Silk Hat at Akihabara, Tokyo

Silk Hat

Tokyo Video Game Store Entrance

A storefront with a red awning and signage reading 'SHIKI HAT' above the entrance. Inside, multiple claw machines are visible on display. A large poster to the right advertises 'VIDEO GAME B1'. The ground is paved with gray bricks.

BEMAN STUDIO Entrance

Exterior view of BEMAN STUDIO entrance, featuring a brightly lit storefront with red neon lighting and multiple claw machines visible inside. A vertical sign on the right displays 'FLOOR GUIDE' and '8 F', indicating this is an arcade or game center located on the eighth floor. Several people are walking past or entering the store.

Silk Hat Tokyo Exterior

Photo of the physical exterior entrance and storefront facade of Silk Hat Tokyo, featuring a large red diamond-shaped sign with a top hat logo above bold black 'SILK HAT' and red 'TOKYO' lettering on a gray building wall. The ground floor has glass doors leading into an open retail space displaying merchandise shelves to the right and promotional banners near the entrance.

Silk Hat Tokyo Exterior Night View

Nighttime photo of the Silk Hat Tokyo storefront, featuring a large illuminated sign with a red diamond logo and white top hat graphic above bold black lettering reading 'SILK HAT TOKYO'. The building facade is lit with bright lights, including spotlights on the upper levels. Below the main sign, there's an entrance area with people gathered outside, some looking at merchandise displays inside or near the store. A claw machine game cabinet is visible to the right side of the entrance. Trees frame the right edge of the image.

Silk Hat Tokyo Entrance

Exterior view of Silk Hat Tokyo storefront with large red and white logo above entrance, signage reading 'SILK HAT TOKYO', visible posters advertising events like Grand Open on November 27th, and people standing near the entrance.

Night street view with illuminated storefronts and signage

A nighttime urban scene featuring brightly lit shop signs on building facades. Prominent vertical neon sign reads '24H DVD' in Japanese characters, alongside a large digital billboard displaying anime-style artwork with pink background and character illustrations. Adjacent buildings show white tiled walls and additional signage including 'KOTOBUKIYA' vertically oriented text. Streetlights illuminate the dark sky above tangled power lines.

Silk Hat Tokyo Exterior

Night view of Silk Hat Tokyo storefront with illuminated signage, red neon accents, and entrance area showing interior displays.

Silk Hat Building Exterior at Night

Night view of a multi-story building with prominent 'SILK HAT' signage and Japanese characters on the facade. The ground floor features illuminated storefronts, while upper floors display large advertisements including one stating 'since 1992 to be continued'. Streetlights and pedestrians are visible in the foreground.

Arcade Game Room Interior

A row of arcade machines with glowing screens and purple lighting, set in a modern indoor space with benches along the wall.

Arcade Game Hall Interior

Interior view of an arcade hall with rows of claw machines on both sides, illuminated by LED strips. Hanging banners advertise 'Silk Hat Tokyo Grand Open' and 'We 秋茶原 1992'. Machines contain plush toys and game items. Floor is tiled gray; ceiling dark.

Dart Live 3 Interior

Interior of a dart game venue with multiple electronic dart machines lined up along the wall, each displaying colorful target screens. Seating areas with cushioned chairs and small round tables are arranged in front of the machines. The floor features branded mats reading 'DART LIVE 3'. Overhead lighting includes track lights and spotlights mounted on exposed ceiling beams.

Silk Hat Building Exterior

A tall building with large signage reading 'SILK HAT' and a red logo featuring a stylized hat. A prominent advertisement on the side reads 'We since 1992 to be continued' alongside Japanese characters. Below, another sign displays 'SILK HAT TOKYO'. The street scene includes other buildings, trees, and vehicles in the background under a clear blue sky.

Taiko no Tatsujin Arcade Game Row

A row of Taiko no Tatsujin rhythm arcade games lined up in a brightly lit indoor entertainment area. Each machine features large drum pads and colorful graphics with cartoon characters above the screen. A sign reading 'EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT' is visible on the right wall, leading to another section with musical instruments.

Arcade Game Room Interior

Interior view of an arcade or game center featuring multiple upright video game machines, including colorful fighting games and racing simulators with attached seats. Black ottomans are placed in front of each machine. A sign on the wall indicates 'GAME PRICE' with pricing details.

Grand Open Poster

A poster advertising a grand opening on November 22, 2025, featuring the Silk Hat Tokyo store in Akihabara.

Arcade Interior with Gaming Machines

The image shows the interior of an arcade or gaming center, featuring multiple arcade machines lined up in rows. The machines have vibrant screens displaying colorful graphics and are illuminated by overhead lighting. A black sofa is positioned in the foreground, providing a seating area. The floor is tiled, and there are decorative elements like striped walls. On the left side, there is a sign indicating different floors (7F to 1F), suggesting this is part of a larger building complex.

#silkhattokyo mural display

A colorful wall-mounted collage featuring Japanese cultural symbols including a red torii gate, lucky cat, crane, koi fish, dartboard, and traditional patterns. The hashtag #silkhattokyo appears multiple times on the wall. Decorative geometric shapes frame the central artwork.

Arcade Interior with Multiple Gaming Machines

The image shows the interior of an arcade or game center, featuring rows of colorful gaming machines with bright screens displaying various games. The room is well-lit with overhead lighting and has a clean, modern design. There are no visible menus or exterior signage.

Arcade Game Hall Interior

Interior view of an arcade hall with rows of running treadmills equipped with screens and neon lighting, creating a futuristic gaming environment.

Arcade Interior with Neon Lighting

Interior of an arcade featuring multiple gaming machines, including a darts game and racing simulators. The space is illuminated by vibrant purple neon lights framing the entrance. A sign above reads 'SILK HAT' with Japanese characters below. Seating areas are visible in the background.

Sound Volite X Exceed Gear Arcade Cabinet

A close-up of a sound-based arcade game cabinet featuring anime-style characters on the main screen and side panels. The machine has glowing LED rings around speakers, purple lighting accents, and a control panel with buttons at the bottom. A warning sign is visible to the right.

Silk Hat Building Exterior at Night

Night view of the Silk Hat building in Akihabara, Tokyo. The facade features large illuminated signage including 'SILK HAT TOKYO' and a banner reading 'We since 1992 to be continued'. Neon lights form diagonal patterns on the glass exterior. Pedestrians walk below; surrounding buildings display additional advertisements.

Claw Machine Exhibition Hall

Interior view of a modern arcade or exhibition space featuring multiple large, transparent claw machines arranged in rows. The machines are white with red accents and display various collectible figures inside. Overhead banners advertise 'SILK HAT TOKYO GRAND OPEN' alongside Japanese characters indicating the establishment's name. A staircase is visible on the left side leading to an upper level. The floor is tiled gray, and lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling.

Arcade Interior with Multiple Gaming Machines

The image shows the interior of an arcade or game center, featuring rows of colorful gaming machines lined up on both sides of a central aisle. The screens display vibrant graphics and titles such as 'Infinite Blast.' Overhead lighting illuminates the space, which has exposed ceiling beams and industrial-style fixtures. Chairs are placed in front of each machine for players to sit while playing games.

SEGA Grand Open Event Display

A promotional display featuring a 'GRAND OPEN' sign dated November 22, 2025, alongside floral arrangements and signage celebrating the opening of Akihabara Silk Hat in Tokyo since 1992.

Arcade Interior with Konami Machines

Interior of an arcade featuring multiple green-lit gaming machines, including a prominent Konami branded machine on the left and several others in rows. A person is standing near one of the machines. The ceiling has exposed ductwork and lighting fixtures.

Claw Machine with Headphones

A claw machine filled with boxes of wireless earbuds, labeled 'wireless opt ear buds', arranged on shelves inside the transparent glass cabinet. The background features a banner with repeated text 'CRANE GAME' and 'ENJOY!'. A single box is placed in the lower section near the claw mechanism.

Night street scene with illuminated buildings

A nighttime urban street view featuring brightly lit commercial buildings. The central building displays 'SILK HAT TOKYO' signage along with Japanese characters and a red diamond logo. Adjacent structures show additional advertisements, including one for 'ソファネット' (Sofanet) and another with large character art. Streetlights cast beams into the dark sky above an empty intersection.

Arcade Game Corner Interior

Interior view of an arcade or game center featuring multiple upright and cabinet-style video games, including colorful Japanese-themed titles with bright graphics. Black ottomans are arranged in front of the machines. Overhead lighting and metal shelving visible above. No exterior signage or storefront facade shown.

Sound Voltex Exceed Gear Arcade Cabinet

A close-up view of an arcade machine cabinet featuring the game 'Sound Voltex Exceed Gear'. The screen displays two anime-style characters with pink hair and futuristic outfits. Above the screen is a green panel with a QR code and Japanese text reading '詳しくはこちら' (Details here). Below are four large buttons labeled BT-A through BT-D, flanked by volume controls and a glowing pink button on the right side. The design includes neon blue circuitry patterns across the control surface.

Gachapon Machine with Anime Merchandise

A gachapon machine displaying anime figures, including a character in blue and white attire with wings. The machine has multiple compartments filled with boxed merchandise, featuring vibrant artwork on the packaging. A yellow coin slot is visible at the bottom left.

Claw Machine with Masks

A claw machine filled with plush masks resembling traditional Japanese theater characters, including Noh and Kabuki styles. The machine has a digital display showing coin insertion and prize count. A poster in the back advertises the masks with Japanese text.

Arcade Room Interior

Interior view of an arcade room featuring multiple upright and cabinet-style video game machines, including 'Arsenal Battle' and other colorful cabinets with glowing screens. Black stools are arranged around the machines. A white door is visible in the background, along with ceiling lights and ventilation ducts.

#silkhattokyo mural display

A colorful, pop-art style wall installation featuring Japanese cultural symbols including a Maneki-neko (beckoning cat), daruma doll, red fish, and traditional patterns. The artwork is mounted on an interior wall with geometric line designs in the background.

Arcade Room Interior

Interior view of an arcade room featuring multiple yellow and green rhythm games with glowing neon accents, including a drum game in the foreground. The space has industrial-style ceiling lighting and concrete flooring.

Dart Game Machine Interior

A modern dart game machine with a digital scoreboard and screen displaying game results. The machine is situated indoors, likely in an entertainment venue or arcade. A banner on the left reads 'EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT'. Posters and signs are visible on the walls, including one advertising a prize of ¥100.

Arcade Game Machines Interior

Interior view of an arcade or game center featuring multiple claw machines filled with colorful prizes, including anime figures and collectibles. A young girl is walking near the machines. The walls are decorated with red geometric patterns and signage reading 'ENJOY GAME' and 'SILK HAT TOKYO'. Lighting includes neon accents around the glass enclosures.

Arcade Game Room Interior

Interior view of an arcade or game center featuring multiple rows of colorful gaming machines, including Pokémon-themed cabinets and other interactive games. Black cushioned stools are placed in front of each machine. The ceiling has exposed metal beams and lighting fixtures. No signage on building exterior is visible.

#silkhattokyo wall art display

Colorful cutout collage featuring Japanese cultural symbols including a red fish, white crane, daruma doll, lucky cat, and traditional patterns. Text elements include #silkhattokyo, Akihabara, and Japanese characters on signs. No storefront or menu visible.

Silk Hat Tokyo Grand Open Poster

A poster on a blue wall advertising the grand opening of Silk Hat Tokyo, featuring red curtains framing the logo and text 'We since 1992 to be continued' with Japanese characters.

Darts Lounge Interior

Interior of a modern darts lounge featuring multiple dartboards mounted on screens, branded 'DARTSLIVE 3' on floor mats and signage. Seating includes bar stools and tables arranged in rows under track lighting. Digital displays show scores and game interfaces.

Arcade Interior with Floor Guide and Gaming Machines

Interior view of an arcade or game center showing a 'FLOOR GUIDE' sign listing games by floor (7F to B1). On the right, two men are playing rhythm-style arcade cabinets under bright LED lighting. A red-and-black partition separates areas. In the background, more gaming machines and players are visible. Overhead track lighting illuminates the space. A small standee in foreground advertises promotions.

Arcade Game Screen - Complete Result

A photo of an arcade game screen showing a 'Complete' result from a rhythm or music-based game featuring anime-style characters. The score is 9945175 with a max score of 101824. Two star-shaped character icons flank the central figure, and detailed stats like hits, misses, and combo are displayed below. A timer at the bottom shows 05:16 elapsed.

Arcade Interior with Drumming Game

Interior of an arcade or game center featuring multiple gaming machines, including a drum kit game in the foreground and several other cabinets lined up along the wall. A person is seated at the drum machine playing. The walls have red and black geometric patterns. Lighting includes overhead spotlights and neon accents on some machines.

Arcade Room Interior

A row of arcade gaming machines with glowing screens and illuminated panels, arranged in a dimly lit room with concrete flooring and ceiling vents.

Arcade Interior with Merchandise Display

Interior view of an arcade or game center featuring neon-lit gaming machines, including a prominent pink-lit area and various screens. A glass display case in the foreground holds merchandise such as cards and small items. Overhead track lighting illuminates the space, which has a modern industrial design with exposed ceiling beams.

Arcade Game Machines

A row of colorful arcade machines featuring a pink and blue design with cartoon characters on the screens and panels. Each machine has a screen displaying game graphics, control buttons, and joysticks. Black stools are placed in front of each machine. Posters above the machines feature vibrant illustrations and Japanese text.

Arcade Game Room Interior

Interior view of an arcade or game center featuring multiple claw machines arranged in rows, illuminated with red and pink neon lighting. A large candy-filled prize machine is visible on the left. Staff member wearing white uniform stands near the machines. Background includes additional gaming cabinets and signage indicating 'CRANE GAME'.

Arcade Game Machines Interior

Interior view of an arcade or game center featuring multiple upright rhythm games, including 'Sound Voltex' and 'Beatmania'. The machines are illuminated with purple and blue LED lighting. A digital display on the right shows a building exterior. A sign in Chinese characters is visible near one machine. No storefront signage or menu boards are present.

Claw Machine Interior

A close-up view of a claw machine filled with small boxes, likely containing toys or collectibles. The machine has a clear glass front and is illuminated by red lighting. The control panel features buttons and a joystick.

Arcade Game Hall Interior

A row of brightly lit claw machines lined up in an indoor arcade or game center. The machines feature pink and white designs with glowing accents, displaying plush toys and prizes inside clear glass cabinets. A person is visible in the background near another machine. The floor is tiled gray, and additional game equipment appears on the left side.

Floor Guide Sign

A vertical floor guide sign showing levels from B1 to 8F with icons and labels for various areas like crane games, rhythm games, card games, video games, and food/drink options.