RADIO KAIKAN

Radio Kaikan is an iconic building in Akihabara, towering over the area with 10 stories of shopping. It first opened up in 1962 as a massive electronic store - one of a kind for its time. Akihabara used to be known as the district to sell electronic goods, but as the area shifted its focus to otaku culture (otaku culture includes anything to do with idols, manga, anime, maids and games) so did the contents of Radio Kaikan. Radio Kaikan now serves as a super store that sells Akiba-cultural items such as action figures, dolls, TV and media idol goods, miniature model trains, and costumes. They also have some stores dealing with CDs, computers and comic books.

Photo credit: Muzuchan

Address: 1-chōme-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tōkyō-to 101-0021

Hours: 10:00am - 8pm

Website: http://www.akihabara-radiokaikan.co.jp/

How to get there: A 1 minute walk from Akihabara Station, Electric Town South Exit on the JR Line.