Akihabara: The mix of two faces - Electronic Anime town of Tokyo, Japan. Akihabara is familiar with a shortened name of "Akiba" by locals. Akihabara has become the world's most famous electronic town for the latest and widest selections at low prices.
The place to find phones, computers, cameras, DVDs, TVs...any and all appliances and devices are gathered here in Akihabara. Akihabara represents the best of Japan's high - tech culture. Many tourists come and experience this famous high tech town with some electronics shops offering duty free to the visitors who have a passport with a valid visa.
Another face of Akihabara is the Anime town. Akihabara is a paradise for Anime/Manga (comic, cartoon) fans. Akihabara gathers the best selections of Anime shopping around Japan: Anime DVDs, Anime Figures, Anime computer games, and Anime books. As Japanese Anime was recognized worldwide, Japanese Anime fans established their space in Akihabara. They even have their societal nickname - Otaku. Otaku means geeks or maniac in English. Otaku means people who are insanely focused on their hobby; for example, Game Otaku for people who dedicate their life to playing games, and Anime Otaku is for people who are extreme fans of Anime.
Akihabara gives you a taste of what Japan is famous for in the world-High technology and Anime. For those tourists who are interested in Electronic and Anime or simple Japanese culture, Akihabara is a great place to be!
