Akihabara beyond electronics
When it comes to Japanese electronics, the first place that comes to mind is Akihabara
As the electronics hub in Tokyo, Akihabara offers more attractions for tourists.
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Speaking of electronics in Japan, the first place that comes to mind is Akihabara, which is situated around the Akihabara Station in Chiyoda ward, Tokyo. Known as Akihabara Electric Town (秋葉原電気街), it is one of Tokyo's leading tourist spots. From large consumer electronics stores with a wide selection of products to small shops that sell rare and vintage items.
Yodobashi Camera Akiba. Source: commons.wikimedia.org author: Rs1421
The largest store in Akihabara is the 9-story Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba directly connected to Akihabara Station. From the 1st floor to the 6th floor, it has a wide range of products such as personal computers, cameras, AV equipment, TVs, mobile phones, games, toys, and music equipment. Clothes, shoes, CDs, DVDs, Bookstores, and travel agencies are also on the 7th floor. Akihabara's largest food court with 30 restaurants on the 8th floor, and a golf shop, driving range, and batting center on the top floor. This building has an overwhelming selection and assortment of goods that would not be expected from a single consumer electronics mass retailer.
Akihabara Station. Source: commons.wikimedia.org author: Brancacube
Akihabara is full of large game arcades, with a variety of old and new games spread across multiple floors. Gaming enthusiasts of all ages flock here day and night. What is interesting when talking about arcades is "purikura" (プリクラ), which is still extremely popular in Japan. Some arcades have entire floors dedicated to "purikura" (プリクラ), and many arcades offer cosplay costumes for free. Another is UFO Catcher. This is a game where you operate a crane and get prizes ranging from simple to popular products. People are very interested in these machines because most of the items can only be obtained as prizes in UFO Catchers.
One of the game centers in Akihabara. Source: commons.wikimedia.org author: TarkusAB
In recent years, the central representation of Akihabara is the "Otaku" (オタク) culture. "Otaku" (オタク) literally means someone who has an excessive interest, particularly in anime and manga. Akihabara is a place where enthusiastic fans gather, and some of them even cosplay their favorite anime or manga characters.There are many other attractions in Akihabara, so visit it to experience and feel the atmosphere of Akihabara Electric Town.
A cosplayer of Madoka Kaname in Akihabara. Source: commons.wikimedia.org author: Aimaimyi
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