What is Akihabara's Junk Street? Explained with a map and recommended shops

"Junk Street" is a term that often comes up when describing the locations of shops in the Akihabara area.
As the name suggests, this street is called Junk Street because there are many junk shops.

First of all, where is Junk Street? And what is a Junk Shop?

So, this time I'd like to introduce some of Akihabara's junk streets and junk shops.

Where exactly is Junk Street?

The reason why "Junk Street" is listed on Google Maps isRed lineAlong Kanda Myojin Street indicated byThe street from next to Chichibu Electric Building to Kuramaebashi StreetIt is.
Just because it has a suspicious name doesn't mean it's a hidden area. Just head towards Okachimachi from the Electric Town exit of Akihabara Station along Chuo Dori.Behind Bellesalle AkihabaraIt's easy to get there if you enter.
There are many junk shops on this street.

What is a junk shop?

A junk shop is, as the name suggests, a store that sells junk items.
Akihabara's junk shops mainly sell PC junk and bulk items at low prices, but in most cases there is no guarantee that the items will work and returns and exchanges are not possible, so they may be more suitable for more advanced users.
However, they also sell some interesting items, such as mysterious and useful gadgets that make you wonder who would buy them, so even if you're not keen on buying junk, I recommend taking a look.

Junk shop on Junk Street in Akihabara

From here, we will introduce some of the junk shops on Junk Street.

Akihabara Palette Town - A junk shop that also sells drinks

The store is located at the end of Junk Street, walking from Akihabara towards Suehirocho.
There are banners and stand-up posters in front of the store, and the exterior looks relatively inviting even for beginners to enter.
In addition to used PCs and bulk items, the store also sells beverages such as guarana.

GF Second - Many used power cables

GF Second looks just like a junk shop and mainly deals in laptops.
Another notable feature is the large number of used adapters and power cables.

Shop Inverse Akihabara 1st store - Junk PC handling

Shop Inverse has two stores on Junk Street.
This first store is a junk specialty store that handles junk laptops, desktop PCs and peripherals.
In addition to Akihabara, Shop Inverse has two stores in Tokyo, as well as stores in Osaka Prefecture, Hokkaido, and Aichi.

Shop Inverse Akihabara 2nd store - 10% off on weekdays

Akihabara 2nd store is located diagonally across from Shop Inverse Akihabara 1st store.
While Akihabara 1st store is "junk," Akihabara 2nd store has a "second-hand" feel.
Every weekday from Monday to Friday, there is a 10% discount on selected items.

Take Shop -Lucky bags are "real"

A bamboo shop with the appearance of a typical junk shop.
The store was previously called "Mori no Junk Shop," but was renovated in 2017 and renamed "Take Shop."
They sell a variety of items, from junk PCs to mysterious toys.
↓This year's lucky bags were also quite impressive.

Unboxing Review of the 2021 Lucky Bags Purchased in Akihabara [Figures & Junk]

PREMIUM STAGE Junk Street Store -Strong in storage such as HDDs

"PREMIUM STAGE Junk Street Store" is located next to Take Shop.
In 2019, a "PREMIUM STAGE Direct Real Store" opened nearby, but it closed in 2020, and now only the Junk Street store remains.
They stock a wide range of items, including junk PCs and bulk goods, but are particularly strong in storage-related items.
This is because it is run by Field Three Co., Ltd., which originally manufactured storage-related products.

Please be aware that junk items cannot be returned or exchanged.

So far, we have introduced some of the junk shops on Akihabara's Junk Street.
Did you notice that there are a variety of junk shops, from those with a traditional appearance to those with a neat and tidy appearance, all concentrated in a short area?
Again, please be aware that products treated as junk are not covered by the warranty and cannot be returned or exchanged even if they do not function properly.
However, the sense of accomplishment you get when you get something nice at a low price is great, so I recommend giving it a try with a certain degree of resolve.