Enjoy Akihabara Cultures Zone to the fullest [Akihabara News]

Akihabara, the city of otaku culture, is home to a variety of commercial buildings, each with its own unique characteristics.
Among them, the attractive "AKIBA Cultures Zone" Let's introduce it to you today!

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"Passion Conference" is a 30-minute live broadcast by Ichigo Animation that delivers various information about Akihabara.
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A collaborative project between two people who love Akihabara and work daily to revitalize the city!
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What is inside AKIBA Cultures ZONE?

AKIBA Culture's Zone has a wide selection of specialty shops selling Japanese manga, anime, and other subculture goods.
There are also shops related to kawaii culture, such as idol goods shops and live music venues.

Introducing the stores in AKIBA Cultures Zone

B1F AKIBA Cultures Theater - Large underground theater

"AKIBA Cultures Theatre" is a large theater located on the first basement floor of AKIBA Culture's Zone.
In addition to regular idol performances, the space is used for various events.

1st and 2nd floors Lashinbang Akihabara store - Second-hand anime goods store

Used anime goods and doujinshi shop "Lashinban. "
The first floor sells prize items, badges, and other anime goods, while the second floor sells figures, plastic models, CDs, and other media, as well as doujinshi.

3F TRIO AKIBA Cultures Zone Store - Idol goods specialty store

"TRIO" is a store specializing in idol goods.
We carry a variety of goods, mainly from Johnny's, Sakamichi, AKB Group, and Hello! Project.

3F Card Shop Kaizokuoh/Habikoro Toys AKIBA Cultures Zone Store - Gacha & TCG Store

In addition to selling single TCG and DCD cards, Card Shop Kaizokuoh also sells supplies such as sleeves and play mats.
Habikoro Toys deals in hobbies, mainly gacha and prizes.
Various figurines are lined up in glass cases.

3F Suketon - Railway goods specialty store

"Suketon" is a specialty store for railway goods.
In addition to scale models such as N gauge, HO gauge, and B-Train, the store also carries a wide variety of railway-related items.

3F Habikoro Toys My Wife Store - 2D Beautiful Girl Content Goods Specialty Store

"Habikoro Toys My Wife Store" mainly sells items related to 2D beautiful girl content.
Individual trading items such as badges and rubber straps are sold, so try looking for your favorite goods.

3F Habikoro Toys Otome Akihabara Store - A store specializing in anime goods for women

Habikoro Toys Otome Akihabara Store is a store that specializes in content aimed at women, selling small items such as badges and rubber straps, as well as anime goods such as stuffed toys.

4F CulZone - Event space

"CulZone" is an event space that not only hosts pop-up stores but also original art exhibitions and talk events.

Click here for past events↓

Report on the advance screening of episode 1 of the evil cult gathering "Jashin-chan Dropkick X"

Anime T-shirt Festival now being held on the 4th floor of AKIBA Cultures Zone

4F Astop Akihabara Cultures Zone Store - Akihabara's largest rental showcase

"Astop" on the 4th floor of AKIBA Cultures Zone is one of Akihabara's largest rental showcases.
The showcase is packed with a variety of items, including figurines, anime goods, and TCGs.
There is also an event space called "Calpop" which regularly hosts collaboration shops and other events.

5F At Home Cafe AKIBA Cultures Zone - Famous maid cafe

On the 5th floor of Akihabara Cultures Zone is the maid cafe "At Home Cafe."
A new store with excellent entertainment value that just opened in 2022.

Here's what it looked like just before opening:

At Home Cafe AKIBA Cultures Zone store opens!

6F AKIHABARA Backstage Pass - Idol Cafe Restaurant

"AKIHABARA Backstage Pass" is a cafe restaurant with a permanent stage.
As a producer, you can support the idol cast by collecting points when ordering from the menu.

Enjoy Akihabara at AKIBA Cultures ZONE!

AKIBA Cultures ZONE has been open for 10 years on the site of the former Laox Computer Building, also known as "The Con," and has become one of the faces of Akihabara.
There are a variety of stores here, from hobby shops to maid cafes, and as the name suggests, it's no exaggeration to say that this is a spot that will fully satisfy your needs for "Akihabara culture"!
Be sure to stop by when you visit Akihabara.