Lalaport Mall is in the south east of Tokyo...

 ...we took two trains across town to get there.

We arrived just around 5:00 on  Sunday

Even at this time, the MySims display was packed with kids!

Gino was a huge draw - they loved to kiss and cuddle him...

 ... most of them, that is!

 Parents also stopped to say hi & smile...

 Some quietly watched while others were very hands-on.

 When Gino tried to take a break - the kids followed him, pied piper style!

  Here is a girl building her house & then painting it...

 This girl waited for a long time to play...

 Create-a-Sim was a new experience for these kids...

After finishing his character, the boy was super animated & happy...

 The outdoor part of the mall is a big playground...

 Back inside,  Gino returned...

 He was pretty much mobbed the entire time.

 This boy stayed at the kiosk for a long time, too...

 Everyone wanted photos and hugs!

  *giggle*

 Even the teens stopped for a handshake and smile!

 These girls stared at Gino for 2 minutes...

 Super huge thanks to EAJ staff for organizing & running the event!! Sugoi!!!

Time to head home!