SURUGA-YA Akihabara Ekimae at Akihabara, Tokyo

SURUGA-YA Akihabara Ekimae

Anime and DVD Store Front

A brightly lit storefront at night featuring large blue signage with Japanese and English text advertising anime, DVDs, and online services. The shop displays shelves of merchandise including games, manga, and collectibles visible through glass windows.

Sukugaya Specialty Store Exterior

A street-level view of a Japanese specialty store facade featuring large blue signage with white kanji and English text reading 'IDOL/DOJIN' and 'SUKUGAYA SPECIALTY STORE'. The storefront displays shelves filled with merchandise, including figurines and collectibles. A person stands near the entrance holding a bag.

Anime/Idol Goods Storefront in Japan

A street-level view of a multi-story building with visible shop signage on the facade. The main sign reads 'ANIME/IDOL GOODS DOJIN ITEM' and includes Japanese characters. Additional signs include 'LIBERTY', 'AKB', and other vertical banners. Pedestrians walk by, bicycles are parked nearby, and the sky is clear blue.

Anime/Idol/Dojin Storefront

A blue storefront with signage reading 'ANIME/IDOL/DOJIN' and Japanese text, displaying anime merchandise, games, and DVDs on shelves outside. Cardboard boxes are stacked near the entrance.

Surugaya Specialty Store Entrance

A street-level view of the Surugaya specialty store entrance, featuring prominent signage with 'GOODS DOJIN ITEM' and Japanese characters indicating anime merchandise. Two rows of white vending machines display various products near the glass doors. A pedestrian walks past on the left side.

Anime Store Exterior in Japan

A street-level view of a multi-story building housing an anime and idol merchandise store. The storefront features large glass windows displaying various products, with prominent signage reading 'ANIME/IDOL/DOJO' and Japanese characters including '圧倒的品揃え'. Above the entrance, additional banners advertise items like 'レア物' (rare items) and feature anime character imagery. To the left, part of another shop is visible with orange awning and posters. Sunlight creates glare on the right side of the frame.

Surugaya Specialty Store Exterior

A street-level view of the Surugaya Specialty Store (秋葉原駅前店) in Japan, featuring prominent blue signage with Japanese and English text advertising 'Special Price' items. The storefront displays various products including electronics accessories, posters, and promotional materials. Several customers are seen browsing outside on a sunny day.

Under Armour Storefront at Night

Night view of an Under Armour store entrance with illuminated signage and large digital display showing Project Rock advertisement. Crowds walking on sidewalk in front.

Anime/Idol/Dojin Storefront at Night

A nighttime street view of a shop with 'ANIME/IDOL/DOJIN' signage on the building facade. The store has blue awnings and displays merchandise outside, including boxes and items stacked near the entrance. A person is bending down near the display area.

Anime/Idol Goods Store Exterior

Low-angle shot of a building facade featuring vertical and horizontal signage. A blue sign reads 'Sakura River' with Japanese characters and mentions 'Specialty Shop'. Below, a large white banner advertises 'ANIME/IDOL GOODS DOJIN ITEM', indicating merchandise sales. The architecture includes modern paneling and glass windows.

Anime Shop Front in Japan

A blue storefront with Japanese signage advertising anime and manga products, including a 'Surugaya Specialty Store' sign. The entrance is open, revealing shelves stocked with merchandise inside.

Anime Merchandise Display

Shelves filled with boxed anime figures and collectibles, including characters in colorful packaging. A glass door is visible on the left side of the frame.

Toy Store Interior

A narrow aisle in a toy store with shelves packed with boxed toys, figurines, and games. Large cardboard boxes are stacked on the left side near the entrance. A security camera is mounted on the ceiling. The floor is covered with dark tiles.

Sony PS One Console with Accessories

A white Sony PlayStation One console is shown in its original packaging, accompanied by two controllers and various cables. The console features the iconic PlayStation logo and 'PS one' branding.

Anime Figure Display Shelf

A glass-enclosed shelf in a store displays various anime action figures and merchandise, including characters with distinct outfits and accessories. Price tags are visible on the items.

Anime and Manga Store Interior

Shelves filled with colorful manga volumes, including titles like 'Pretty Cure' and various other anime-related publications. Signs above shelves indicate safety checks and high-value item warnings.

Doujinshi Store Interior

Interior shot of a store shelf displaying various doujinshi (fan fiction) magazines and books. Shelves are stocked with colorful covers featuring anime-style characters, some labeled 'Large size doujinshi' and others marked as 'Compact'. A red mascot figure sits on the bottom shelf.

Interior of a store with tax-free signage

The image shows the interior of a shop, likely an anime or hobby store, featuring shelves stocked with various products. A large plastic sheet hangs from the ceiling, partially obscuring the view. There is a sign indicating 'TAX FREE' in English and Korean characters. The store has multiple levels connected by stairs, and there are posters and displays visible throughout.

Lovely! Sunshine! Super Premium Figure Box

A pink product box featuring a character from the game 'Love Live! School Idol Project', specifically the figure of Kuroko Dia with her signature sailor-style outfit and yellow striped socks. The packaging includes logos for SEGA, SPM (Super Premium Model), and Japanese text identifying the character as 'Kuroko Dia' and 'Aozora Jumping Heart'. Musical notes and hearts decorate the background.

Game Arcade Display

A photo of an indoor arcade game setup featuring a monitor displaying 'BEST RECORDS' with scores, two controllers on a red checkered tablecloth, and a banner above reading 'ゲーム試遊機' (Game Trial Machine) with Japanese text below. Shelves in the background hold boxed games and merchandise.

Hatsune Miku and Yoshi Plushies

A plush toy of Hatsune Miku with blue twin-tails hair, smiling face, and red shoes is positioned behind a large green Yoshi plush. Both are placed on top of cardboard boxes in what appears to be an indoor setting.

Nintendo Game Console Display

Shelf display featuring Nintendo 64 consoles and accessories, including a black N64 console with controller, GameCube system, and promotional materials.

Anime Store Street Scene

A street view showing the exterior of an anime store with visible signage reading 'ANIME/IDOL/DOOM' and Japanese text below. A green gumball machine stands near the entrance, while posters featuring anime characters adorn the wall. People walk past on the sidewalk.

Nintendo Switch Boxes

Multiple Nintendo Switch game console boxes are stacked on a shelf, featuring the Joy-Con controllers in blue and orange colors.

Interior of a convenience store or supermarket

The image shows the interior of a well-lit retail space, likely a convenience store or supermarket. Shelves are stocked with various products including snacks and beverages. Several customers are browsing items on the shelves. A coffee machine is visible in the foreground along with promotional signage.

Anime Figure Display Shelf

A brightly lit indoor display shelf showcasing a variety of anime and game character figurines, likely in a Japanese store or convention booth. The figures are arranged on tiered platforms with colorful price tags and promotional signs featuring Japanese text. Background banners advertise '初配信' (first broadcast/streaming) and feature character portraits. Visible items include action figures in dynamic poses, some wearing costumes like maid outfits or school uniforms. Price tags range from ¥4364 to ¥17000. Promotional materials mention 'GOOD SMILE COMPANY' and other brand names. No physical storefront entrance is visible; this appears to be an interior merchandise section.

Anime Merchandise Store Interior

A crowded indoor shop filled with anime merchandise, including figurines, boxes, and accessories displayed on shelves and racks. A sign above reads 'Marine Life! Series Related Goods 2F Please.'

Toy Store Interior

Interior of a toy store with shelves filled with various products, including toys and games. The space is well-lit with fluorescent lighting.

Game CD Store Interior

A well-lit store aisle filled with shelves of game CDs and anime DVDs. Blue signage above the shelves reads 'ゲーム CD' (Game CD) in Japanese, along with promotional text about secure purchasing and high value. A large poster featuring a character is displayed on top of one shelf. Shelves are densely packed with colorful spines of media cases.

Anime and Game Store Interior

Interior view of a Japanese anime and game store, featuring shelves stocked with CDs/DVDs, figurines, and merchandise. A blue plastic bin labeled 'ALL100円' (all items 100 yen) is in the center aisle. Hanging signs display promotional offers like '24% OFF'. The store has bright lighting and organized displays.

Cute Merchandise Display

A densely packed retail display shelf filled with plush toys, keychains, and accessories featuring cartoon characters like Rilakkuma and Sanrio figures. Items are hung on wire racks and arranged in bins below.

Anime Figure Display Case

A glass display case in a shop showcasing various anime and manga merchandise, including action figures from 'Super SONICO', 'Meijiro McQueen', and other characters like 'Kamen Rider' and 'Ammonia'. The items are neatly arranged with price tags visible.

Video Game Collection Display

A collection of six video game cases arranged in two rows, each with price tags and Japanese text indicating new condition.

Lovely Live Premium Figure Display

A pink box featuring an anime-style character from the 'School Idol Project' series, specifically NICO-ZECCHIA, is displayed on a metal shelf in what appears to be a store or shop. The packaging includes Japanese text and branding for SEGA and Bandai. A partial view of another product box with Chinese characters is visible to the left.

Gacha Machine Store Interior

Interior view of a shop selling gacha machines and plush toys. Visible items include two gacha machines with 'BANDAI' branding, metal shelving units filled with white plastic baskets containing merchandise, and posters advertising anime products like 'Ani Blu-ray'. A person is browsing on the right side.

Game Store Interior Stairwell

Interior view of a game store showing stairs leading down to B1 floor. Signs indicate new and used games, second-hand games, game magazines, music, and hardware sales. Shelves display game cartridges and posters advertise Nintendo and Microsoft products.

Bis-Mirrorphone

A group of anime-style characters posed in an urban, graffiti-covered setting with neon lighting and a microphone graphic overlay.

Diecast Car Collection Display

A glass display case filled with various diecast car models, including green and black sports cars on the top shelf, boxed models below, and miniature buildings in the background.

NEC PC Engine Duo-R Box

A close-up photo of the NEC PC Engine Duo-R box, featuring a black background with red and blue text. The box displays an image of the console and controller. In the background, there are shelves with various products, including what appears to be video game cartridges.

hololive Merchandise Display

A display of hololive acrylic figures and keychains with price tags, including a 10,000 yen tag and a 38,000 yen tag.

Anime Figure Display Shelf

A shelf in a store displays several anime figure boxes, including Watanabe You and Tsurumaki Kokoro figures from the Love Live! franchise. Price tags are visible on each item.

Anime Store Street View

A busy street scene with multiple shops, including an anime store with visible signage and merchandise displays.

PS3 Game Cases

Two PS3 game cases displayed side by side. Left case features an anime-style girl with pink Japanese text and 'Happyen' logo. Right case shows Kamen Rider characters on motorcycles with 'Kamen Rider Battlride War' title.

Adult Video Store Interior

Interior shot of an adult video store with shelves filled with VHS tapes and DVDs. Promotional posters on the left advertise titles like 'GALBIA IDLE' and 'ROMA'. A staff member stands near the right side, wearing a mask and uniform.

Aisle in a store

The image shows an aisle in a store, likely a toy or gift shop. The shelves on both sides are stocked with various products, including toys and possibly other merchandise. A stack of shopping baskets is visible in the center of the aisle. The floor has a checkered pattern.

Anime Merchandise Display

Interior shot of a store selling anime merchandise, featuring hanging towels with characters from 'Aikatsu' and 'Oshi no Ko', shelves stocked with various products, and customers browsing.

Star Wars Collection Display

A close-up view of a retail shelf filled with Star Wars themed media products, including boxed sets and individual discs.

Bookstore Interior Aisle

A narrow aisle in a bookstore or stationery shop, lined with shelves packed with manga and books. Many items are wrapped in clear plastic bags with white price tags hanging from them. The floor is tiled in gray and white squares. In the background, there is a blue storage unit and a trash bin.

Staircase with Posters and Storage Units

A staircase with wooden steps and blue trim, flanked by white walls adorned with various posters and signs. One poster advertises adult magazines and games, another promotes anime CDs, and a third warns about private security patrols. Blue plastic storage units are placed near the wall.

Figure Merchandise Display

A shelf display in a store featuring collectible figures, including a 'Tsuchida Yoshiko' figure from 'Lovelive! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie Over the Rainbow'. A price tag of ¥800 is visible on the product box. Adjacent items include other merchandise and promotional signage.

Anime Merchandise Store Interior

Shelves filled with packaged anime merchandise including keychains, figures, and accessories. Hanging displays show character-themed items. Baskets contain stationery and small goods.

Anime-themed street scene in Japan

A busy urban street lined with multi-story buildings featuring large anime and game advertisements. People walk under umbrellas on a wet pavement, suggesting rain. Visible signs include 'GAMERS', 'Cardcaptor Sakura', and various Japanese text banners. No specific menus or shop fronts are clearly identifiable.

Nintendo Switch Lite Display

Four Nintendo Switch Lite consoles displayed in retail packaging, featuring teal, yellow, gray, and red color variants with matching screen backgrounds. Background shows blurred store interior with shelves and signage.

Plushie Character

A plush toy with purple hair and yellow accessories, featuring a round face with closed eyes and rosy cheeks.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: The Last Crusaders Special Event Poster

A promotional poster featuring characters from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, including Jotaro Kujo and others in dynamic poses. The text 'JOJO THE LAST CRUSADERS' is prominently displayed with a date of October 24, 2016.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Japan Edition)

The image shows the physical game case for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch, featuring Japanese cover art and back panel with feature highlights.

Anime Merchandise Display

A hand holding a packaged set of anime keychains featuring characters from 'Fate/Grand Order'. The packaging includes colorful circular designs and character portraits with Japanese labels. Background shows shelves stocked with similar merchandise in a store setting.

Capsule Station Display

A display case at Capsule Station featuring the Blenddream Canbadge Collection by Miyu Miyasaka, showcasing various character badges and a secret badge.

Blast Wind Game Case

A sealed copy of the Sega Genesis game 'Blast Wind' by Tecno Soft, featuring a dynamic cover art with Japanese and English text.

Merchandise Store Interior

The image shows the interior of a shop filled with various merchandise, including plush toys, keychains, and other collectibles displayed on shelves and racks.

Doujin CD Shelf Display

A retail shelf display featuring numerous anime and manga-related CDs, including doujin CDs as indicated by the signage above. The shelves are neatly organized with colorful covers visible.