Nakano Broadway

Nakano Broadway is the alternative paradise of otaku collectors in Tokyo, often nicknamed "the Akihabara of the west" for its more authentic and less touristy atmosphere. This four-storey shopping mall connected directly to Nakano station concentrates dozens of specialist shops, with Mandarake the absolute star: with 32 branches within the same complex, this second-hand chain covers absolutely the whole spectrum of Japanese collecting: vintage figures, retro video games, anime CDs, dojinshi, cosplay, idol-group items, Ultraman toys and much more. The prices are noticeably lower than in Akihabara, with figures from 1.000 ¥ and manga from 500 ¥. The complex opens from 10:00 to 20:00. It is reached in five minutes' walk from the north exit of Nakano station (JR Chuo line). Ideal for those looking for rare or second-hand items at a good price in a more relaxed and genuinely Japanese atmosphere.