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Let me show you some
weird (nice)spots to deep spots scattered around Akihabara!
Weird Spot 1 Many billboards and advertisements for anime, manga and games!
It has become a symbol of Akihabara. From Electric Town Exit to Chuo Dori,
there are many 2D billboards and advertisements for anime, manga, games, and more!
* A view you’ll never seen in any other city!
* Every time you go there, the ads change, so you can see what’s popular and have fun again and again!
* There’s also a bunch of video ads shown on big screens to help you pass the time while you’re waiting!
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When you see a billboard for your favorite anime or game, you can’t help but want to take a picture of it! Then the otaku mentality kicks in and you start spreading these photos on social media!
Weird Spot 2 Weapon House “Busou Shoten”
A weapon store in Akihabara,
from swords to large swords to shurikens,
it’s as if you’ve been reincarnated into an RPG world.
* Amazing selection
* RPG weapon shop itself
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There are also weapons that actually appeared in the game.
If you’re a gamer, you’ll definitely be excited about this shop.
By the way, all the items are on sale, so you can also buy some as props for cosplay and stage!
Weird Spot 3 Gachapon Kaikan
The holy land of Gachapon. If you can’t find the Gachapon you’re looking for, come here first!
* Wide variety
* Over 430 Gachapon machines! Rare bargains?
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There are a lot of stores in Akihabara area that have Gachapon, but you can’t miss this place (Gachapon Kaikan)!
Weird Spot 4 Unusual vending machines
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The most famous vending machine in Akihabara is the ODEN CAN.
But there are also many other unique vending machines, so let’s take a look at them all!
Mysterious vending machine corner in Akihabara
* A mysterious document is written. The product is also a mystery.
Edible bug vending machine: MOG BUG
* Vending machine with edible bugs
* Wide variety of flavors
Pom juice vending machine
* The only vending machine for Ehime beverage, famous for its pom juice.
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Edible bugs!?
Rumor has it they are tasty?
Weird Spot 5 Batting center / Golf driving range
“What? There’s one in Akihabara?” Surprisingly, not many people know about it.
Batting center and golf driving range
* Hidden spot located on the roof of Yodobashi
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Nowadays, otaku has started exercising,
so why not go to the batting center in AKIBA to work up a sweat?
Sometimes they do anime collaborations, so be sure to check if they’re collaborating with your favorite works!
Weird Spot 6 Hanabusa Inari Shrine, a hidden shrine
A shrine in a back alley
* It’s in a place you wouldn’t find if you were just walking around Akihabara.
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Overseas, it’s called the Easter Egg*1 of AKIBA or something else.
If you know about this place, you’re already an Akiba CONNOISSEUR!
*1 What are Easter Eggs?
A generic term for hidden elements hidden by development staff in software such as games.
Summary
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Akihabara, a town that changes with the times.
Is there an Akihabara you don’t know about?
For strolling, sightseeing, and making memories in Akihabara
it might be fun to tour each spot!
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