![]() ![]() ![]() Walls and aisles filled with nothing but photos. Aisles full of photos, as far as the eye can see Luckily, they have mostly the same green sign, so that they’re pretty easy to find (even if you find the wrong one). Liberty is a local chain of stores that specialize in otaku-types of goods, and they are numbered from 1 to 7 (though the numbers of each aren’t really discernible). I’ve seen them at other stores sold used, but honestly, would you really wanna use a second hand towel, or a second hand cup?! Liberty #2 If you want to buy these items, you might as well buy them here. Lots of trinkets, member themed items, towels, cups, etc. ![]() They also have the AKB48-themed cafe with member-themed food. They sell CDs at full price – so, probably better to get CDs elsewhere. Go here for official goods, and for limited edition goods. ![]() They’ll also have seasonal types of items, i.e. In my experience, it’s usually like a special poster or other trinkets, like key chains and cell phone straps or something. For stores in other areas, such as Namba and Hakata, they’ll have limited goods specific to NMB48 and HKT48 respectively. Sometimes they’ll have limited edition goods. In my opinion, the official shop is pretty expensive. Of course, in all shops, you are not allowed to take pictures of the any of the cute cafe or store workers! The other shops have different restrictions, but are a little bit more lenient. Unlike other AKB48 shops that I have visited, this particular store does not allow photos at all. If you can see this side of Akihabara Station, you probably already know where the AKB Cafe & Shop is! When you get out of the Electric Town exist, there will be too sides - you want to head toward the exit that DOES NOT have the Club Sega in front. It is pretty hard to miss, unless you get off at the wrong train exit (hint: head toward ‘Electric Town’ Exit, not the ‘Showa-dori’ exit). Most people know that the official AKB48 Cafe & Shop is located near Akihabara’s train station. Location: AKB48 Cafe & Shop, Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan The Blu-rays and DVDs are in a glass case right next to this shelf. Recently, across from the discount rack, there is a shelf against the wall that has nothing but AKB CDs. They are used, so there are no photos and no special event tickets, etc. If you just want to pick up the CDs, this is a good place to do so. There will be lots of old video games and such, but the discount rack will frequently have tons of AKB CDs that are often 100 yen (these are the version people buy for the tickets). The first floor is filled with video games, but don’t be fooled! Walk past the video game accessories on the left, towards the back, and you’ll see a discount rack just at the bottom of the escalator. It’s entrance is recessed, and located underneath the train tracks. This particular Book Off might be hard to find. What makes Book Off in Akihabara special is its focus on video games, but they also carry a good variety of idols goods. Please tell me if there is more, as I’ve no doubt not discovered everything! Book Offīook Off is a chain of book stores that sells second-hand books, CDs, and DVDs / Blu-rays, etc. This is my usual course when I’m in Akihabara shopping for AKB48 and other idol goods. Plus, a few people have asked me about this in the past, so I thought I’d go all out and make my informal guide of shopping for AKB goods in Akihabara. While reika is busying herself, filling the site up with her own special blend of content, I thought I’d take my first jab at some more original content. Looking to buy some AKB48 idol goods in Tokyo? In this shopping guide I’ll provide details on where to obtain such goods when you’re in Akihabara. ![]()
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