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| Above, the entrance to Nakano Broadway. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
One of the "must-do" places for fans of kaiju and other Japanese pop culture genres is a visit to the Nakano Broadway in the Nakano district of Tokyo.
The first time I visited the Nakano Broadway was during my first trip to Japan in November 2001. I visited it a couple of times on that trip (once while sick with a 24-hour flu) and several times thereafter and have purchased some kaiju toys and a porcelain "Nipper" of RCA Victor fame. Mandarake has several shops in Nakano Broadway.
For those who have been to Nakano before or for those who have never been to Japan, Savvy Tokyo has a guide on what to see and do while in the district.
They begin with:
Although a seemingly local and residential area, anyone heading West on the Chuo line will find much to explore in Nakano. Beloved by fans of video games, anime, and manga for offering a quieter version of Akihabara within its multi-floor department store Nakano Broadway, the neighborhood also suits anyone who loves to dig into the local side streets and seek out some gems. Nakano hides over 50 ramen restaurants (some of which are known to be the best in the city) which can mostly be found nestled around the energetic station exits and along the restaurant and bar strip of Rengazaka Street. 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.
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