Akihabara, also known as Akiba and named after a local shrine that used to exist here, is a district in the center of Tokyo that is legendary for its wide array of electronics shops. In recent years, it’s also gained acclaim as the center for Japan’s otaku – diehard fans of anime and manga cultures – as there are stores here that cater to the cult following. Visitors to Akihabara can find almost any electronics imaginable, including computers, televisions, cameras, mobile devices, home appliances, and electronic parts as well as second-hand electronic devices. It’s such a busy site that on Sundays its main street, Chuo Dori, is closed down for shoppers.

Chuo Dori Street, Tokyo, Japan

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