Akihabara

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Akihabara, Tokyo Overview

The electronics reputation is decades out of date. Akihabara now runs on anime, manga, retro games and figurines, sold through multi-floor specialist shops like Mandarake and the thirty-odd stores inside Radio Kaikan. Come on a Sunday afternoon, when Chuo Dori closes to traffic. If you try a maid cafe, settle the cover charge and per-item prices before you sit down.

Akihabara is widely acknowledged for it's technological and electronics market, and its gaming culture. Boasting of a Pokemon Centre and Gundam Cafe, Akihabara is another place for eclectic themed cafes and restaurants (more catered towards anime and gaming fans). A franchise called Akky specialises in duty-free electronics for overseas use, while many other shops have a wide range of high-quality electronics and the top-of-the-range gaming equipment.

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Best Time To Visit Akihabara

All year round