Tokyo Electronics

Alex

Where to buy gadgets, retro games, cameras, and components in the world's greatest electronics city.

Places(8)

Yodobashi Camera Akiba

Nine floors of every gadget imaginable — cameras, drones, cables, audio gear, and tax-free shopping for tourists

BIC Camera Akihabara

Direct competitor to Yodobashi, sometimes cheaper on specific items — worth comparing prices between the two

Super Potato

The most famous retro game shop in Japan — three floors of Famicom, Super Nintendo, and vintage consoles

Akihabara Radio Kaikan

A vertical mall of specialist shops selling components, audio equipment, figures, and rare electronics parts

Janpara Akihabara

The best place for used laptops, smartphones, and PC parts — great value and well-tested second-hand gear

Sofmap Akihabara

Specialises in used Mac and Windows laptops, gaming PCs, and smartphones with a reliable grading system

Akihabara Electric Town

The main strip of Akihabara, lined with shops selling everything from resistors to 8K TVs and robot kits

Edion Akihabara

A calmer alternative to Yodobashi with competitive prices on white goods, audio, and a strong camera section

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