I visited on a Saturday and it was super lively. Honestly, it’s just as busy as Shibuya’s main shopping street.
The restaurants here feel especially cheap and totally worth it! 🉐
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Nakano Broadway
World-renowned as a "sanctuary of subculture," this commercial building teems with a wide array of stores.
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Opened in 1966 as Japan's first commercial-residential complex, Nakano Broadway has since transformed into a hub with over 200 shops across five floors, from the basement to the fourth floor. It features a unique blend of original shopping street-style stores and subculture-related shops.
The shift to its current style, a mixture of traditional stores and subculture-oriented shops, began in the 1980s. It was sparked by the opening of the manga specialty secondhand bookstore "Mandarake" in 1980. Subsequently, numerous shops catering to niche hobbies like books, figurines, cards, and mini-cars opened, attracting a dedicated fanbase. Unlike Akihabara, which targets a broader customer base, Nakano Broadway is known for its rarer assortment of goods, earning a reputation as a "sanctuary of subculture."
In addition to subculture-related shops, the area is also a battleground for over 20 luxury watch stores, contributing to its high international fame. Many foreign tourists list it as a must-visit destination in Japan.
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A commercial facility with over 200 diverse genre stores.
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Known as a popular haven for subculture enthusiasts with numerous niche shops.
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Also famous as a competitive area for luxury watch stores.
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Globally renowned, attracting numerous foreign tourists.
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The eclectic mix of various types of shops adds to its popularity.
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Note that each store may have different days off.
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Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Varies by store.
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Are tax refunds available?
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Varies by store.
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Is gift wrapping available?
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Varies by store.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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You can find tons of secondhand anime goods here. If you're into anime, you'll love it! The building itself also has a retro Showa-era vibe, so it's fun just to walk around and check it out.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 中野ブロードウェイ
- Postal Code
- 164-0001
- Address
- 5-52-15 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3388-7004
- Closed
- Varies by store
- Business Hours
- Varies by store
- Access
- About 5 minutes walk from Nakano Station on JR Chuo Line, Sobu Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
- Credit Cards
- Varies by store
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)