Ameya-Yokocho is a market area located next to Ueno Station and is home to over one hundred and eighty one shop. The name ameyayokocho comes from the shops in the area which sold US army goods on the black market just after World War II.

Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo, Japan

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Akihabara is considered by many to be an otaku cultural center and a shopping district for video games, anime, manga, and computer goods. Icons from popular anime and manga are displayed prominently on the shops in the area, and numerous maid cafés are found throughout the district. In other words, Geek Central.

Akihabara, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

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