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A brightly lit multi-story building at night in Akihabara, Tokyo, displays colorful signs in Japanese and English, including "K-BOOKS" and "RADIO KAIKAN," with people walking in front.
A colorful building in Japan features large, bright murals with abstract designs and Japanese text. The facade displays "KAIYODO Hobby Lobby Tokyo" and "K-BOOKS" signs, with a capsule toy above the entrance.
A brightly lit multi-story building at night in Akihabara, Tokyo, displays colorful signs in Japanese and English, including "K-BOOKS" and "RADIO KAIKAN," with people walking in front.
Colorful city buildings in Japan covered with bright anime posters, billboards, and advertisements in Japanese text, showcasing animated characters and pop culture imagery.
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Akihabara Radio Kaikan

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Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a well-known shopping complex in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, famous for anime, electronics, and collectible goods. It originally opened in 1950 and became a central spot for hobbyists and tech lovers. In 2014, the old building was torn down and rebuilt with a modern design while keeping its original spirit.

Inside, there are many specialty stores selling anime figures, model kits, trading cards, and retro video games. It is a paradise for collectors looking for rare or limited-edition items. Some shops focus on electronic components, attracting engineers and DIY enthusiasts who build or repair devices.

The building has also appeared in anime, manga, and video games, making it a popular destination for fans. Many visitors come here to find exclusive merchandise that is hard to get anywhere else.


Hours
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Website
www.akihabara-radiokaikan.co.jp


The area

Address
1-chōme-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan

Hours

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Website

www.akihabara-radiokaikan.co.jp

What other travelers are saying about Akihabara Radio Kaikan

So many stores! This building was huge and there were stores of wide diversity of interests, like anime merch, scale figures, model kits, dolls, trading cards, books and more! There were many people too, so it was a little hard to walk in some of the stores. I was tired when we reached the top floor, but we enjoyed it nonetheless! Great place to visit! You'll certainly find something of your interest from anime culture and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is located near Akihabara Station, just outside the Electric Town Exit. The address is 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, making it easily accessible for visitors exploring Akihabara’s tech and anime scene.

The building has multiple floors filled with anime figures, model kits, trading cards, retro gaming consoles, doujinshi, and electronic components. Many items are limited edition or exclusive to Japan.

Yes, some stores specialize in electronic components, circuit boards, and DIY kits, attracting engineers and hobbyists who enjoy building or modifying devices. This reflects Akihabara’s history as Japan’s electronics hub.

Weekdays in the late morning or early afternoon are the best times to avoid crowds. Weekends and holidays can be very busy, especially for collectors looking for rare items.
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Ariel Cabrera Foix
Oct 25, 2025
Floors and floors of anime merchandise including ocg. That one figure you want will probably be available in different stores so you may want to check the prices however, do note that not all of the stores are tax free. On the 4th floor lies amiami which is bigger than their figure tower.
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Eluko-chan [エルコちゃん]
Nov 14, 2025
This used to be a collection of small highly specialized electronics and electric components stalls. But now more than 50% of them have evolved into collector cards (pokemon, magic, ...) sale and buy stalls.
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Nicola Leotta
Jan 6, 2026
If you're into Anime/Manger you're going to love this place its the Tokyo centre for this and collectibles. Well worth a visit both in daytime and at night
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Michael Manning
Oct 30, 2025
Must visit if you are in Akihabara. Hobby goods, plastic models, figures, character goods, TCG, even dolls. This place has tons of shops and is a centerpiece of this area.
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Justin Faulkner
Oct 6, 2025

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