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Akihabara, Tokyo

"Electric Town," the Akihabara (Kanda-Akihabara) district boasts the largest number of electronic stores and some of the best technology deals in all of Tokyo. For over 50 years, Yamagiwa has remained one of the most well-known and respected electronics stores in the area. Specializing in sound equipment, Yamagiwa also offers many other types of equipment as well as DVDs, video games, manga, and even used CDs. However, Akihabara has hundreds of electronics shops to choose from, making it a paradise for bargain hunters looking for new and used computers, TVs, cell phones, DVD players, cameras, and any kind of electronic gadget and appliance available.

In addition to the hardware, Akihabara has also gained a reputation as a hub of anime culture. A variety of shops have popped up in the district to sell videos, games, manga, and anime-related products, not to mention cosplay (costume role-play) cafes featuring waitresses dressed in full anime character costume.