What is Akihabara? Over the past 10-20 years, a rather profound change has occurred both in reputation and on-the-ground reality of our namesake, the iconic Tokyo neighborhood known as Akihabara. In many ways, it’s is exactly what you might expect, but that varies considerably depending on one’s generational point of …
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If there is one place in Tokyo that does not need any introduction here, it is undoubtedly the Akihabara district! It was after the second world war that Akihabara became Tokyo’s hottest market for electronics and other household goods, but it wasn’t until around 1980 that Akihabara started to become …
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ＴOKYO TRAIN TUNES Episode #5: Akihabara Station, Presented by DIGITALHUB.JP From the Creators: Soundtracked by each station’s Yamanote platform melody, TOKYO TRAIN TUNES (YouTube • Facebook Video) are fun, universally shareable shorts that highlight standout features and landmarks unique to each neighborhood. These are super fun to make, and we …
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[Image: KK 1Up] Just imagine. This last thing you see before falling asleep, is this dude. Starting today, Akihabara Bay Hotel, a women-only capsule hotel, is joining forces with anime King of Prism, outfitting its capsule beds with anime hunks as seen in these photos from KK 1Up: [Image: KK …
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So you’re a Gundam fan who is planning your next Japan trip, and you’re looking for the places that are a must-go but have no idea where? Fret not, AFA Channel! will share with you the 5 most important places every Gundam fan must go! Gundam Café The first of …
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We asked people in Akihabara what anime they liked. The most popular one was Love Live but we had some unexpected answers. Re:zero and Idolmaster were also popular.
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So you are a fan of the Super Mario Kart series? I bumped into a rather interesting concept which I had heard a couple of months back. Driving a go-kart in the Tokyo City dressed up as a character from Super Mario or otherwise!!. Now this is really cool huh? …
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Akihabara Electric Town is located right next to JR Akihabara Station, which is so convenience for shopping or wandering around to enjoy the modern pace of this place, below is the guide of shops that offer many things from electronics to otaku related goods. 1. Yodobashi Akihabara In Yodobashi, you …
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From luxurious boat to old-school rowboats, there are several different ways to discover Japan from the water. Yakatabune, a classic low barge style boat, is perfect for sightseeing in riverside cities in Japanese style. Sailing in the cool breeze along the river, it is a perfect highlights of summer in …
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Akihabara is well known to be anime town but also electric street. Here is handpicked recommended anime shops in Akihabara. 1. GAMERS STORE One of the invigorating anime shops of akihabara is hardly 10 minutes away from akihabara station. The prime shop you get to witness after stepping out of …
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