Jonathan C.
On January 23, 2023, I arrived eager to spend a lot of money and found around a dozen Pokémon singles I wanted. However, the clerk repeatedly muttered that I should hurry after I mentioned the fifth card I wanted. He...

Location: 1 Chome-15-15 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan
Akihabara, Tokyo
A compact trading-card shop in the heart of Akihabara’s Sotokanda district.
A compact trading-card shop in the heart of Akihabara’s Sotokanda district.
CARD WINGS is a small retail space on Sotokanda’s main shopping lanes, catering to collectors and players of trading-card games.Based on 257 Google reviews
Jonathan C.
On January 23, 2023, I arrived eager to spend a lot of money and found around a dozen Pokémon singles I wanted. However, the clerk repeatedly muttered that I should hurry after I mentioned the fifth card I wanted. He...
Chun Leong Ho
I visited on April 1st looking for Magic: The Gathering cards on the third floor. The selection was only average, with limited singles and few accessories. I intended to purchase several high-value singles and asked the staff about them.
Vinicius A.
They offer a great variety of games and products.
Alan H.
A fantastic trading card store that emphasizes Yu-Gi-Oh! cards on the ground floor, arranging everything by rarity and then by category and card type. The upper levels feature a broader range, including Pokémon and more.
Trapboi Fuse
The shop has a very large collection of cards.

CARD WINGS

CARDWINGS Storefront
A brightly lit storefront with a large blue sign reading 'Exciting TCG Shop CARDWINGS' in bold red and white letters, flanked by wing graphics. The entrance is open, revealing shelves of merchandise inside. Hanging pendant lights illuminate the facade, which features glass windows displaying colorful posters and catalogs. A person stands near the entrance holding a shopping bag.

Cardwings TCG Shop Front
A brightly lit storefront with a large illuminated sign reading 'CARDWINGS' and Japanese text indicating it is a specialized shop for trading cards. The entrance features glass doors, display windows filled with merchandise, and several A-frame menu boards outside. Above the main sign, there is a large anime-style mural featuring characters from popular card games.

Card World Towerakiba
A vibrant storefront with bright orange and blue signage featuring Japanese characters and English text 'CARDWORLD TOWERAKIBA'. The entrance is adorned with hanging lights, decorative greenery, and posters of anime-style characters. A sign indicates 'STAFF ONLY' on the ground floor. People are walking past the shop.

CARDWINGS Storefront
A brightly lit storefront with a blue and red sign reading 'Exciting TCG shop CARDWINGS' featuring wing graphics. The entrance has glass doors, flanked by vertical banners promoting anime cards. Aisle signs inside display product categories like 'Trading Cards', 'Figures', and 'Games'. Outside, two A-frame boards advertise promotions and card packs.

CARDWINGS Storefront
A closed storefront with a large metal shutter door, featuring colorful signage reading 'Exciting TCB shop CARDWINGS' and Japanese text. Blue fabric valance hangs above the entrance. Several notices are posted on the left wall, including no smoking signs and operating hours.

Exciting TCG Shop CARDWINGS
A storefront with a large blue sign reading 'CARDWINGS' and 'Exciting TCG Shop'. The entrance is open, revealing shelves of merchandise inside. Outside, there are several menu boards displaying prices and product listings.

CARDWINGS Storefront
A shop front featuring a large banner with Yu-Gi-Oh! artwork above the entrance. The sign reads 'Exciting TCG shop CARDWINGS' in English and Japanese. People are entering or standing near the entrance, which has glass doors and illuminated signage.

Storefront with Product Display
The image shows a shop front featuring a glass display case filled with numerous small, dark-colored boxes arranged in neat rows and columns. Each box has a white label on it, likely indicating product details or prices. The lighting inside the display case highlights the products, making them stand out against the darker background. There is no visible signage on the building itself, but the arrangement suggests a retail environment focused on showcasing these items.

Cardwings TCG Shop Exterior
A street-level view of the Cardwings store, a specialized trading card game shop in Japan. The building facade features large anime-style artwork depicting Yu-Gi-Oh! characters above the entrance. A prominent blue and yellow awning displays the 'CARDWINGS' logo with Japanese text reading 'トレカ専門店' (Trading Card Game Specialty Store). Scaffolding is visible on the right side of the building.

Exciting TCG shop CARDWINGS
A storefront of a card game shop named 'CARDWINGS' with bright blue signage featuring red and white lettering, wing graphics, and Japanese text indicating it is the Kiyosaka store. The entrance has glass doors flanked by display cases filled with trading cards. Outside, there are promotional posters, a gumball machine, and A-frame signs advertising events or products. Interior lighting is warm, and hanging bulbs illuminate the entrance area.

Card World Tower Akiba
The image shows the storefront of Card World Tower Akiba, a card game specialty store in Japan. The sign features Japanese and English text with decorative elements like lions and lights. A person is standing near the entrance, looking inside.

CARDWINGS storefront in Japan
A brightly lit shop front with large colorful signage reading 'CARDWINGS' and Japanese characters above the entrance. A massive anime-style mural featuring a character with glowing wings is displayed on the upper facade. Several vertical banners hang from the building, one indicating floor levels (6F-1F). The ground level has glass doors flanked by posters of anime characters. Outside, several A-frame menu boards stand near the entrance displaying artwork and text. A white van is parked to the left, and a pedestrian walks past.

Gumball Machine Shop Front
Two large gumball machines, one green and one yellow, stand outside a shop with visible signage including 'Detective Conan' posters and operating hours board.

CARDWINGS Exciting TCG shop
A storefront with a large blue sign reading 'Exciting TCG shop CARDWINGS' and Japanese text below. The entrance shows glass doors, interior shelves stocked with merchandise, and several A-frame signs outside displaying promotions and opening hours.

Anime Card Display Case
A glass display case filled with various anime trading cards, each encased in protective sleeves and labeled with price tags in Japanese yen. The cards feature characters from popular anime series like 'Fate/Grand Order' and 'Blue Archive', arranged neatly on multiple shelves.

Trading Card Game Display Case
A glass display case filled with various trading cards, likely Yu-Gi-Oh!, arranged in rows with price tags below each card. A sign in the middle reads 'Status of this area is restricted. No entry.' The cards feature colorful artwork and are neatly organized.

Trading Card Collection
A collection of trading cards displayed in protective sleeves, featuring characters from various anime and game franchises. The cards include 'Dragon Ball Z', 'Revolutionary Girl Utena', 'Sailor Moon', and 'Pretty Cure'. Each card has a price tag with Japanese text indicating the item number, barcode, tax-inclusive price, and tax amount.

Pokemon Card Display Case
A glass display case filled with Pokemon trading cards, organized by type and rarity. The shelves are stocked with various packs and single cards, illuminated from within to highlight the colorful designs.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Display Shelf
A close-up view of a retail shelf displaying Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards in protective sleeves, organized by rank and color-coded sections with yellow price tags showing prices like ¥100, ¥250, and ¥300.

Card Game Merchandise Display
A collection of packaged trading cards and figures arranged on a patterned surface, each with yellow price tags showing prices in yen.

Pokemon Trading Cards Display
Two Pokemon trading cards in protective sleeves, each with a price tag attached. Left card is Pikachu (Holo), right card is Maril (Trainer's). Both tags show prices in Yen including tax.

Magic the Gathering cards collection
A photo of a wooden table displaying multiple Magic the Gathering trading cards, each with price tags in yen.

Trading Card Game Cards with Price Stickers
A close-up photo of several trading cards, likely from the 'Z-EX' series, laid out on a patterned surface. The cards feature vibrant artwork and holographic effects. Each card has a price sticker attached in Japanese currency (¥), indicating their market value. Visible elements include character illustrations, numerical ratings, and barcode labels.

Gacha Machine with Cardwings Ad
A white vending machine featuring a large advertisement for 'Cardwings' gacha cards, showcasing an anime-style character and Japanese text promoting the game.

Anime Event Setup Interior
Interior scene of an anime event or convention setup, featuring long tables covered in red tablecloths with 'ARC' logos printed on them. A person is arranging items near the tables. The room is decorated with autumn-themed decorations including hanging leaves and banners. Posters related to TV anime are visible on walls. There are chairs arranged around the tables, some stacked. A sign reading 'LIMITED SPACE' is mounted on a pillar.

Shadowverse Evolve Event Space Interior
Interior view of an event space or convention room featuring a large black banner with the 'SHADOWVERSE EVOLVE' logo and artwork. The room has exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and industrial-style lighting. In the background, there are posters of anime-style characters on glass windows. Tables covered in black tablecloths with white text are arranged in rows, suggesting a gaming tournament or promotional event setup.

Card Shop Interior
Interior of a card shop featuring multiple illuminated glass display cases filled with trading cards and collectibles. The floor has red and yellow checkered tiles, and the ceiling is brick-style with track lighting. A sign reading 'OLD FLOWER' is visible in the background.

Digimon Card Game Boxes
A collection of Digimon Card Game booster packs and boxes are stacked on a table, featuring artwork of mechanical Digimon characters.

Trading Card Secondhand Single Card Display
A glass display case filled with numerous trading card packs, organized in rows and columns. The top of the display features a sign reading 'YU-GO-TOH' (遊戯王) and 'TRADING CARD SECONDHAND SINGLE CARD'. Inside, each pack is labeled with small white tags indicating details like rarity or type. Some sections are marked with green circular labels such as 'あ行', 'か行', 'さ行', and 'た行', likely categorizing by Japanese kana groups.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Merchandise Display
A retail display rack filled with Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards and accessories. The top shelf holds various card packs, including 'Ultra-Pro' decks in red, green, and black packaging. Below are individual booster packs featuring characters like Yugi Muto and Seto Kaiba. Price tags indicate items around ¥650.

Trading Card Display Case
A close-up view of a glass display case containing multiple trading cards, likely from the Yu-Gi-Oh! or Ultraman series. Each card is protected in a clear plastic sleeve and has a white price tag attached with Japanese text and prices like ¥1,200 and ¥4,500. A handwritten sign on the left reads '特価' (Special Price). The cards feature vibrant artwork including monsters, characters, and dynamic scenes.

Trading Card Display Case
A close-up view of a glass display case filled with numerous trading cards, likely from the Yu-Gi-Oh! series, arranged in rows. Each card is protected by a clear sleeve and has a small white price tag attached to it. The cards feature various characters and monsters with vibrant artwork.

Trading Card Game Merchandise Display
Three sealed trading card packs from the 'Gacha Life' series are displayed in clear plastic packaging on a patterned surface. Each pack features artwork of anime-style characters and includes Japanese labels with product codes, prices (¥7,950, ¥21,000, ¥7,050), and tax-included amounts. The cards appear to be collectible items sold at a shop or event.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Display Case
A close-up view of a glass display case in what appears to be a Japanese card shop, showcasing various Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards arranged by set and rarity. The top row features common and rare cards with yellow price tags showing prices like ¥190 and ¥210719. The bottom row includes special edition or promotional cards such as 'P-Mask Calendera' and 'Phantom Machine Owl Dragon', also labeled with prices around ¥390. Yellow signage indicates 'Special Price' promotions. Cards are organized neatly behind clear plastic dividers.

Duel Masters Trading Card Game Booster Packs
A close-up photo of multiple sealed booster packs from the Duel Masters trading card game, featuring vibrant artwork with characters and monsters on their packaging.

Pokémon Trading Cards Display
Three Pokémon trading cards are laid out on a wooden surface. From left to right: a Shedinjy (Shedinja) GX card, a Trainer's card featuring Kanako Yuki from 'The Rising of the Shield Hero', and a Vast Shadow Vast Shadow V card. Each card has a white label with Japanese text and pricing information attached.

Magic: The Gathering cards with price tags
A collection of Magic: The Gathering trading cards arranged on a wooden surface, each covered with a protective sleeve and a white price tag sticker displaying Japanese text and prices in yen.

Trading Card Packets
Two sealed trading card packs featuring anime-style characters, one with a purple-haired character and another with a blue-haired character, placed on a patterned fabric surface.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Vending Machine Display
A close-up view of a vending machine displaying Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards, featuring promotional graphics with card illustrations and Japanese text advertising special offers.

Anime merchandise display case
A glass display case filled with various anime-themed collectibles, including figurines and keychains. Each item has a price tag attached. A sign in the center reads 'Key fob edition' and mentions file sales.

Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG Starter Set Display
A display case in a store showcasing Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards, including starter set packs and individual card samples. A sign above reads 'Yuugiou OCG Hajimeyou Set' with QR code and promotional text. Cards shown include monsters like Blue-Eyes White Dragon and other collectible figures.

Pokemon Card Collection Display
A close-up view of a collection of Pokemon trading cards organized in clear plastic dividers on a wooden desk. Visible cards include Jolteon, Magikarp, and various Trainer cards with Japanese text. Background items include more card packs, a pink storage bin, and office supplies like a telephone and keyboard.

Anime Card Display Case
A close-up view of a glass display case containing various anime trading cards, each encased in protective sleeves with price tags attached. The cards feature different characters and are arranged neatly in rows.

Trading Card Display Case
A close-up view of a glass display case containing holographic trading cards featuring anime-style characters, with price tags in yen visible on each card.

Card Game Collection Display
A collection of trading cards organized in a pink plastic storage tray, featuring Japanese-language card backs and artwork. The cards are arranged neatly in rows within the compartments of the organizer. Below the tray is a colorful mat with 'Phantom Magic VISION' branding.

Card Game Collection in Pink Organizer
A pink plastic organizer containing multiple stacks of trading cards, likely from the Yu-Gi-Oh! series, arranged on a wooden surface.

Trading Card Display Case
A glass display case filled with numerous trading cards, likely Magic: The Gathering or similar collectible card games. Cards are arranged in rows within protective sleeves and plastic cases. Price tags are visible on each card. Background shows a poster of fantasy artwork.

Ultraman King Card
A packaged trading card featuring Ultraman King, with Japanese text and pricing details visible on the label.

Trading Card Game Cards Display
Close-up of trading cards in protective sleeves, featuring Japanese text and pricing labels. Visible items include 'Reバースパーティ!' with prices ¥2,600 (tax included) and ¥3,200 (tax included). Cards show character art and game mechanics like 'Enter' and 'Member'. Background includes additional card packs and promotional materials.

Pokemon Trading Cards
A collection of six Japanese Pokemon trading cards laid out on a wooden surface. The cards feature characters like Bellzelph, Kingler, and others with visible price tags in Yen.

Trading Card Game Display Case
Close-up of a glass display case in what appears to be a Japanese shop, showcasing Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards. A prominent card is the 'Blue-Eyes White Dragon' with price tags indicating ¥89,800 and ¥24,700. Yellow signage reads 'Special Price -' and mentions a 20th anniversary. Other cards are visible in adjacent slots.

Anime trading cards display
Three holographic anime trading cards in protective sleeves, each with price labels attached. The cards feature characters from the 'Blue Archive' series, including one labeled '4-λ ur 35-095', another 'pr g34', and a third '76101'. Prices range from ¥9,800 to ¥16,000 including tax.

Trading Card Game Cards
A collection of trading cards laid out on a wooden surface, including two large character cards and several smaller checklist cards.

Trading Card Game Collection Display
A plastic organizer filled with various trading cards, likely Yu-Gi-Oh!, arranged in rows on a wooden table. Cards feature different monsters and numbers indicating their power or cost. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly at a card shop or gaming event.

Pokémon Prize Corner Display
A glass-fronted prize corner display case filled with Pokémon merchandise, including plush toys like Pikachu and Charizard, trading cards, and game packs. The top features a large Pikachu figure and promotional banners advertising 2000 yen prizes. Shelves are organized by price tiers (S, A, B, C) with corresponding labels. Outside signage includes a hand icon pointing to the corner and additional Pokémon branding on adjacent walls.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card
A Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card featuring the characters from 'Duel Academy' and 'Grand Dueling Festival 2021'. The card includes artwork of five anime-style characters in school uniforms, with a large signature overlay reading '大ヴァンガ祭 2021' (Great Vanga Festival 2021). The card has a power value of 5000 and is marked as a Critical unit. It appears to be sealed or still in protective packaging.

Pokémon Trading Card Game - Starlus Box Display
A display of Pokémon TCG booster packs featuring the 'Starlus' set, arranged on a wooden counter inside a store. The boxes are predominantly purple with images of the Starlus Pokémon character.

Shadowverse Evolve Event Banner
A large promotional banner featuring an anime-style warrior character on the left and the 'SHADOWVERSE EVOLVE' logo with a glowing wheel design on the right, displayed indoors under spotlights.

Buddyfight Trading Card Boxes
Stack of blue cardboard boxes labeled 'Buddyfight' with Japanese text and price tags reading '1枚 税込10円'. Boxes arranged on metal shelving unit in what appears to be a storage or retail space.

Pokemon Card Display Case
A close-up view of a glass display case containing several Pokémon trading cards, each encased in protective sleeves with price tags attached. The visible cards include Heat Banner (¥300), Mega Gardevoir EX (¥100,000), and Litten (¥250). The setting appears to be an indoor shop or collector's area.

Magic: The Gathering - Modern Horizons II Collector Boosters
A sealed box of Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons II Collector Boosters, featuring artwork of a dragon-like creature against a cosmic background with the WotC logo and age rating visible.