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Not satisfied with dominating only Japan’s cow cravings, Yoshinoya adds karaage to its menu in Akihabara.
Once again, to feel the true thrill of the gamble of a New Year’s fukubukuro (lucky bag) Mr. Sato doubles down and grabs a bag of junk… or is it?
Conveniently located Akihabara salon offers wide range of anime-style colorings, keeps otaku looking good while shopping for merch.
If you’re hungry, strapped for cash, and/or indecisive, this Akihabara restaurant is for you.
The makers of Final Fantasy are also now the makers of awesome burgers and cake at this Akihabara restaurant and gift shop.
The video game developer always makes aesthetics a priority in its software, and it looks like it’s doing the same for its new restaurant in Akihabara.
The shop is a bit of a walk from the station, but the superb soba at this Akihabara eatery is worth the trip.
One of Japan’s most famous gamers tops all other performances we’ve ever seen by marching and drumming up a storm, clearing the song without looking at the screen.
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