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Akihabara, Tokyo

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Tokyo's hub for all things hi-tech, Akihabara serves as a haven for gamers, computer enthusiasts, and in recent times, fans of anime and manga. This "Electric Town" is the place to go when shopping for electronic devices, gadgets, and computer-related items. Roaming the streets of the lively neighborhood, you'll come across countless electronics stores, game shops, and internet cafes, but also a variety of anime distributors and maid cafes, cosplay establishments employing waitresses dressed up as French maids. With our online itinerary creator, Tokyo attractions like Akihabara can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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  • What a disappointment. We went to see the latest electronics, and all we saw was schlock. We left as fast as we could. Very disappointing. 
    What a disappointment. We went to see the latest electronics, and all we saw was schlock. We left as fast as we could. Very disappointing.  more »
  • Went there in hope of finding some anime stuff, which we ended up finding! The streets are huge and there is an anime shop around each corner! Very pleased! 
    Went there in hope of finding some anime stuff, which we ended up finding! The streets are huge and there is an anime shop around each corner! Very pleased!  more »

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