Only those planning to actually use prophylactics asked to line up, but with one big loophole.
Akihabara (Page 10)
Looks like nothing we’d ever have imagined, tastes like something we could only have dreamed of.
We try mini tarts with melting centres from Japan’s most popular cheese tart specialty bakery.
Dramatic scenes were captured on film today as specialist teams and truckloads of equipment were sent to the busy station in Tokyo.
Two kinds of beef, and a surprising amount of veggies, are keeping Tokyo’s otaku and businesspeople full.
The story of the Akihabara stationmaster is bringing tears to the eyes of commuters around the country.
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.
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