Many go to Japan to experience first-hand the local otaku scene. The following are 10 of the best places to enjoy activities related to anime and manga:

Akihabara

Dubbed as the anime and manga capital of Japan, Akihabara is a vibrant Tokyo district that has an abundance of electronics shops, anime stores, maid cafes, gaming venues, and more.

Gundam Front Tokyo

Best known for its enormous 18-metre tall Gundam robot, Gundam Front Tokyo is a store and museum that offers merchandise and attractions based on the Gundam franchise.

Nakano Broadway

Just a few minutes’ walk from Nakano Station, Nakano Broadway is a shopping district that offers an overwhelmingly diverse array of anime and manga merchandise from decades ago up to the present.

Pokemon Center

For official and original Pokemon video games, cards, and other goodies, the Pokemon Center is the place to be. In addition to the store, it also has a teaching room where visitors can learn how to play the Pokemon card game.

J-World

For fans of Naruto, One Piece, and Dragonball, J-World is an indoor theme park that has to be on your list. It features several rides, games, and attractions that are based on Shonen Jump’s bestsellers.

One Piece Tower

An indoor amusement park themed after the long-running manga and anime series One Piece, the One Piece Tower provides a different kind of adventure with your favorite series’ characters through its rides, games, shows, and other exhibits.

Ghibli Museum

For fans of Hayao Miyazaki’s works, the Ghibli Museum offers a closer look at the animation process of some of his best works, such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke. It also holds special film showings and animation exhibitions.

Fujiko F. Fujio Museum

The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum houses the works of famous manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio, best known for his highly popular and long-running series Doraemon. It has displays of life-sized Doraemon character statues, a gift shop, and a café that serves Doraemon-themed food.

Kyoto International Manga Museum

With its massive collection of old and recent manga series, the Kyoto International Manga Museum features walls and walls of shelves filled with manga volumes. It also hosts temporary exhibitions of works of different manga artists, both current and from the past.

Tokyo Character Street

Found below Tokyo Station, Tokyo Character Street is an underground shopping haven for anime and fans. It has numerous shops and stalls that sell various popular anime and manga character merchandise.