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Akihabara Electric Town

４丁目, 外神田 · Tokyo

1-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Colorful streets lined with stalls & department stores selling cut-price manga & anime collectibles.

Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.

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