The first (and only) panel of the day I went to was "Yes, YOU can go to Japan, yes, YOU!" — very relevant for me since I've never been to Japan (even though I was a Japanese major...). Some good tips for things you need to do before you go and things to do once you get there were given, and a quick introduction to some of the major neighborhoods of Tokyo, like Akihabara and Shinjuku, was given. I'll keep the tips in mind once I do have enough money to take a trip over there.

In the afternoon I took a trip to AWA's Maid Cafe, in its second year of operation. It was much too busy Saturday to go, but Sunday it was a nice and relaxing atmosphere for mingling with maids... and butlers for the ladies. After a nice chocolate tart and an epic game of Connect Four with our table's maid, it was time to leave. The only thing missing was an okaerinasaimase goshujin-sama at the start — I guess that'll come next year.

After a last run through the Artists' Alley and the Dealers' Room it was time to leave (before the Closing Ceremonies). AWA isn't as huge as Otakon and the like (it is in the top 10, however), but it was still quite a fun weekend. And now let's check the damage to my wallet:

I got too much stuff again. Can't help it (^^;;