What kind of image do you have of Akihabara? �Otaku's? Maid cafe's? Electronics? �Well, they are all right, but there are also many spots which are very unique. �I will introduce you to some spots which may not be well known by tourists, but are "must go" places in Akihabara.

<Megane super - AKIBA>



This is a glasses chain store, located right outside the ticket gate of Akihabara station. �What is so unique about this store is that there is an MC who tries to get customers by rapping, saying something along the lines of "Hey yo! A set of frame and glasses are ** yen just for now! YO!" �It's a good laugh.

<Buki-ya (weapon store)>



As the name of the store says, they sell replicas of many kinds of weapons, such as Katana, Ninja tools, sabel, guns and so on. �These weapons are made out of metal and are very detailed. �I doubt you can take anything from this store with you on the plane ride back home, but if you like weapons from movies, games, or dramas - you definitely wanna check this store out.

<Super Potato Akihabara>



They sell "retoro (retro)" games and systems, such as the Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) and Super-Famicom. �If you are in your 30s, it will bring many memories from your childhood days. �They also made a retro arcade game corner, in which you can play old style arcade games.

If you have a chance to go to Akihabara, don't forget to check these places!

Source: Ranking news by Oricon