V6 Hashtag Project - #V6ChangedMyWorld

Hi fellow V6 fans old and new, thanks for stopping by!

On November 1st, I would like to trend a hashtag and I hope you'll join me for this!!

The hashtag I would like to use is #V6ChangedMyWorld (inspired by their song, of course - Change The World)

The point of this hashtag would be to tweet out some things V6 did, sang about or said that - as the hashtag suggests - "changed your world" for the better.

This may include:

• Your journey in the fandom, meeting new people & so forth

• Something you learned from their song, TV show, etc

• A lucky encounter with a member or the group

• Quote from a song, concert MC, etc that changed your perspective of something

• Life events where V6 has made an impact on through song or other media

• A picture that helped you go through difficult times

Of course, the list goes on.

It doesn't have to be complicated, but every time you make a tweet about V6 & your memories - please use the hashtag #V6ChangedMyWorld on November 1st!!! More details below!

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For those who are unfamiliar with twitter & don't use it -

It would be best if you have a few things you can tweet out - if you can tweet more than one time with multiple tweets (or 280-character posts) using the hashtag, it will count towards someone using the hashtag.

The more tweets, the better!

When twitter senses that a lot of tweets and a lot of people are using a hashtag, the more likely it will be appear as a "trending hashtag" or a "trending topic" (similar, just without using a hashtag).

As a trending hashtag, it will grab the attention of just normal twitter users and drive more traffic to the hashtag. It can also sometimes grab the attention of public figures, media outlets and even the idols themselves. Since V6 doesn't use twitter, unfortunately - this may not happen but I simply just want to show our appreciation one way or another.

And who knows? It might reach someone who matters in the end.

So... regardless of what happens, I hope you will join on November 1st on twitter!

How:

1) Make an account on twitter if you don't have one.

2) Your account must be PUBLIC for your tweets to count towards the hashtag, so please make sure you are not tweeting PRIVATELY. If there is a padlock image next to your name, then your account is private. Read more about it here if you need help.

3) Tweet your heart out, and always include #V6ChangedMyWorld in each of your V6-related tweets/posts!

If you have any questions, please send me a tweet @cyberslowpoke.

When:

(subject to change)

On November 1st, 2021

Attempt 1 - 7:30AM to 8:30PM (JST)

Attempt 2 - 6:00PM to 7:00PM (JST)

To be honest, you're free to tweet whenever it is best for you to tweet. It doesn't have to be in these time slots to make it count.

But for the best chance of trending to a larger audience, it may be best to pump out a large amount of tweets using the hashtag in a small window of time. Thus why I've listed these times to try for the worldwide trend.

If you cannot make those times & would like to join the worldwide trends, I suggest using tweetdeck to schedule your posts to those times.

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If you have any questions, please send me a tweet @cyberslowpoke.

Thanks & hope to see you on November 1st!!

Kirby's Dream Factory

I was doing my monthly Pokemon Center visits at Daimaru in Osaka, when I noticed the event space next to the Pokemon Center was occupied by something that was new.

To my surprise, a HUGE pop up Kirby shop. You can find more information on the website here. But this is a limited time pop up shop until April 25, 2021.

Can't make it? I got pictures!

This is directly across from the Pokemon Center floor (Daimaru 13F). You can't miss it.

Just some posters of the food factory across the shop.

More wall décor for the "factory".

This is a moving conveyor belt, and it looks awfully cute - even though I have to admit I'm not the biggest fan of kirby.

COVID19 cases in Osaka are on the rise again, so I wouldn't recommend coming here to Daimaru right now - especially on the weekends as it tends to be EXTREMELY crowded with parents & kids visiting the Pokemon Center. I have work around here sometimes on the weekdays, so I usually try to kill time in between jobs (unfortunately).

Please be safe, everyone!

Horyuji 法隆寺 in Ikaruga, Nara

This is part 2 of the Ikaruga Town photo blog. Last time, I showed you in detail how to find the Pokemon Manholes that were recently installed in this town to boost tourism.

Today, I won't do much talking (or at least try not to), as I show you around the Horyuji Complex.

I know Japan still hasn't opened up travel yet, so I hope this blog post will motivate you to stop by when you finally have a chance in the future! I want to be optimistic and say NEAR future... but if you follow me on twitter, you probably know that Japan's really lagging behind on vaccines and getting COVID19 cases down... so...

I hope you enjoy these pictures!

This is the main entrance (from the south) into the complex. There are side entrances as well from both the east and the west side.

The grounds itself is free to enter, but if you want to go into the main complex to see some of the buildings up close, you will need to pay a fee to get in. The fee also includes entry into an artifacts museum (which is within the grounds) and another smaller (relative to the giant that's this place) temple out the east side entrance/exit.

For now, let's enjoy the grounds!

A closer look at the entrance.

A look inside and out from the gates.

I know it doesn't look big from my images, but trust me when I say the grounds are almost never-ending. Remember, this part is only the entrance. We haven't even stepped inside yet.

That's one of the side paths. It leads out towards the east entrance. The west entrance is equally as long, may a bit shorter... But... You see how long that path spans? This complex is really no joke.

A closer look at the main complex, looking into the inner grounds.

From this point on, if you go left from this picture, you will reach the paid area. If you go right, that's the exit from the paid area - so don't go that way if you want to go inside and avoid the extra walking.

Let's head inside then!

That's the ticket you get - excuse my ugly hand!

You can walk into this building and have a look around - but you cannot go upstairs.

Same with this building above - you can go inside it. This building is where you would pray if you would like to do that. There's also a small stall that sells temple things - like lucky charms, etc.

I tried my best to capture all the buildings with my phone camera. I hope I did a good job.

Now, let's head back out and go towards the artifact museum.

I overheard that the building on the right of my picture here used to be quarters for monks in training? I could be wrong since I wasn't really listening to the tour guide that was guiding this couple nearby, but I think that's what I remember hearing.

The museum isn't far from here.

Unfortunately you aren't allowed photos once you're in the museum area, but the path to the building is still a little ways away. The path leads into the garden and it is very well kept!

In we go!

Here's actually the building where the museum is:

Unfortunately at this point, I'm not allowed to take any more photos. The museum itself is pretty heavily guarded. Not... like, there's lots of guards, but there's always one or two people watching from afar.

There are a lot of interesting artifacts from the Asuka and Nara Period if that's your jam. They're all pretty cool to see, but it's not my cup of tea. So off I went towards the east entrance to find the third area I can enter with my ticket.

The walk out the east entrance is very interesting.

The walls all seem to be quite aged. So much so that they need to boosted up by wooden beams. I think this gives the area is a bit of character. I quite enjoyed it.

So last but not least, the last entry point.

It was actually free to enter when I went. They were in the middle of renovations, and it doesn't seem like people stroll through to this side. So the monk/priest was very kind and told me where it would a good spot to take pictures, etc.

It's less exciting to see since a lot of it is closed off... but the building is interesting enough, I guess. But yeah... that's it.

I do recommend stopping by if you're not all shrine'd and temple'd out during your travels. I've been to hundreds of these shrines & temples myself now, but the size of Horyuji is a feat in itself. Also if you like to be away from the crowds in Nara Park or in Kyoto, this town would be a great place to visit for half a day or more if you just want to take it slowly.

Anyway, as always - thanks for visiting! :)