Card Labo occupies the ninth floor of Radio Kaikan and is one of the most accessible trading card shops in Akihabara — worth pairing with the other card shops covered in our Pokémon card guide.
The Basics
- Address: 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Radio Kaikan 9F
- Hours: 10:00–20:00
What They Stock
Card Labo occupies the ninth floor of Radio Kaikan. The wall cases carry singles across a wide range of games — not only Pokémon but Z/X, Lycee and other Japanese TCGs that rarely surface overseas.
Buying and Selling Here
The shop both buys and sells, with buyback advertised prominently at the counter. Singles are stored in case racks by title; ask staff for anything behind glass.
Before You Go
Hours: 10:00–20:00. Location: Radio Kaikan 9F.
Busy, in line with the rest of the building. Singles are behind glass — ask staff to open a case.
English: do not count on staff speaking it. Signage is a different story — floor guides and some price labels carry English, and that is usually enough to find what you need.
Tax-free: available at some shops but not all, and the counter is not always on the ground floor. Check before you carry purchases around the building. Note that Japan’s tax-free system changes on 1 November 2026, moving from exemption at the register to a refund at the airport.
Payment: cards are widely accepted at the larger shops, but carrying ¥10,000–20,000 in cash avoids surprises.