A Taste Of Akiiba

Akihabara Electric Town—affectionately known as Akiba—is worldly famous for its densely packed buildings crammed full of anime, manga, and game paraphernalia. It's a must-go spot for visitors to Japan who want to bask in geeky otaku culture. Located in the heart of Tokyo, Akihabara Station is easily accessible via the JR Yamanote Line. As an Otaku, Akihabara is a definitely a paradise. Nestled between and alongside are shops and department stores like Mandarake and Animate catering to the gaming and anime crowds. If you’re looking for games, comics, or collectible figurines, these are the places to visit. If you are a Cosplayer, there were tons of shops where you can shop for outfits in the area, and you’ll see part-time workers on the side streets dressed up as maids, handing out flyers for the cafes they work at. In short, Maid cafes are cosplay-themed restaurants where guests are served by waitresses who are typically dressed as French maids. In addition to serving food, the maids engage in conversation and games with the customers and treat them with the respectful language due to the master of a house. Maid cafes are popular with both men and women, and some cafes, like the @Home Cafe, offer English speaking maids. Anyway, whether you’re looking for laptops, headphones, or specific types of cables from the 90s or random collectibles for your Otaku needs, you’re sure to find it in Akihabara Electric Town.