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Adventures Assemble Episode 4: The Final Countdown Before Japan!

Hey friends, Ryan here—and I can hardly believe it, but we are officially two days away from lift-off. That’s right, in 48 hours, I’ll be boarding a flight at SFO and...

How to Get Around Japan Without Getting Lost (Even If You Have No Sense of Direction)

Hey friends! Ryan here from Adventures Assemble. I just got back from an incredible two-week trip to Japan, where I attended Star Wars Celebration and traveled solo from...

Adventures Assemble Episode 3 – Adventures Assemble: Two Weeks to Go—Planning, Panels, and Panic!

Hey everyone! Ryan here, back with another update for Adventures Assemble—your favorite blog/podcast/vlog about nerd travel, awkward planning, and geeking out on the...

Unlock the Magic of Akihabara Arcades: Tokyo’s Most Electrifying Gaming Experience

Ready to insert a coin and level up your Tokyo adventure? If you’re an anime lover, a nostalgic gamer longing for the 8-bit days, or a first-time traveler looking for a...

Adventures Assemble Episode 2 – Three Weeks to Tokyo: Star Wars Celebration 2025 Plans and Panic

Hey friends, it’s Ryan again! Welcome back to Adventures Assemble, my little corner of the internet where I try to figure out nerd travel one adventure at a time. And...

Why Visiting a Maid Cafe Will Be the Most Wholesome & Fun Experience in Japan

Visiting a maid cafe in Japan – especially in Akihabara, Tokyo’s otaku paradise – is like stepping into an anime come to life. If you’re an anime fan, a curious traveler...

Adventures Assemble Begins: Star Wars Celebration 2025, Japan, and Controlled Chaos

Hey friends! Welcome to the very first blog post for Adventures Assemble, part of the Zoodletron Podcast Network. I’m Ryan and I’m kicking off this whole project with...

9 Reasons Why Gachapon Will Blow Your Mind: The Surprising World of Japan’s Capsule Machines

If you’re heading to Japan (or just dreaming about it), there’s one quirky, colorful, and wildly fun experience you absolutely must try: gachapon. Whether you...

Akihabara Unleashed 2025: The Ultimate Guide to The Ultimate Geek Paradise

Introduction: Why Akihabara is the Ultimate Nerd Paradise Welcome to Akihabara, the neon-lit, electrifying heart of anime, gaming, and tech culture in Japan. Known as...