yet but from what i hear its some sort of japanese items/dollar store... for some crazy reason someone put up a wikipedia entry for it (man that site is crazy!) heres a link

Ohhh gosh I want to go like REALLY bad but it is like 4 hours from here. Hey guys let me know if anyone is planning a trip there!

Vondan · « **Reply #30 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:16:00 am »

Quote from: "leashy"

Quote from: "rasetsutaisho"
anyone here ever been to daiso in alderwood washington?
its kindof a long trip from oregon (luckily i live in washington ni~ya!)

i havent been there yet but from what i hear its some sort of japanese items/dollar store... for some crazy reason someone put up a wikipedia entry for it (man that site is crazy!) heres a link

Ohhh gosh I want to go like REALLY bad but it is like 4 hours from here. Hey guys let me know if anyone is planning a trip there!

I have not finished the script for the Leashy and Spindrift go to fry's yet and now i have to write another road trip movie about going to Daiso

ambergen87 · « **Reply #31 on:** April 07, 2006, 01:44:25 pm »

I love Uwajimaya! I like getting food there. As for anime related things I go online.

rasetsutaisho · « **Reply #32 on:** April 11, 2006, 08:52:52 am »

Quote from: "Vondan"

Quote from: "leashy"
Quote from: "rasetsutaisho"
anyone here ever been to daiso in alderwood washington?
its kindof a long trip from oregon (luckily i live in washington ni~ya!)

i havent been there yet but from what i hear its some sort of japanese items/dollar store... for some crazy reason someone put up a wikipedia entry for it (man that site is crazy!) heres a link

Ohhh gosh I want to go like REALLY bad but it is like 4 hours from here. Hey guys let me know if anyone is planning a trip there!

I have not finished the script for the Leashy and Spindrift go to fry's yet and now i have to write another road trip movie about going to Daiso

if anyones really intrested me and some people are planing to go up with the tacoma community college and gig harbor anime club...

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Author Topic: Favorate Japanese Store? (Read 10545 times)