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Akihabara and Jimbo-cho
Akihabara is techno-geek heaven. Also known as Akihabara Electric Town, this district, which was once all about electronics, is becoming a wacky fetish district where otaku (nerds) can indulge in computer-game fantasies, hang out in kinky cafés, and buy manga (comics). Visitors don't just come here to purchase digital cameras, but to also observe one of the nation's subcultures.
If you're looking for something a little more cerebral, head to Jimbo-cho where family-run specialty bookstores of every genre abound including rare antiquarian and Japanese manga. The area is also home to Meiji University and Nihon University.
Akihabara and Jimbo-cho at a Glance
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