Akihabara

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 …

Suruga-ya sits directly opposite Mandarake, which makes the two easy to visit together. It is one of the better places in Akihabara to dig for used figures, games and hobby goods at lower prices. The Basics Address: 3-11-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Hours: 10:00–21:00 Note: directly across the street from Mandarake Complex …

Mandarake Complex is the largest second-hand anime and manga store in Akihabara — eight floors of figures, doujinshi, retro toys, cels and trading cards, all under one roof. The Basics Address: 3-11-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda Hours: 12:00–20:00, open year-round Floors: 8 (each floor specialises in a different category) Walk: about 4 …

Find the best Pokémon card shops in Akihabara for singles, sealed products, and graded cards. Learn where foreigners can sell cards, what to expect for pricing, and tips for first-time visitors in Tokyo.

Join the December Date A Birthday event at Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2 celebrating Kō Sūmiya’s birthday with exclusive goods and special bonuses.

The ‘Geki! Chumai’ POP UP SHOP runs Dec 6-21 at Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2 with exclusive goods and special illustration card bonuses.

From Dec 19, 2025, to Jan 4, 2026, the Date A Live V POP UP SHOP opens in Akihabara with exclusive goods and life-size panels.

Akiba Simulation 2026 features new Shimeji Simulation goods and bonuses at Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2 from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026.

From Dec 2025 to Jan 2026, enjoy the Madoka Magica movie collaboration at Manekineko karaoke in Akihabara with exclusive goods and drinks.

The Zombieland Saga pop-up store opens Dec 2025 in Tokyo & Osaka, featuring Heisei Gals-themed limited goods and immersive exhibits near Akihabara.

The Attack on Titan pop-up store featuring new original illustrations opens in Akihabara and Osaka from December 2025, offering exclusive merchandise for fans.

The ‘Is the Order Atre?’ event runs Dec 5–25, 2025 at Atre Akihabara with new illustrations, exclusive goods, and free admission.