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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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