Odaiba is my favourite place in Tokyo. It's got parks, harbour views, nice places to eat, and is generally full of people relaxing and enjoying themselves.
It's also now home to a giant, 18m-high killing machine of Pure Awesomeness.
The Gundam in Shiokaze Park has been garnering quite a lot of media attention and public interest. It was assembled piece by piece and then revealed to the general public. I went there last weekend.
I'm not even a fan of Gundam, but I have to say - Very Cool!
There was some kind of eco fair happening at the same time, so lots of food stalls, etc. Around the circumference of the statue itself was a mass of people taking photos. Although admission is currently free, you could also pay ￥1500 for the privilege of lining up to stand on a platform and get your photo taken in front of it. I guess it made for a much better shot - a lot of people were waiting in that line! - though you could get your photo taken in front of it for free on the ground...
They say that, like so many things in Japan, this Gundam is a seasonal, 'short time only' deal, and will be taken down after summer. I really think they should leave it there permanently; it'd be a good tourist draw.
So if you want to go see a real, live Gundam, and hear loads of Japanese people saying 'sugoi!!' (wow!!), you should get in quick!
I went during the afternoon, so the light is better from behind.
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