Akihabara – Electronics City
Akihabara is famous the world over for having the coolest and latest gadgets. It was interesting, but not what I expected. I thought I’d find numerous concept stores showcasing the latest models, similar to those found in New York. Instead I found store after store, selling the exact same laptops, mobiles, computer accessories e.t.c. Although some had items that I hadn’t seen before, primarily for computer gamers. Most items were identical to what is available in Sydney. The only store I thought was unique was a robot hobby store for people who built advanced robots. These robots had full sensors and were skilled at playing soccer. Price wise, I did not notice a major difference, perhaps 10% less in Akihabara for computers and 30% less for accessories. If you are an international tourist, you should also be able to reap an additional 5% off for duty free. Be aware that everything is in Japanese, so don’t expect to read about the items in the store if you can’t read Japanese!
Above is a special computer gaming controller. It is shaped precisely to the users hand and provides all the important gaming keys!
