Akihabara — The anime, manga, and gaming capital of the world. Multi-storey arcades, retro game shops, and maid cafes. Even if you're not into anime, the sensory overload is an experience in itself
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Akihabara (Electric Town) (Free to explore) — The anime, manga, and gaming capital of the world. Multi-storey arcades, retro game shops, and maid cafes. Even if you're not into anime, the sensory overload is an experience in itself
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