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Akihabara 秋葉原

Electric town, manga & anime

Akihabara

Famous for its electronics and duty free shops, Akihabara has also become the centre of Japan's otaku (diehard fan) culture - think gaming, manga and anime.

In particular, this is anime and manga central and you’ll find Manga Cafes (Manga Kissa) with shelves and shelves of manga, and Maid Cafes (an Akihabara original!), cos-play themed cafes where the waitresses are dressed up in French maids costumes.

Manga & Anime

Shopping

Tōkyō 東京

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Antonio Rubio