Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Den Den Town: Osaka's Akihabara



Most people have heard of Akihabara -- Tokyo’s famous electronics district -- but did you know that Osaka has its own otaku-friendly part of the city, known as Den Den Town?

Den Den Town is centered around a kilometer-long stretch with electronics, computers, and anime-related shops packed on both sides of a busy street. Branching away from the road are numerous side alleys, where the most unique and specialized stores are located.

Often, great deals can be found in Den Den Town, especially at non-name brand stores. Being in Kansai, bartering for a lower price is an accepted way of doing business -- give it a shot!

Den Den Town is located in Nipponbashi (near Namba), and can be accessed via the popular Midosuji Subway Line.

1 comment:

  1. Well said.... Den Den Town is an electronics district comparable to Tokyo's Akihabara and here can make the better deals. Do you aware of any Boutique Hotels in Den Den Town?

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