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Just a stop away from Shinjuku, Nakano is a quiet neighborhood best known for Nakano Broadway, a mall lined with current and vintage shops selling anime merchandise — most notably from secondhand giant Mandarake. For those unable to find what you want at Akihabara, this is the place to be.
Nakano (Japanese: 中野, Nakano) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Nakano City (中野区, Nakano-ku). [2] As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 322,731, and a population density of 20,701 persons per km 2. The total area is 15.59 km 2. [2] .
Feb 2, 2023 · From the shopping bonanza that is Nakano Broadway (‘otaku’ heaven) to towering ice-creams (plus some of the coolest looking alleys and anime / gaming galore), here is our to the best things to do in Nakano, Tokyo in Japan.
Sometimes dubbed ‘Western Tokyo’s Akihabara’, Nakano deserves its 'otaku (geek) heaven' moniker. But beyond the anime and manga paradise that is Nakano Broadway, you'll find plenty to keep...
Aug 3, 2017 · Literally one stop west of Shinjuku on the Chuo Rapid train is Nakano, a low-rise neighborhood of meandering pedestrian streets, independent ramen shops, a bustling covered shopping arcade, and...
May 9, 2019 · Although Nakano is one of the most highly populated districts of Tokyo and surrounded by lively neighborhoods such as Koenji and Shinjuku, it’s easily accessible, retains a local, retro vibe and exudes charm. History and Background.
Feb 20, 2023 · Otaku Heaven. The retro Nakano Broadway shopping center is a maze of tiny specialist shops, selling everything to do with pop culture, from vintage baseball cards and 1960s pop idol records to rare Godzilla toys and anime costumes.
