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There are hundreds, if not thousands, of reasons to travel to the
beautiful country of Japan. For some though, the lure of being
able to see, and shop for some of the latest electronic items and
gadgets is one of the greatest attractions.
If you want to simply marvel at all the latest technology or
want to do some serious shopping then there is just one word or
name you will need - Akihabara. Akihabara is the area of Tokyo
which has been dubbed Electric Town. You could quite easily spend
all day in this area going from shop to shop, all displaying some
of the latest gadgets and electronics available anywhere. There
are of course electronic shops all over Tokyo but Akihabara has
the greatest concentration.
Do not expect the cheapest electronic good and gadgets in the
world but do expect most of the latest releases.
Akihabara is easy to get to, and even has its own underground
stop. As with all overseas electronic purchases do check with the
sales person about the warranty, as many will just be local or
regional, which could leave you in a real mess if whatever you buy
breaks down. Also remember to check whether the instruction manual
is in English or not, as some electronics and gadgets in Japan do
not come with English manuals.
Most shops in Akihabara are open 7 days per week, from around
10 or 11am to 7 or 8pm. Most major credit cards and currencies are
accepted. Some of the larger stores do have English speaking
staff, but it would still be advisable to have a small phrase book
with you or better yet, buy an electronic translator while you are
there!
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