Akihabara Electric Town, frequently shortened to Akiba, is a major shopping area in Tokyo for electronic and computer goods.

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Akihabara Electric Town, frequently shortened to Akiba, is a major shopping area in Tokyo for electronic, computer, anime and geek goods – known in Japan as “otaku”. The newest high-tech items are mostly to be found on the main street, with many kinds of used items found in the back streets and alleyways. Parts for PC-building are readily available here as are tools, wires and various electronic items are found in the cramped passageways near the station. Akihabara gained some fame as it is also the center of animation culture in Japan – popular with the “otaku”.

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Location: Tokyo, Japan
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