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There and Back Again
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...