GK nags me that I have been a total slacker, so here is another hommage to 'Akiba.'I have previously talked about 'Akiba' a couple of times, and I am more and more feeling confident that Akiba is a must-see place if you ever make a trip to Tokyo.
Previous goverment had promoted 'Yokoso Nippon' ('Welcome to Japan') campaign to vitalize Japanese economy by encouraging foreign travelers to this land of Rising Sun. It has actually been a success; the latest news reported that visitors to Japan has increaed by 160% in the last 3 years. At the same token, Tokyo is yet to be non-Japanese friendly; English is still hardly spoken at local restaurants and shops. I personally find it very interesting to visit local restaurants when travelling abroad, so I wish Tokyo will be more international to be truly visitor-friendly.
However, you will be in good hands in Akiba; Yodobashi Camera (one of the largest electric appliance store chain) in Akihabara decided to make it mega vision multi-lingual. It will feature product guides and store guides in English, Mandarin, and Korean (source: Akiba Keizai Shimbun). Overmore, store clerks are multi-lingual too! So, once you visit the store, you can not only buy the gadgets you always wanted, but also ask them travel tips and places to hang out!
Yokoso Nippon!!
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