Akihabara's Dark Side: 8 Dangerous Spots, Including Vending Machines and Free Information Centers That Are Perfect for Social Media

When you think of Akihabara, most people probably think of it as a town for otaku.
In fact, many people visit Akihabara specifically to buy these otaku goods, and we have introduced many of them on this site, but this time we would like to introduce some of Akihabara's more offbeat and dangerous spots.
When you visit Akihabara for sightseeing or a date, use this information to have fun and show off!

†For those seeking even more darkness, click here†

https://akihabara-bc.jp/akihabara-concafe-yami/

Here are some useful links for sightseeing in Akihabara:

https://akihabara-bc.jp/akihabara_sisetu_osusume/

Guaranteed to look great on social media! Awesome spot in Akihabara!

In front of the Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara Station - solicitations galore

As soon as you leave the station!!
You might think that, but it's quite sudden.
There are many mysterious solicitations disguised as surveys in this area.
If someone calls out to you, "Excuse me," it's most likely some kind of solicitation, so ignore them.
Sometimes they may be working in a two-person cell, and the second person may call out to you saying something like, "They're calling you," but you should just ignore them.
On weekdays, it's probably more crowded in the evening than in the afternoon.

If someone talks to you in front of the station, it is recommended that you completely ignore them.

Miura Parking Sotokanda 4-chome 1st Parking Lot - Parking lot turned into smoking area

This photogenic spot in Akihabara is extremely popular among some unscrupulous smokers!
The parking lot is filled with more people than cars and cigarette butts are scattered all over.
Everyone smokes here as if it's natural, but this is not a smoking area so please do not imitate them.

A place of relaxation for smokers ♪

There are cigarette butts scattered all over the place. There's also trash lying around, so you can take some photos with a certain atmosphere.

Free Information Center - Smoking area on Junk Street

A big newcomer appeared on Junk Street towards the end of 2020!
HmmHmmm!! What exactly are you "guiding" me through?
So it was a hot topic even before it opened, but when we opened it, it turned out to be an information desk for a maid cafe.
It's also unfortunate that there are no cheap vending machines, which are common in places like this.
Ashtrays are provided for smokers.
The exterior has now changed slightly and is now labeled "Maid Cafe Concept Cafe Information Center."

Perhaps because it has become such a joke, the name has been changed to "Maid Cafe Concept Cafe Information Center."

https://akihabara-bc.jp/akihabara-muryouannaijyo/

Wandering Around the Outlets - Feel the Electric City

At the Sumiyoshi Building near Suehirocho Station, you can admire the desperate wiring that runs down from the 6th floor to supply power to the signboards placed outside!
It has been operating in this state for years, but I wonder if it's okay...

Can you see the cables coming down from the sky?

Akihabara's unreasonable power supply pic.twitter.com/xUcnUuT57h

— Akihabara Base Camp (@akihabara_bc) February 17, 2021

The crazy vending machine corner behind Mansei - Shiny

It has been featured in various media outlets so many people may already know about it, but there is a crazy vending machine behind Nikuno Mansei.
There are many items that are intended to be purchased for the purpose of looking good on YouTube or social media, such as mysterious wrapping paper with all sorts of writing on it (apparently the inside says "Eating Animals") and spring-powered stag beetles.
To be honest, it's a bit too much, isn't it getting cold?

Here are some awesome vending machine spots.

The ground in front of the vending machine in this photo was sticky and unpleasant.

The inside seems to be sweets

Well, I guess it would make a good story.

https://akihabara-bc.jp/akihabara-kawaridane-jihanki/

Roads full of touts - Encounter rate on par with the PS version of Momotaro Legend

A large number of touts and a man who appears to be the leader of them have been spotted near the Kentucky Fried Chicken Akihabara branch!
The scale of the street has gradually expanded, and it has now become a popular attraction, starting from KFC, passing through the Akihabara Cultures Zone, crossing the crosswalk and continuing all the way to Junk Street.
When I walk down this street, people call out to me without regard for who I am and it's super annoying!!
Stores that operate like this are very likely to rip you off, so be careful not to follow them.

At first it was just this area...

The solicitation competition continues all the way to the back of this road.

COVID-19 PCR Testing Center - Quick Decisions

Following the boom in tapioca cafes, it's been suggested that PCR testing facilities will be the next big thing. A general store that opened just one month ago has quickly closed its doors and been transformed into a PCR testing facility, while still operating under the same management!

Quick to judge!!

Are there more offices and therefore more profit?
The large monitor provided is extremely bright, so it would be nice if it could be made a little more subdued.
Another PCR testing room has also opened in the Akihabara Nomura Building near JR Akihabara Station.

Open! Close! Instant redecorating!

The Great Chief - A great guy with a knack for the Showa era

If you don't know the Chief, you're a fake! (Sofmap style)
It's an all-you-can-eat restaurant located at the Showa-dori entrance.
To put it in a positive way, it has a charming atmosphere, and you can eat endless amounts of yakiniku, shabu-shabu, chanko nabe, and more!!
Not only the meat but I too will be smoked, so I'll dress casually.
By the way, if you search for "Great Chief" on Google,When you search, the suggestion is "yabai"The point is that it comes out like this!!

Seriously, you should go at least once!!

Show off your style at these awesome spots!

We've introduced some of Akihabara's coolest spots that are sure to look great on social media, but were you able to find your favorite?
Whether you're an otaku or not, please use this as a reference when you go out and play.
I have a different sense of fashion than you guys! Look, even places like this are fashionable!
Let's win the online mount battle with posts like this!!

For those who want to enjoy a relaxed Akihabara sightseeing experience, click here ↓

https://akihabara-bc.jp/akihabara-kanko-shibui/