Video Journey of Akihabara, Tokyo's Electric and Anime District

 

Akihabara, also called as Akiba, was an electric town when I was a kid. I remember that in those days my grandma called the town not Akihabara, but Akibahara. I didn’t know the town was once called by a different name and I was like: ‘Hey, grandma! Not Akibahara but Akihabara!’. Come to think of it, 秋葉原 (Akihabara in Kanji) can be pronounced in both ways, Akihabara and Akibahara. But I’ve digressed.

Akihabara at night

People used to visit there to get electronic parts, audio components, or home appliances at that time. It is still the largest electric town in Japan, but it is now more well-known as an “otaku town” and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tokyo. You can find everything about anime, manga, games and other “otaku” things in Akihabara. Even if you are not interested in them, it could be still fun to feel the Akiba atmosphere and get electronic equipment at a reasonable prices.

Foreign tourists tend to visit the big name shops like Laox or other speciality shops near the station, though there is more variety and lower prices at locales a little further away, it is worth spending some time exploring if you have the time and want to spend some money!

– Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S, enjoy Steve Miller ‘s journey through Akihabara!

 

photo by: heiwa4126