The Electric Micro-Neighborhood
Akihabara is the nerd paradise of gamers, anime fans, and electronics buffs. It is quite simply the world capital of anime. If one could design a small city for nerds, it would look exactly like Akihabara. Littered throughout Akiba are game arcades, maid cafes, anime stores, retro game stores, and electronic shops. Catch glimpses of the most popular anime in Japan. Search the shelves of the famous "Super Potato" or "Retro Game Camp" for retro rarities. Visit famous themed-cafes. Unleash your inner nerd/otaku in one of Tokyo's most famous neihborhoods, which lives up to its nickname, "Electric Town."
The Heavenly Neighborhood
Kanda, referring specifically to the area surrounding Kanda station, is an interesting neighborhood that features some beautiful shrines embedded in a very dense metropolitan area, making for an interesting architecural clash. Kanda is offers a glimpse into historical Japan, including art museums and famous Shinto shrines. In addition, it is home to many hidden gem restaurants and Izakayas serving specialty food. As a neighborhood, this area is small, but it has its own fierce identity and traditions. It welcome reprise from some of the more bustling areas of Akihabara and Tokyo Station.
The Imperial Micro-Neighborhood
The train station which takes the name of Tokyo itself is an enormous building which resembles a Western-style mega-mansion at first glance. Tokyo Station itself is in many ways part of this destination, as the endless indoor attractions and unique shops which dot the station are legendary. It is so large that many shop areas are designated as "streets, such as the famous "Character Street." Directly across from the station is...the Imperial Palace of Japan and its grounds. Surrounding the area is downtown Marunouchi, the business center of Tokyo and a foodie and shopping haven.