Name : Ikna Khoerudin

Class : XII MIPA 3

Num : 11

Things To Do If You Visit Akihabara

1. Browse Anime DVD & Manga Stores

The anime of Akihabara is closely tied with anime and manga, thanks to the
concentrated amount of shops dedicated to the merchandise. Visit one of the anime
DVD and/or manga shops and you will find yourself surrounded by the digital and
printed arts. There are many shops selling the latest publications on the market, and
there are just as many used shops recycling the classics and rare finds. If there is a
manga or anime series that you want to buy and bring home, whether it's just one
book/DVD or the whole series, Akihabara has you covered!

2. Shop Big at the Major Electronics Shops

If you’re looking to bring home the latest electronic products on the market, visit one
of the many huge electronics shops such as Yodabashi Camera or LABI. Each of
these massive multi-floor stores will take you a long time to go through, with each
level dedicated to certain products. Feel free to ask the staff for assistance or advice,
as there are staff who speak multiple languages who can explain to you about the
newest camera or the $1000 rice cooker, helping you to make the best purchase
decision.

3. Hunt down Retro Games at Super

Potato

Super Potato is the paradise for retro gamers. Their huge collections of second-hand
old games, starting from all the way back from the Nintendo Famicom to the
Dreamcast era are all priced very reasonably. If you have been searching for a
childhood classic to re-experience or a niche title to fill your video game collection,
this multi-floor shop will be your best bet for your retro-game hunt. Many gamers
also visit it as a gaming
museum, to look through the
many generations of
games and the few extremely
rare items available to
purchase too.

4. Geek out at the Gundam

Café (and its Washroom)
Anyone fond of this mecha-anime franchise from 1979 to present must give this café
a visit. The theme runs through every aspect of the designs of this place. From the
menu to every inch of decoration on the wall, it calls back to different series fans can
joyfully recognize. For
example, the Char’s Zaku beef
curry that is 3 times spicier, or
the carbonara spaghetti titled
“Mission Accepted”,
quoting Heero from Gundam
Wing. There are tons of smart
references to characters and
scenes for fans to discover and
celebrate. Also, a big
MUST is a visit to the
Gundam toilet in the café.

5. Shop for Anime Merchandise at Collectable Goods Shop

We all know that one of the major components of an anime or manga series is the
huge amount of merchandise released along or after the series. No worries, because
this is Akihabara we are talking about and they have it covered too! Many of the
shops sell the goods right beside the DVDs or manga, and even more shops
exclusively deal with these merchandises. Posters, T-shirts, phone straps, coffee
mugs, figures, stationery... make sure to prepare some space in your suitcase to fit
them all.
6. Eat at One of the Many Delicious Ramen Shops

When I’m roaming around Akihabara hungry (and not heading to one of the many
unique cafes in the area), ramen is always my top choice. There are so many
wonderful ramen shops in the area offering all genres of ramen. From the standard
soup bases to some unique mixes, I have yet to visit one there that resulted in
disappointment.

My personal favourites are (in no particular order):

1. Tokyo Meibutsu Abura Soba, the unique soupless ramen

2. Hakata Fuu Ryuu, which is a

500 yen tonkotsu ramen
and offers two extra refill
noodles for free

3. Jiro Ramen, which satisfies

you with the crazy volume