Travel Vlog : Let's Go to Akihabara

Welcome back to my blog. I will show you around Akiba which is known as Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan. Technically, it's the best place to go for electronics, cosplay, manga and basically the anime culture. You'll be inspired as you walk along the area because it is very lively, fun, noisy and very charming. 

First, I'll include here my personal travel vlog while we were wandering around Akiba. 

Absolutely, the hubby had the time of his life there. I can really remember the stars in his eyes while were in that area. Just amazing. Enjoy watching.

Second, I'll introduce my Top 7 Things to do In Akiba 

1. Maid Cafe

Here, you can enjoy a good mix of  sweet desserts, drinks and some light meal that are all served by young cute women dressed in a playful maid costumes. Absolutely a unique culture found only in Japan.

2. Shop  at Don Quijote

This store surely gives you a hundred of reasons to stay there for hours. It's basically a discount store that offers everything from school supplies, anime and cosplay related items, souvenirs, chocolates, makeup, skincare essentials and the list goes on and on. 

If you wan to know more about Don Quijote, I've written this one before. Just check out the link.
http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2017/05/travel-vlog-lets-go-to-don-quijote.html

3. Walk around the Electronic Town
This is the main reason why people flock to Akiba. It's the best place to shop for everything technology related stuffs.  I highly recommend you to visit Yodobashi Camera. It's the place to go if you fancy cameras and its accessories, computers, video games and consoles and so much more. Also, do check out the allies at the back of the main street because you can really find some good bargains that are so ridiculously cheap.

4. Drop by Gundam Cafe  / AKB 48 Cafe and Shops

Basically they are located right next to each other so I pair them as one. It's all up to your preference.  These themed-cafes are always a good experience and once in a lifetime chance to try and enjoy. Going inside is like an instant escape from the busy street and being transported to this place where everything looks fancy and well-coordinated. It feels like a fantasy becoming a reality right in front of your eyes. 

5. Let's go to Mandarake

The building actually has 8 floors that you can explore. You can find everything about anime, manga comics, entertainment idols and all those stuffs. Plus, this place offers hard to find items also. It is absolutely an  OTAKU HEAVEN. 

6. Play Gachapon

It's literally a capsule station that offers many kinds of goodies. You can pay as low as 100 yen and choose many designs  and varieties actually. They have about 500 unique machines that you can try out and bring home with you as a souvenir. :) To be in Japan means to try Gachapon. 

You can also click the link here. My hubby tried one in Odaiba to get that Gundam front collectible. 

http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2017/05/travel-vlog-gashapon-experience-in.html

7. Try their versions of arcade

Once again, Japanese people know how to play cool and cute. They have so many cool unique thing that you can try. They have the famous purikura  which is a picture booth, electro dance machines and so much more. Being in an arcade is actually a good experience already.

Well, that's a wrap for me. Thank you Akiba because you know how to entertain people with your unique culture and entertainment. This place right here in Tokyo is definitely worth the visit. :) 

See you next time friends! Be happy always and dare to dream big.
---Belle