Sightseeing Japan

130. Akihabara


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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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Sightseeing JapanBy Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin

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