Akihabara Electric Town

Akihabara Electric Town

Akihabara Electric Town is a globally renowned hub of Japanese pop culture. Affectionately known as "Akiba," the area is bustling with specialty stores for anime, manga, and gaming merchandise. Notably, "Akihabara Radio Kaikan" and "Mandarake" offer a wide variety of anime and manga goods, attracting significant attention from fans. For gaming enthusiasts, "Super Potato," a retro game specialty shop, is highly recommended. This store features a row of nostalgic game consoles, and on the fifth floor, there is a retro game center. At night, Akihabara is popular for the club "Mogra," where visitors can enjoy anime songs. The club hosts Anime Song Club Nights on weekends, and the lively dance parties are worth experiencing. Akihabara once flourished as a key transportation hub for the Kanda River and later developed into a marketplace for electrical components. During Japan's post-war economic growth in the Showa era, home appliances rapidly became popular, solidifying Akihabara's status as an electric town. Today, while still retaining its traditional identity as a haven for electronic products, it is beloved by many as a mecca for anime and gaming.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Akihabara Electric Town
Location
Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 
Access
Immediate access from Akihabara Station on the JR Yamanote Line.
Parking
No parking available.
Business Hours
Varies by location.
Official Website

Map

Akihabara Electric Town Movies

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【2025年最新】4K 秋葉原を散策 電気街からアニメの聖地へ
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