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130. Akihabara

April 08, 2024 by Jason Nieling in Attractions

Akihabara is a unique district in Tokyo, renowned for its many electronics stores and its status as a mecca for otaku culture enthusiasts. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the vibrant streets of Tokyo's iconic "electric town"!

Topics Covered:

  • History

  • Electronics (e.g. Yodobashi Akiba, BicCamera AKIBA)

  • Arcades (e.g. Namco Akihabara)

  • Anime Shops (e.g. Akihabara Kotobukiya, Mandarake)

  • Computer Shops (e.g. Tsukumo PC Honten)

  • Maid Cafes (e.g. Maidreamin)

  • Akihabara Dear Stage

  • Little TGV

  • Akihabara Gachapon Hall

  • 2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan

  • Yusha Kobo Keyboard Specialty Shop

  • Komaki Shokudo

  • Bars (Game Bar A-Button, Beer Pong Bar Grove, Hitachino Brewing Lab, Low-Non-Bar)

  • Weird Vending Machine Corner

  • Karaoke

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