Back to the OP, because it's a fab and fun post and I wish him all the best
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Originally Posted by Ojamajoz
What do you think I should buy? I want to get some toys (like takara jenny) and maybe some artbooks.
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If you want artbooks, I suggest you go to a Mandarake and pick up a few second-hand. The Mandarake in Nakano Broadway is brilliant for this. I got a copy of Korean Illustration in very good condition for about 1,000 yen last time I was there, and I'll pop back next month to see if they have Oxide.
Brand new, they're quite expensive - usually around 3,000 yen for a single-artist or single-game collection (i.e. all concept art from the same game). My favourite place to get these is Yodobashi Akiba. They specialise in game art books, but have some others too, and Yodobashi Akiba is a great shop for toys, gashapon, collectibles, and so on. Certainly you'll find more specialised shops in the area too, so don't be afraid to explore if you have time.
Other things you should buy? Whatever takes your fancy. If you want crazy cute Kawaii, check out Kiddyland on Omotesando, just up the road from Meiji-jingu. If you want Anime merchandise, you're going at a great time - a new chain has opened recently selling Shonen Jump merchandise (Naruto, Bleach, and all those other Jump titles). If you're interested say so and I'll post the info.
How long are you going for? Will you be buying your own food?
And don't forget to take a gift for your host family. Something from Maine that they can't buy in Japan (even pens from the local tourist office is fine) nicely and neatly wrapped - wrapping your gift well is very important.