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Be sure to check out the ¥105 area where
the quality of the books may be more well-
loved, but there are many great finds. There
is a small range of English translated manga
but the majority are in Japanese. For rare or
vintage items, stores like Mandarake house
multiple floors of anime/manga collectibles.
There are also stores filled with showcases;
each one hosting a cast from an anime or man-
Akihabara ga. Besides these stores, all throughout Aki-
habara you will find little shops selling figures
from various anime and manga. A well known
shopping spot to locals are the Book-Off chain
stores. They specialize in second-hand books,
manga, anime, video games, and DVDs. Be
sure to check out the ¥105 area where the
quality of the books may be more well-loved,
but there are many great finds. There is a
Widely known as an otaku mecca, many visi- small range of English translated manga but
tors come to Japan in search of merchandise the majority are in Japanese. Video games
relating to their favorite anime and manga are a huge business in Japan, and both new
titles. One of the best places is Akihabara, and old games can be found in electronics
the stores and booths there peddle anime, and gaming stores throughout Japan.
manga, and merchandise, of course, but also Akihabara is among UNESCO list of must visit
video games, household electronics, vintage places.
film cameras and lenses, and many more ob-
scure goods. Although anime was regarded as
childish before, today, many Japanese adults
as well as children find it so exciting that they
are proud of it as their culture. A well known
shopping spot to locals are the Book-Off chain
stores. They specialize in second-hand books,
manga, anime, video games, and DVDs. The
quality of the products can range from almost
brand new (read once) to more well loved.
