Akihabara

Unusual vending machine in Akihabara sells drinks you won’t find anywhere else in Tokyo

Sometimes the most unique vending machines are hiding in plain sight.

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Best breakfast in Akihabara? Might be the breakfast buffet at this “family restaurant”

Most Jonathan’s don’t have a buffet, but this one is an awesome exception.

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Tokyo shrine hosts event for anime fans ready to let go and recycle character keychains, standees

Hundreds of pieces of anime merch collected at annual event near Akihabara.

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Foreigner-friendly maid cafe adds translation panels to Akihabara location

Technology hopes to help visitors from overseas more thoroughly enjoy a unique aspect of Akiba culture.

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The Square Enix Cafe in Tokyo is closing down for good

End of the line for Akihabara video game-themed eatery.

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Will we roll in the riches or the dirt with Mulan Akiba’s 2025 capsule toy lucky bag?

A big slash in price from last year’s bag had us both intrigued and also a bit skeptical.

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Animate Akihabara releases a lucky bag for the first time in years, and it’s amazing

Giant store draws huge crowd of anime and manga fans in Tokyo’s otaku neighbourhood.

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Akihabara curry restaurant declaring bankruptcy after 50 years in Tokyo’s otaku neighborhood

Goodbye, Bengal.

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Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?

We get an expert opinion on the worth of the anime and voclaoid figures in the Kawaii Lucky Bag.

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Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?

You can sing and eat your heart out with Ramen Paro.

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Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】

“A violent combination of meat, fat, and sugar.”

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For-foreigners stamp rally begins in Akihabara, gives prizes for walking the otaku neighborhood

Otaku will want to hit all these spots anyway, so why not get a prize while you’re at it?

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Gigantic eight-floor anime figure shop skyscraper opening in Tokyo’s Akihabara this month

The Akihabara Figure Tower lives up to its name.

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Star Kebab’s kebab sushi roll in Akihabara isn’t on the menu anymore but don’t let that stop you

When a restaurant stops selling your favorite menu item, sometimes you have to roll matters into your own hands.

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Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all

Anshin Oyado is just a two-minute walk from Akihabara Station and has everything we need to get comfortable.

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Akihabara ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists

Restaurant offers free noodle refills, with a quick lesson in Japanese so you can order like a local.

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Fried Pokémon: Tokyo restaurant serves up an unusual dish【Taste Test】

Pikachu…is that you?

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Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】

A cool, unique, and easy-to-pack gift for fans of Japanese pop culture (including yourself).

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Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!

Uzushio is the shortest path from Akihabara Station to revolving sushi.

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Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates

A unique store packed with unusual Japanese souvenirs you won’t find anywhere else.

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