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Akihabara road panorama Tokyo

Japan: Visiting Akihabara a second time, because why not?

Date: 30th March 2015

My second last full day in Japan. I had to make the most of it and do all my shopping today as I would be visiting Hakone tomorrow. I also had to visit Rikugien at night (after I failed to get during my first visit). But before all that, I had to switch hostels. Where I was staying, Khaosan Tokyo Laboratory, didn’t have availability for the next two nights. So I had booked at a brand new hostel called Space Hostel.

Space hostel building Tokyo Japan
It was situated in a neighbourhood called Taito-ku, not too far from Asakusa
Lobby Space Hostel Tokyo Japan
This is the ground floor lobby. You leave your footwear near the door and then enter
Space Hostel kitchen Tokyo Japan
The kitchen is also on the ground floor
Bunk beds Space Hostel Tokyo Japan
A bed in the mixed dorm cost me ¥3200 (Rs. 1600/€24/$27) per night
Bathrooms Space Hostel Tokyo Japan
Shared bathroom and toilets are on the same floor. Multiple shower rooms, wash basins and enough toilets for everyone.
Rooftop Space Hostel Tokyo Japan
Space Hostel’s open rooftop is where you would have to come if you wish to smoke

Based on first impressions, the hostel was very good. Of course, it’s also very new, so that helps with cleanliness.

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Club Sega Sofmap Akihabara Tokyo

Japan: Tokyo – Walking around Akihabara and Ginza

Date: March 21, 2015

After spending way too much time at Yodobashi Akiba, I moved further into the heart of Akihabara district.

Akihabara underbridge Tokyo Japan
Ahh, wide footpaths
Gundam Cafe Akb48 shop Akihabara Tokyo
Yup, that’s a Gundam Cafe and next to it the official AKB48 Cafe & Shop 🙂 For the uninitiated, Gundam is a popular mecha manga/anime/videogame franchise and AKB48 is the biggest (literally) girl group (literally) in Japan. And both cafes had long lines outside.
Akihabara building Tokyo Japan
Akihabara maybe the home to otaku/nerd/geek culture, but there are plenty of offices around
Akihabara Road Tokyo panorama
When I reached the main road, I just stood there with a smile 🙂 An area with so many videogames, anime, gadgets… couldn’t believe such a place exists, but hey, I’m finally in Akihabara!
Club Sega Sofmap Akihabara Tokyo
I was tempted to enter Club Sega, but I turned around instead
Akihabara electronics store Tokyo
This was a complex of stores selling spare parts, electrical components and retro gadgets
Electronic components market Akihabara Tokyo
Definitely a place for electronics hobbyists
Wires spare parts Akihabara Tokyo
I just wonder how many still build stuff from scratch in the days of easy consumption
Cosplayers Akihabara Tokyo Japan
I crossed over to the main hub of Akihabara district
Akky One Gigo Sega Akihabara Tokyo
There were so many enticing buildings, but I had to get around quickly
Doner kebab Akihabara Tokyo Japan
I knew it was time for lunch, but I somehow thought I’d finish walking around Akihabara first
Hirose game Akihabara Japan
Lot’s of girls trying to entice men (mostly) to enter maid cafes
Street sale Akihabara Tokyo
A few stores had street sales but I didn’t find all the prices as low as they were claiming it to be

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