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- Asia
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Akihabara
Akihabara
Tokyo's electronic wonderland has become world-renowned. In a
small area near Chuo-dori Avenue, west of Akihabara Station, are
clustered more than 250 electrical appliance and electronics shops,
many of them now dealing in computer hardware and software, where
expert staff can answer queries and visitors can browse through the
showrooms of major manufacturers. There are duty-free shops and
various events to draw attention. The suburb has been specialising
in electrical equipment since the 1940s and is now regarded as the
world's biggest and best electrical equipment enclave.
Information & Facts
Language
Japanese is the official language. Most Japanese people
will have studied English at school, but few can speak it well or
understand what is said to them.
Money
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100
sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency
exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to
3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best
taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards;
only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some
major stores.
Opening Times
Stores are open 10am-7pm daily.
Time