Whatever electronic or computer device you are looking for, you'll find it at one of the numerous stores in this always crowded area also known as 'Denki (Electric) Town'. Akihabara has also become the center of 'otaku' culture (Japanese anime and manga), so …

AKIHABARA HOTELS APA Hotel A-3 Glansit Hotel B-2 Nohga A-2 Remm Hotel C-5 Washington Hotel C-5 AKIHABARA GAME CENTERS Beep A-2 Game Panic B-4 Gigo B-5 Gigo3 A-4 Gigo 4 A-4 AKIHABARA PLACES Akihabara Dai Bldg B-4 Akihabara Metro D-5 Kurumaebashi Stn B-1 AKIHABARA MAID CAFES Back Stage A-2 Maid Dreamin A-4 ©Tokyo Pocket Guide

Akihabara has been Tokyo’s electronic center since the 1950’s. It's a mash of crusty old electronic stores and shiny new shopping areas, sprinkled with game centers and anime show places. Akihabara has also become the center of 'otaku' culture (Japanese anime and manga), so some shop displays are a bit naughty.

A short walk from Akihabara’s Electric Town Exit will take you to this area. There are game centers, karaoke rooms, and large electronics stores. Many of the famous maid cafes are also located in this area, so if you want to have fun in Akihabara, you should take a stroll in this area.

May 18, 2020 · Once known as a black market where people dealt in random items from international troops stationed in Japan after World War II, Akihabara is now a paradise for those looking to find electronic equipment and for otaku (fanatics) looking for the latest anime and manga related merchandise!

Akihabara is a world-class electric town! And it’s the epicenter of gaming, anime, and pop culture! Enjoy shopping, meet the next generation of idols, have fun at themed cafes and maid cafes, and much more!

View the full-size map [ here ] A surprisingly small area, Electric Town is any anime fan’s mecca, with streets lined with gachapon, discounted figures, and other goods galore. Other very handy map we suggest you to download, made by the omotenashi akihabara company.

Below is a Map of Akihabara with the major attractions numbered. You will note the huge Akihabara station in the center of the map, around this area is where many of the duty free electronics shops are located and continue up Chuo Dori.

Jul 1, 2023 · In May 2019, whilst browsing an old issue of POPCOM over at the wonderful Internet Archive, I found a period map of the Akihabara 秋葉原 district — famous for its multitude of stores selling electronics, video games and other otaku goods.

Jun 25, 2024 · We take you on a tour through Tokyo’s most hectic and colorful area, taking a look at the hidden gems you can find in Tokyo’s Otaku Walhalla. Akihabara's journey from a postwar black market to a technology and subculture hub shows Tokyo's dynamic spirit.