Asian Shopping Center In San Diego
This week Karin and I took a quick trip to Mitsuwa, an amazingly large and well stocked shop specializing in all things asian. Admittedly, I like to go to this store because they stock a drink called “Calpico”. It’s something that looks like watered down milk but tastes like an Orange Julius. Tucked inside Mitsuwa is a cool little alcove filled with nifty Japanese baubles and doohickies, reminding me of the stores on Green Pole Road in Misawa, Japan, where I spent a fantastic three years (’92-’94) of my life and made some great friends that will forever be an important part of me (a shout out to James, Dain, smooth Kev, R. Bone, Scott, John Daley, a crazy guy called RJ, the DJ “what’s his name?”, and everyone else on the 2nd floor of the Intel dorms…).
A few doors down from Mitsuwa is what I like to consider their sister store which stocks Japanese Manga, imported CDs, and movies. It’s quite easy to lose an hour or two wandering the isles here.
Looks like they had a run on Calpico. I don't blame them. 'Tis the nectar of the Gods. I'm a bit hesitate about their "Aloe" flavor though...
I'm still unsure what this is. Perhaps some sort of salad dressing? For whatever reason they seemed to be fascinated with eggplant and pickles at this store.
For all your pickle and chinaware needs...
Who knew Octopuses could sweat?
The candy isle! A sugar connoisseurs dream...
"Its translucent color so alluring and taste and aroma so gentle and mellow offer admiring feelings of a graceful lady." IMHO, there is no better candy description.
They're really big on the Domokuns here...
Pac-Man (?!), DragonballZ, and Domokun energy drinks. They unfortunately appeared to have been sold out of the Resident Evil drinks.
More manga books than you could shake a tentacle at...
What'd I tell ya? This is just a small portion of their book store.
Awww...sweet! They have a dedicated Toto section!
