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- proper noun An area in Tokyo known primarily for its shopping and the mass availability of electronics, manga, anime, and other goods.
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As we passed by huge electronics stores on Chuo Dori, the main Akihabara drag, Mr. Lozano said last month he paid ¥ 5,000 ($60) for a broken 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro that ended up requiring only a new hard-drive cable and power adapter for it to work again.
A Tour of Tokyo's Geek Paradise Yukari Iwatani Kane 2010
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So it shouldn't have been a surprise when Mr. Lozano led me to a vending machine only found in Akihabara that sells ramen and a fishcake stew called "oden" in cans for ¥ 300 ($3.70).
A Tour of Tokyo's Geek Paradise Yukari Iwatani Kane 2010
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Nearly half of its sales at its flagship store in Akihabara, Japan's electronics mecca, is to Chinese tourists.
Golf Deal Part of Growing Chinese Links to Japan Inc. Mariko Sanchanta 2010
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I dunno, though, this seems like a good idea in Akihabara but strikes me as potentially creepy here in the states.
Breakfast Links: Maid in the USA, Korea ok with Nipple Nips & NYC : #comments 2008
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When that time comes, I’ll be one of the first to be in Akihabara and get in an early-morning line for a brand-new plug-in device.
Why 4/20 is the greatest day of the year… « Haikasoru: Space Opera. Dark Fantasy. Hard Science. 2010
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When that time comes, I’ll be one of the first to be in Akihabara and get in an early-morning line for a brand-new plug-in device.
April « 2010 « Haikasoru: Space Opera. Dark Fantasy. Hard Science. 2010
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But check it – here’s a report about the trend of Maid Cafes that started in Akihabara, Tokyo and is spreading to more places and more than just cafe’s.
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And as I’ve just now found out, after a long day full of meetings and a few hours in Akihabara (“Electric City” ie the Tottenham Ct Rd of Tokyo) there’s nothing better than a go on the Washlette.
Beer, Porn, Business Cards and Technology - :: gia’s blog :: 2006
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The Tokyo district called Akihabara is a vast market for cool videogames, computer gear and pet robots.
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Apparently, these toughs call their bullying "otaku hunting" because they target young Akiba-kei, a slang term for people who dig the electronics, manga, and anime products sold in Akihabara.
Boing Boing: September 24, 2006 - September 30, 2006 Archives 2006
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