Akihabara, commonly called"Akiba" is the area around Akihabara Station, belongs to Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. A lot of shops dealing with various electronic devices and parts are gathered, and the area is known as the world's electronics quarter which is a popular among the tourists from overseas. The electronics quarter has started with shops of junk parts and electronics store at first, then specialized shops such as game shops, hobby shops and anime shops are added, it became to be called "Mecca for Otaku". Akihabara also attracted attention as a trendsetting city of subculture such as maid cafe' where service staffs dress as elegant maids, and so on. Development around Akihabara area has been proceeding rapidly, by opening of Tsukuba express in 2005 and construction of complex buildings etc.
Access
By Train
Akihabara Sta.
JR Sobu Line, Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tsukuba Express
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
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