AKIHABARA TOUR: Anime Shops & Arcades
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5 жыл бұрынWhere to go in Akihabara: a tour of where to find the best arcades, figures, games, shops & anime merch.
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Akihabara (aka Akiba) is otaku central in Tokyo. With a buzzing atmosphere, it's where to find the most anime, manga, cosplay and otaku shops in Japan. Join me on a tour of my favourite shops for figures, arcades (game centers), maid cafes, gachapon, retro games shops and more. Including Kotobukiya, Mulan, Radio Kaikan, Akiba Cultures Zone and lots more. It's one of my favourite places in Tokyo, and a must-visit on every trip.
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@damienglynn 5 жыл бұрын
I would spend SO much money here, it scares me!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
It’s a dangerous place for your wallet!!
@tobicstrike7780 4 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces spent around 800 euros there
@JToTheAde 5 жыл бұрын
This looks like my idea of heaven.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
One of my fav places in Tokyo!!
@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110 5 жыл бұрын
Mine as well
@personahearts358 5 жыл бұрын
J To The Ade It’s where us weebs are most, at home.
@tobicstrike7780 4 жыл бұрын
@Yumi chan me around 800 euro
@lettucenessthepog 4 жыл бұрын
Me to
@ironreaver4589 5 жыл бұрын
Just came back from Japan. I spent almost every night dropping by Akihabara at night before heading to my hotel. Seeing this video makes me really miss the place!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Too tempting not to drop in! It's great that the shops are open late - I've got some great photos of all the buildings at night too :-)
@tobicstrike7780 4 жыл бұрын
Me too 😭😭😭
@HProtagVtuber 4 жыл бұрын
Same. My last 3 holiday trips I was close to akihabara so basically after looking around 2 or 3 different areas in the day go back to akihabara to look around, get some good food and music games at arcade :D
@xs5750 4 жыл бұрын
How much money did you use on that place 😂
@Theprincesssbear 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been planning my Japan trip for next year. I knew about Akehabara but had no idea how insane it was. You could spend a million years there.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Yes - it really is overwhelming! If you like anime, plan a whole day there (and you'll probably want to go back if you have any money left at the end of your trip!). Enjoy your Japlanning!! :-)
@baldjungkook1947 4 жыл бұрын
Akihabara is so cool!
@animeluver22113 5 жыл бұрын
Don't all of you question why japan have everything cool?? I know I do ☹️
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t seem fair does it? However one thing is the UK has more chocolate bars... 😝
@DS-os1sy 4 жыл бұрын
I want to live there one day.
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely a must-visit place if you like anime!
@AlextheMLAATRfan 3 жыл бұрын
I love anime, and so does my friend Matt.
@lowoxurious 5 жыл бұрын
I''ll somehow spend all my money on those FIGURES. I'm a huge fan of them tbh
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Me too! I don't know what it is about them - they just capture a character so well!
@guilhermemartins2606 4 жыл бұрын
I thought this was a huge channel, I'm so surprised there aren't hundreds of thousands of subs. Underrated channel!
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you! Tell your friends! 😝
@charamelia9457 5 жыл бұрын
I Love How The Thumbnail Has Touhou Characters
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Tbh I don't know Touhou that well but I loved how it looks in the street - really colourful!
@crimcram 4 жыл бұрын
I love those games
@starrysky6679 3 жыл бұрын
As SOON as I am old enough to live by myself I AM GOING HERE.
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe it's good to have a plan for the future! (Sounds like a good plan tbh!)
@194DAG 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Akihabara is my favourite place in Tokyo. Can't wait to go back.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I can't choose between Akihabara & Harajuku! Always a must-visit place for me too :-)
@RenerDeCastro 5 жыл бұрын
I can't recall the number of times I've been going back to Akihabara ever since I first went in 2017. And I still want to come back for more.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I know that feeling! I always want to go back too!
@trevorrandom 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff! I'm lovin your videos ☺ ♥ 🇯🇵
@Jade-sf6sh 5 жыл бұрын
This would be a dream day out for me! ♥ I really enjoy your videos
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Aww thank yous!
@jeffkok8325 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always :) Ur videos always sets me into calm repose
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's good to relax!! :-)
@LIQUIDV88 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing back memories of JAPAN love that place so much wanna go back this year
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I know that feeling! Once just isn’t enough!
@Rynseng 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming ~from Japan
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy it a lot! Every time! :-)
@Mumspov 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely memories watching this can’t wait to go back in April xxx
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Not long to go! Enjoy your trip!!
@lilidupuis1678 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I'm planning a trip for this summer with a friend and I'm looking to aaaaall your videos these are so helpful !
@cakeswithfaces 2 жыл бұрын
Ooh exciting! Enjoy planning your trip - and feel free to ask in the comments if you get stuck with anything! :-)
@yvettenino1780 5 жыл бұрын
I loved the tour!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! One of my fav places
@RandomlySleeping 5 жыл бұрын
ill be in japan november and i cant wait :) Thank you for the videos :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your Japlanning!! :-)
@princessthyemis 5 жыл бұрын
Those K-on figurines!!!!😍😍😍 that store looks amazing..
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
K-on's my fav - have to stop myself building some sort of K-On shrine...!
@A5Hxox 5 жыл бұрын
CANNOT WAIT TO GO THEREEE! 😍😍😍😍
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Ooh when are you going? :-)
@A5Hxox 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Hopefully This Year, Around October/Halloween Time 😁 But We Shall See How The Rest Of The Year Goes! Also Just Bought My MCM Comic Con Tickets For The Sunday! I'll Definitely Have To Get Some Cakes With Faces Items!!! x
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@A5Hxox Ooh that'll be great - you'll see all the cute Halloween stuff! And it's still warm in Japan in October :-) See you at MCM!
@fayenguyen-barmore1662 3 жыл бұрын
I love this place , can’t wait to go back.
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!!! :-)
@sapphirezx315 5 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favourite places in Japan
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Mine too! Can’t decide between Akiba & Harajuku
@wpgcelica 5 жыл бұрын
Going in late October!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Ooh Halloween time! So much cute Halloween stuff & treats!!
@christieschmitz249 5 жыл бұрын
My husband and I are going to Tokyo at the end of March so this video was very helpful! All of these stores are going on our list of shops to visit :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Ooh have an amazing time! You'll love it!! :-)
@phantoml881 4 жыл бұрын
@christie how was your trip? did u buy much at akihabara?
@fenrir-art4742 5 жыл бұрын
Great! That theme song is back in my head when you mentioned Friends. (5 knocks occur.)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, I don't know why they called it Friends (but it's cute!) :-)
@fenrir-art4742 4 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces because it is about friends staying together and one of people wears a fat suit and other sings about a smelly cat.
@charlotteandjacklu8377 2 жыл бұрын
This video makes me want to go there!! 🤩
@cakeswithfaces 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you can make it one day!! If you like anime you'll definitely love it!
@charlotteandjacklu8377 2 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces YES! I love anime!! Though I only watched 2 different anime shows, I still would love to go!!
@kimchi8022 5 жыл бұрын
2:01 a pigeon shopping for anime goods c: he’s gotta get his fix too I guess !
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
He must be looking for Hatoful Boyfriend merch! 😂
@kimchi8022 5 жыл бұрын
Omg yes!!
@hudsonball4702 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Is it sad that i actually know what that game is....
@no-do5od 3 жыл бұрын
kimberly miller yup
@irpacynot 5 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :-)
@Xellos976 3 жыл бұрын
loved it!
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :-)
@AstorReinhardt 5 жыл бұрын
I hope you include more off the beaten path/unknown places in your next video. I actually didn't know about Mulan.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I watch a lot of Japan videos too & get bored of seeing the same places! :-)
@jwrappuhn71 5 жыл бұрын
Good vid girl, I like watching cosplay, it's very interesting, love rescue the princess.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thank yous! :-)
@JasonIsLost 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! You did Akiba justice, great seeing a vlogger that makes videos that I would make myself. Only just found your channel but so impressed with your attention to pacing & variety =)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Akiba deserves it :-) Always want to make my videos better - I watch lots of Japan vids too! :-)
@MrAssasinate 5 жыл бұрын
Going back on late of August. I can't wait to visit there.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Be prepared, it'll be HOT in August! Have a great time! :-)
@MrAssasinate 5 жыл бұрын
Noted to this and thank you very much. I will also visit maid cafe there for the first time.
@sara_penny 5 жыл бұрын
Even a whole day figure hunting wasn't enough for us 😁 I had a really hard time finding vegetarian food in Akihabara though 😣 I always enjoy seeing where you eat 🤗
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
There's so much isn't there? :-) My tips for veggies in Akiba are Mos Burger & Coco Curry on Showadori (or cute parfaits in the maid cafes!) 😝
@karinaramirez6329 4 жыл бұрын
Sara Penny is it cheaper to buy them in Japan than online?
@Matsuna13 5 жыл бұрын
My friend is going there at the end of next month with his brother and friends. This is one of the places he is going to visit. He’s super excited! I have been there a number of times. I tend to have a look around and sometimes buy manga.
@MelonBunzz 5 жыл бұрын
Love the video! We spent a whole day in Akihabara and barely touched the surface. We walked along from Suehirocho station, got distracted by all the gachapon, when we finally got to Akihabara station we ended up in Radio Kaikan at about 3pm and only got half-way through the 10 floors by the time everywhere was closing! We kept coming back in evenings as it was only a couple of stops from where we were staying (Tawaramachi station) and we still didn't get the whole of Akiba done! We will have to reserve two full days next time.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I can believe it! There's so much to look round! At least you could pop back in the evenings :-) The first time I went, I didn't even realise Radio Kaikan had upper floors - there's always something you miss and new things to discover!
@Medisaaa664 3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is is amazing hopefully when the pandemic finshes I will go here!
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to go back when it's safe to travel again!
@no-do5od 3 жыл бұрын
Myra Maxix yep! I heard that they might find a cure at the end of the year! :DDDD
@dumitrachetheodor4047 3 жыл бұрын
this looks like heaven
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
The best place if you like anime!
@49ers1975 3 жыл бұрын
this is so awesome..thanks...people just show the food but I didn't think akihabara had this..heck yeah...one of the reason to go to Japan is shop till i drop on my collection..all the transformers and toys and toys...
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
This is what Akihabara is all about! Checkout Nakano Broadway as well - this is an old video about it (I'll be filming a better one when I finally get to go back!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iK93dbN90pfHmps.html
@princessthyemis 5 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks amazing!!
@mathesb 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video from one of my favorite places in Tokyo. Really like the positivity you emit in every single video. It's really fun to watch! The selection of your shops was cool, as an addition have you ever been to the MANDARAKE store in Akihabara? It's located just some streets away from the Super Potatoe in a tall black building - many floors high. There you find cosplays and accessories, books, vodeo games, vintage toys and tons of anime figures of any kind (used and new). Compared to the shops around Akihabara Station their prices are quite low. But you need a lot of time to look to the whole range of stuff there.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Ah yes Mandarake is great! (I always say Mandrake in my head!) So many good things - you really do need ages to look round everything! :-)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@Charsiumeow It's a dangerous place (for your wallet!) :-D
@mathesb 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Oh you're right I misspelled it in the beginning exact the same way XD I agree seeing everything they got is almost impossible since they seem to get new stuff every day... I really would like to have some of these in my country! Anime stuff is highly expensive here.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@mathesb Yes - it's the same in the UK. When you compare the prices in Japan it's unbelievable. Last week I found lots of great figures for only 350 yen in Hobby Off - amazing!!
@mathesb 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Wow that sounds cheap. Is this shop brand related to the BOOK OFF stores? I never found HOBBY OFF stores yet but it sounds worth a visit. In some cities I found BOOK OFF SUPERBAZAR stores (Nagoya, Shinyuku and near Oguriharakita Park in Tokyo) these offer not only games/dvd, books and electric stuff but also toys like anime figures and lots of idol goods. Everything is extremly cheap I bought some ufo catcher exclusive figures there for not more than 500 yen.
@albertolamborghini252 5 жыл бұрын
Love your vid, please post more off the beaten track, side streets, back streets, dodgy streets vids of Tokyo!!!😍🇯🇵
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Haha next week: “Dodgy Streets of Tokyo”! 😂
@joelyisdoingherbest Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour! This is where we’re staying when we go to Japan in two weeks! Now I know why my son picked the hotel here lol
@cakeswithfaces Жыл бұрын
Haha there's SO MUCH anime stuff there! It's actually unbelievable. I'm sure he'll love it!
@Rain-jx1po 2 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to go to Akihabara. It's the Mecca for all otaku and weebs. With all those arcades, shops and cafes it looks like a really fun place to hang out with friends.
@cakeswithfaces 2 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing place - there's so much there! Nakano Broadway's also great for hunting down obscure figures & merch - doesn't have the atmosphere of Akihabara but you really could find anything there.
@perry_the_plattaboi5872 3 жыл бұрын
The building was the gold experience
@hory-portier 5 жыл бұрын
I'm planning my first trip to Japan and Akiba is my main goal there. I've found this very useful. Thank you.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :-)
@marniespopz5126 5 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to go to japan in May so excited
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Ah you'll love it! Keep saving up for spending money for figures - it'll be worth it! :-)
@marniespopz5126 5 жыл бұрын
Do you know a good place to find funko pop vinyls?
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@marniespopz5126 I haven't seen a lot of Funko Pops in Japan; they're more of a western thing but you might find some in Don Quijote (branches in several main areas), Radio Kaikan (you can see it in my Akihabara tour video, right by the station), Yodobashi Camera (huge shop by Akihabara Station - a few elsewhere too) and Nakano Broadway has all sorts of figures and collectibles. If you like Q Poskets I've been seeing them more and more, especially as UFO catcher prizes.
@marniespopz5126 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help
@comiccaperproductions 5 жыл бұрын
I decided to end my trip on Akihabara...best time ever, got tons of games and figures but still regret not doing the full day...already planning a second trip just for a full Akiba day! PS: love the video and thanks for some new suggestions
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes you need a day to loo round everything! Good idea to go at the end and use up your spending money though! :-)
@tudormiller8898 3 жыл бұрын
So jealous. OMG!! Watching from London.
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
It's heaven for anime fans!! :-)
@FowziaMadar 5 жыл бұрын
I only went to akihabara once and I wish I spent more time, but I did spend hours in mandarake it was AMAZING!!! Xx
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I think you'll always wish you had more time!! Discovered so much I didn't even realise was there the first time! :-)
@panyaakra21 5 жыл бұрын
I will go to Japan in May. And I watch your video I wanted to visit Akihabara. Thanks
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
You'll love it! Have an amazing time! It'll be really warm in May too :-)
@euniceyung6761 5 жыл бұрын
The plushy store is for me could shop for days in that store 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
You'd be so tempted by the plushies in the UFO catchers too! :-)
@imanihayes470 4 жыл бұрын
I love your pink and purple hair!!!!
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I change the colour a lot but it's purple again now, pink on the ends this time :-)
@franco3584 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :-)
@HProtagVtuber 4 жыл бұрын
Looking super forward though to next trip in September yeeeeee
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your Japlanning! :-)
@EightSixFan 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :-)
@blqf3379 5 жыл бұрын
Going to Japan sometime this year. Or early next year so thank you for the recommendations :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
You're going to love it! Did you see my Japlanning series, it might help with planning your trip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNyhnNej2dPemY0.html
@blqf3379 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces added to my watch later gotta go to bed will watch asap thanks :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@blqf3379 Hope you enjoy it! :-)
@Kairia626 5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see more content featuring video games, general merch (instead of just figures), or books/magazines. Otherwise I really enjoy your videos as it's making it easier and less overwhelming to plan a trip. It can be really exhausting walking everywhere and trying to find shops that interest you on the fly.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! There were so many things I wanted to know before I first went, so that's why I make my videos :-) There's actually a lot less general merch than I expected - in Akihabara at least, unless I'm just looking in the wrong places! For books: Mandarake, K-Books and Book Off (which has stores all around Japan). There are stores with books at Nakano Broadway too (usually cheaper than Akihabara).
@richnokes5127 5 жыл бұрын
I don't do cosplay... Said with a straight face and rainbow hair
@boeuf-in9oe 4 жыл бұрын
She is already a cosplay
@pkj4173 4 жыл бұрын
cosplay is dressing up as a character, she is just wearing what she likes
@gherlanalex1838 4 жыл бұрын
Damn, I think I'll need at least a month to explore everything and check out all the cool places 😲😲 It must be amazing to live there for a while and to experience new things everyday 😁
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Seriously, if you're into figures, etc, you can spend a whole day there (and you'll probably want to pop back before going home if you have any money left too!)
@killpophostclub7294 3 жыл бұрын
1:13 Omg a Hide figurine :') so pretty
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
It's really cute! I wouldn't have a chance of winning though...! :-)
@hudsonball4702 5 жыл бұрын
I could go to Akihabara every day for the rest of my life and NEVER get tired of it. I WANNA GO TO JAPAN AND AKIBA SO BADLY!!!!!! Also that "shady store" with the Mario in front of it was Super Potato's 2nd store. They have 2 in Akiba.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you! Their signage is minimal, I didn't realise it was also Super Potato! Hope you can make it back there soon!
@hudsonball4702 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces I've never been to Akiba before. But I've seen video from other vlogers going to both stores.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I watch Japan videos all the time too! :-)
@BlueSkyeDays. 5 жыл бұрын
No it isn’t. The store with Mario out the front is Retro Game Camp. They have a second store two shops down on the same street.
@HenryStowecroft 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, this video lead me to checking out other people's videos of the Friends store. So thank you for pointing me in the right direction! I'm heading there in May and was looking for good retro game shops.
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Great time to go! You'll love it! Just look out for that little sign and the ramen bar - you could easily walk straight past without realising Friends is even there! Got some more vids about Akiba here: kzfaq.info/sun/PL-YXkErUfa4nN0IhjTZx_n5-fCJUS5BlU :-)
@yumi-il1pp 4 жыл бұрын
I’m going to Akihabara next year ❤️
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
You'll love it! Enjoy your Japlanning! :-)
@AlextheMLAATRfan 3 жыл бұрын
The whole world should be like this.
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, the world would be a crazy place if it was...! :-)
@alexandriacooper8007 5 жыл бұрын
Cool 😎
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
One of my fav places in Tokyo! :-)
@kokutoryuu8312 4 жыл бұрын
"I usually spend a whole day here" ...when me and my friend were in japan, we went there on FIVE days XD and on like the last day, there were some cosplayers (one as Haruhi) who were doing guided tours to all the anime merch shops and maid cafés, and when we asked them what shops they go to they named pretty much all the shops we went to xD
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
I can see how you spent 5 days there! So much to look round :-)
@surfingconcrete 5 жыл бұрын
Good video :) Although I feel you should have mentioned the crazy amount of trading card game shops that are around. So many great ones, wall to wall with them on display. Great to look at if you play any.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Ah yes! I don't play but I can see how exciting it would be if you did! :-)
@Gazereths1234 5 жыл бұрын
I could spend days looking round Akihabara, it's my spiritual home lol. Hopefully I can get back there this year, I'm thinking October/November when it's cooled down a bit. Great video Amy, looking forward to more as always :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll always want to go back too :-) In October you'd see all the Halloween stuff too! Or autumn colours in November :-)
@Gazereths1234 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'd love to go to the Halloween party in Shibuya, it looks crazy! I'm saving my pennies as much as I can so hopefully I can do 2 months in Japan, October and November would be my preferred dates.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@Gazereths1234 That'd be amazing - you'd be able to really get to know it, and travel to lots of places.
@Gazereths1234 5 жыл бұрын
I spent 25 days in hotels there last year which was unbelievably awesome (but very expensive) but what I really want to do is have a little flat or apartment to myself for 2 or 3 months. If you're willing to stay a bit outside of Tokyo you can get some decent deals on AirBnB. Plus if you have your own place you can save on food bills by cooking yourself.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@Gazereths1234 You'd see a different side of Japan too, staying in a residential area rather than an inner-city hotel. It'd be interesting!
@qioxqiox316 5 жыл бұрын
7:58 not disappointed with the music.
@PopRocksV 5 жыл бұрын
Could you please do one with all sorts of recycle shops that sell figures(or figures for good prices?)? Or book stores? I swear... this video is making wish I had money to go to Japan. It looks so fun!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
You'd love it! Thanks for the suggestion - I'll be back in Akihabara next week! :-)
@PopRocksV 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Thank you so much!!
@vomasaurusrex9782 5 жыл бұрын
Please do. I'm off next month.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@vomasaurusrex9782 Check all the Book Offs (and Hobby Off etc) that you see - good for games and CDs, and some have figures at amazing prices (I bought some for 380 yen!)
@vomasaurusrex9782 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Will do. Thanks for the recommendations!
@keninguliekruse2883 3 жыл бұрын
My dream place heaven definitely😍😭
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
If you like anime you could spend a LONG time here!!
@keninguliekruse2883 3 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Obviously I will love to but...man financial thing!!!! Only I can do is dream and watch Japan through online only 😭
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
@@keninguliekruse2883 I'll do my best to share it with you for virtual holidays! And you never know what might happen in the future :-)
@RobbyGood1 5 жыл бұрын
Im going next spring! Cant wait 😊
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
You’ll love it! And plenty of time for Japlanning 😊✨
@RobbyGood1 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Lol Thanks! Im a HUGE gamer nerd so im totally pumped! Do you think i can find a hotel like right in Akihabara or really close??
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Yes there are hotels in Akihabara. Personally I find staying on the west side of the city more convenient, in Shinjuku/Shibuya but it depends on your plans!
@RobbyGood1 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces Omg thank you SO MUCH! And thank you for your awesome videos! I totally love your insight and your positive energy 😊❤
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@RobbyGood1 Aww thank you! I spend ages on my videos so it's great to know you enjoy them! :-)
@loopyfrog 5 жыл бұрын
02:51 K-ON! :D My fave too!
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I'll never love an anime as much as K-On
@loopyfrog 5 жыл бұрын
me neither! It really is special
@maikutsukino4743 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the vid! This spring I'm going to Japan and plan on 3 days in Akihabara. Day one to scout one side of the station. Day will be on the other. Day 3 is to revisit the stores I marked down and buy the sh*tload of stuff that I have no idea will fit in my luggage to get back home. This vid showed more than the others I have watched. Arigato gozaimasu!
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! If you're serious about shopping, I'd recommend you go to Nakano Broadway as well. More secondhand stores, collectibles and cheaper prices than Akihabara. I have a couple of videos about it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iK93dbN90pfHmps.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rs6AiqV0vMDJgYk.html
@Clintimtired 5 жыл бұрын
that's the happiest place on earth!!! :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Forget Disney World...! 😝 (no wait I love Disney World too...)
@Clintimtired 5 жыл бұрын
Cakes with Faces. Disney equals no way for me I don't want to go there. I don't like to be mean or anything I just don't like Disney :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@Clintimtired Haha no worries - everyone likes different things! :-)
@cake756 5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your video. Thought I saw a Hello Kitty something that you were wearing. Thought you gonna go into Mandardake too but guess they wouldn't allow you to film. I really miss Akiba and hope to go back soon.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes my backpack's Hello Kitty! :-) Mandarake's great - wish I could have included everything, the video would have been 5 hours long!! 😝
@heroesunboxed 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Akihabara and Harajuku are my favourite places in Tokyo! By the way, do you have a video on how to use the lockers at Akihabara? Thank you!
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Mine too!! :-) They're two places I always have to go back to every time! I don't have a video about that - the one time I wanted to use the lockers, they were all full up! I think it's quite straightforward, as long as you have the right coins! There's a guide here: www.japan-guide.com/e/e2274.html
@Slammer_1970 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Onto another one. Do have one question for you. How do you get your figures home?
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
I just put them in my suitcase. I'm not someone who keeps the boxes, so I usually throw them or flatten them, and pack the figures carefully in clothes, and they've been fine. I pack as lightly as possible on the way there! :-)
@49ers1975 3 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces that is my take...we all say that when we are planning to go there..pack super light and cram as much stuff as I can into the suite case...i'm glad i'm not the only one who thinks like that...LOL
@tamang7971 5 жыл бұрын
Akihabara is my favorite place in japan...
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
One of mine too!
@siedenburg1 5 жыл бұрын
Was there just a month ago and to get the pokemon luckybag is really hard. Had to try a 2nd time in Yokohama because the skytree one was soldout (we waited for over 4h outside of the shop). The cosplay shop you named (acos) is a bit expensive but a friend of mine said they are worth it. It's well maid and the wigs are prepared for different styles. For the ones who plan to visit tokyo, if you want to buy figures check the prices, they vary a lot. also most of them are cheaper in nakano broadway. PS: Don't go to the "beef on sticks" store, they advertise wagyu beef, but that's just their way to say it's beef made in japan. It's kind of chewy and doesn't taste well. And if you want to eat takoyaki, there is a store in the food mall inside of the skytree, they are way better. PSS: If you want to play in the arcades and win some prizes, I think it's easier in the Taito Game Station ones, there I won a lot in comparison to the others. Sorry if my english isn't that easy to read, i'm tired and it's a long time since i wrote something in english :D
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations! We managed to win a Sumikko Gurashi purse the other day from a UFO catcher. I think the plushies are easier to win than the figures (I have no skills at them though!!)
@siedenburg1 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces it depends, last time I got my Shanks (One Piece) figure in just two tries, but sometimes I had to try 20 times and still wouldn't win. The blankets are fairly easy, if you tried it a bit you can ask for help and most of the time the staff will place it nice, so you could get it with just 1-3 more tries. That would be an other good point in the video, "If you want an item and it's not in the position you like, ask the staff, they will help you (Except for the figures, they will be placed in their default position)". Also "If you want to play at the UFO catcher, think about what the item is worth and don't spend more. If you really want it you could still go to a used goods shop or nakano broadway. There nearly everything out of the UFO catcher will be sold" :D
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@siedenburg1 I've done that with plushies to make them easier to win! And they can switch them around so you can get the one you want too.
@babymanuellazarito8067 4 жыл бұрын
I was in Japan for my nineth birthday but when its 2020 there is a new anime called Toilet bound hanako kun it's mah fav🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 if one of my classmates in my school went to japan if they like anime they went to the right place akihabara😏😏😏
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an interesting anime 😂 It looks cute! Anyone who likes anime would LOVE Akihabara!
@feelkorea1 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Cool video Have a good day.
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@user-fh5wp3bh5k 5 жыл бұрын
At 6:29, if I read that correctly, the sign says "Depression Bags: Please open one up and feel disappointed..." lmao
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Haha really?!! My Japanese isn't good enough to read it, I had no idea...! It's probably true from what you get in most lucky bags...!
@HProtagVtuber 4 жыл бұрын
Also further mention of great places in Akihabara you can find ton of good stuff such as games, anime, merch etc Yodobashi Akiba Trader (3 stores) Sofmap (there is like 3 and a half stores) Animate GEO
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
All good places! Thanks for the recs!
@princessthyemis 5 жыл бұрын
I'd loooove to look around. I'd get enraptured by just a single store...could anyone blame me!? Lol!
@hanayokoizomi9369 5 жыл бұрын
I saw many Love Live goodies stuff
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Yes! So much Love Live (both seasons). I went into a cosplay shop this week & they had all the wigs for the girls from both seasons in a row!
@Horkrukkz89 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces I adore the Cosplays of LOve Live ive got to admit it. greetings from germany :)
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
@@Horkrukkz89 Guten Tag! :-)
@RodneyNicotine 3 жыл бұрын
@ 2:24 Joker spotted looking cool.
@cakeswithfaces 3 жыл бұрын
Well spotted! Did you see my P5 theme cafe video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMqPl8KBm9q9knk.html
@euniceyung6761 5 жыл бұрын
It looks so fun😭I wish I was there
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Hope yo can make it there one day! :-)
@ikoshiki 5 жыл бұрын
I wish it was longer ;-;
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
You should have seen the unedited version, it was about 40 mins! 😅 There’s more from Akiba on the way.
@johli61 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, I would love to go to Japan, love the country so much.
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Hope you can make it one day! If you like all this you’ll love it there!
@gn7867 4 жыл бұрын
Mai Dreaming is a Maid Cafe Mafia! Support the small Maid Cafes. I highly recommend Lilian Plian. One of the maids is Miss Akiba #6 , her singing is AMAZING!
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation! :-)
@gn7867 4 жыл бұрын
Cakes with Faces Anytime! Tell me if you like it. :D
@tkst157 4 жыл бұрын
welcome to Japan
@cakeswithfaces 4 жыл бұрын
Hope I can come back soon! :-)
@euniceyung6761 5 жыл бұрын
This is my dream world
@kimtaehyung-jb8fj 5 жыл бұрын
Hello! Just wanted to ask if the mangas they sell there have english ones as well? Like the ones in kinokuniya?
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Sadly they're all (or pretty much almost all!) in Japanese! It'll break your heart if you can't read Japanese - there are so many. I just love the look of the big manga like telephone directories! However I've heard there's some English language manga in Shosen Book Tower, and there's a list of places here too (mostly branches of Kinokuniya!): hubjapan.io/articles/7-bookstores-in-tokyo-to-go-english-manga-shopping
@NelsonWin 5 жыл бұрын
I love UK and Japan 🇯🇵🇬🇧❤❤
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Yay, me too!! 💕
@NelsonWin 5 жыл бұрын
@@cakeswithfaces I wish i could be there someday. ❤❤ Love from Myanmar 🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲🇲
@MrsJoker-gj4sh 5 жыл бұрын
I go there for anime, video games, manga and to play the video games
@cakeswithfaces 5 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
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