Tokyo Swan 15: Return to Akihabara

Akihabara is probably one of the most famous sections of Tokyo amongst young people. It is known as the "electric town," a place where there are streets and streets of just electronic stores. It certainly does live up to its name! Akihabara is full of shops selling computers, video games, DVDs, and other electronic products.

It is also famous for being the central hub of Japanese animation. There are plenty of shops selling anime and manga, and while some of these shops may not have been appropriate to take younger shoppers, the vast amount of manga found within Akihabara is staggering.

Another aspect of the electric town is that there are plenty of Japanese citizens who will dress up as famous anime and video game characters and walk the streets. Many people come to just take pictures of these dedicated fans, and it really is something that has to be seen in person to be believed. I loved going to Akihabara, there was always something new and exciting to see!