Surugaya Plastic Model Hall at Akihabara, Tokyo

Surugaya Plastic Model Hall

Surugaya Specialty Store Exterior

Night shot of Surugaya Specialty Store entrance with blue signage indicating floors and product categories like 'Robot', 'Gun Tam', and 'Military'. Visible posters advertise beef aging, anime figures, and other merchandise.

Surugaya Specialty Store Entrance

A vibrant storefront featuring multiple signs including 'maidreamin', '2F', and 'Surugaya Specialty Store'. The entrance is illuminated with warm lighting, showcasing a welcoming atmosphere.

Surugaya Specialty Store Entrance

Street-level view of a shop entrance with prominent signage reading 'SURUGAYA SPECIALTY STORE' and '3F'. A cylindrical blue sign displays Japanese characters and a white dog illustration. Vertical banners advertise 'my first maid' services. People walk past the storefront on a paved sidewalk.

Toy Display Case

A glass display case filled with various toy figurines and models, including motorcycles and characters. A red banner with Japanese text is visible at the bottom of the case.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf stocked with various Japanese model kits, primarily from Takara Tomy and Bandai brands. Visible items include Evangelion (Eva) models in 1/100 scale, Gundam SAK series (SAK 2, SAK 5, SAK 8), and the Allover figure. Price tags are attached to each box, showing prices like ¥2,600, ¥3,600, and ¥1,400. The top banner advertises 'Evangelion' in Japanese characters.

Aisle in an arcade or game center

The image shows a narrow corridor inside what appears to be an arcade, game center, or similar entertainment venue. On the left side, there is a brightly lit display case with various items, possibly collectibles or merchandise, labeled 'Asobex Twin'. Above this display, colorful signage and posters are visible, featuring Japanese text and illustrations of characters. Further down the aisle, more displays and signs can be seen, including one that mentions 'アーケードゲーム' (arcade games). To the right, there is an elevator with informational signage above it, displaying Japanese text and images. The walls are lined with additional advertisements and promotional materials, creating a vibrant and busy atmosphere typical of such venues.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelf display of model kits including ATM-02-DT, ATM-09-DD Burglary Dog, and ATM-09-STIC TurboSack Set with visible price tags.

Bandai Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf displaying Bandai plastic model kits, including RX-78 Gundam Mobile Suit and other mecha figures with price tags in Japanese Yen.

Toy Box Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf displaying Japanese toy model kits. The top item is a green box featuring a large monster illustration with Japanese text reading '宇宙猿人ゴリ対スペクトルマン' (Space Ape Gorilla vs Spectralman) and '地震怪獣メネチュードン' (Earthquake Monster Menchudon). Below it, another blue box shows part of the word '海底軍艦' (Submarine). Price tags are visible on the boxes.

Toy Store Interior

Interior of a toy store with shelves filled with boxed models and figures, including Gundam and anime merchandise. A person is browsing in the aisle.

Poster Wall in Building Corridor

A tiled wall displays multiple posters and advertisements, including an elevator entrance sign labeled 'INFORMATION', a 'TOYBOX' event space ad, a pink poster with Japanese text and prices like ¥500, a 'MEAT WINERY' advertisement showing food items, and a blue poster for 'SURUGAYA SPECIALTY STORE' listing floors 2F and 3F with opening hours.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelf display of Bandai model kits including Dragonar, Gundam, and other scale models with price tags in yen.

Model Display Case

Glass display case filled with various model kits and action figures, including Gundam models and other anime-style toys.

Interior of a convenience store or small shop

The image shows the interior of a narrow, well-lit shop with tiled flooring and fluorescent lighting. On the left, there are glass display cases filled with products, including what appears to be snacks or beverages. A sign on the wall reads '兩替機' (likely indicating a machine for exchanging items). In the center aisle, customers are browsing; one woman is standing near a counter, possibly at checkout. To the right, shelves stocked with colorful packaged goods line the walls. An air conditioning unit is mounted on the ceiling. The overall atmosphere suggests a typical Japanese konbini-style store.

Street Scene with Shops and Pedestrians

A busy street scene featuring multiple shop fronts, including a maid cafe restaurant, a specialty store, and burger joints. People are walking along the sidewalk, and various signs and advertisements are visible on the buildings.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a densely packed shelf in what appears to be a hobby or model shop, filled with boxed model kits and action figures. Visible brands include Bandai, Hasegawa, and others. Boxes feature Japanese text and artwork depicting robots, mecha, and characters from anime or games.

Model Kit Display

A close-up view of a model kit box featuring a detailed illustration of a tank with a cross emblem, likely representing a military vehicle from World War II era. The box is part of a larger display on a shelf, surrounded by other similar products.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf stocked with various model kits, primarily from the Dougram and TCG brands. Visible items include boxes labeled 'Dougram Model Kit Series', 'TIG H8RF CHIMA S.P.', and 'Machinist'. Price tags are attached to each box, showing prices in yen (e.g., ¥5,600, ¥4,700). The shelves are densely packed with colorful packaging featuring mechanical designs.

Toy Store Shelf Display

A shelf in a toy store displays various boxed model kits, including 'Berserker', 'Scopetdog', and 'Di-Beetle'. The boxes feature Japanese text and pricing labels, with some items marked as 'SAK' (Sakura). The shelves are neatly organized, showcasing different models with vibrant packaging.

Toy and Hobby Store Interior

Interior of a densely stocked toy and hobby store with aisles filled with boxed toys, action figures, and accessories hanging on racks. A customer browses near the entrance. Overhead lighting illuminates the space.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelf filled with boxed model kits, including Iron Foot and Mavellik series, with price tags visible.

Tokusatsu Monster Box Set

A close-up photo of a Japanese toy box set featuring tokusatsu characters and monsters, including a large fish-like creature and a humanoid figure in red and yellow armor. The packaging has green background with bold red and white text. A price tag shows ¥4,800.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf stocked with various model kits, primarily from Takara Tomy and Bandai brands. Visible items include SAK 7, GAI 9, PROM 5, WINCAGE, FALCOM X-200, DRAGONAR-1, and GEWEI models. Price tags are affixed to each box, showing prices in yen (e.g., ¥4,000, ¥3,800). Some boxes feature promotional stickers or discount labels. The setting appears to be an indoor toy store aisle.

Toy Store Interior Shelf

Shelves filled with boxed model kits and toys, including Gundam and other mecha models, arranged in rows on multiple levels within a retail store.

Toy Model Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf stocked with boxed model kits, including Gundam and other mecha figures. Price tags are visible on each item, showing prices in yen (e.g., ¥2,300, ¥3,300). The shelves are densely packed with colorful boxes featuring Japanese text and illustrations of robots or vehicles.

Model Kit Store Interior

Shelves filled with boxed model kits, including tanks and aircraft. An orange sign in Japanese advertises special promotions.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf stocked with model kits, including Dragon and Airfix brands featuring tanks like the Tiger I and KF51 Pantser, along with aircraft models such as the F-167 and F-35B Viper.

Toy Store Interior

Shelves filled with boxed toys and models, including Gundam figures and other collectibles.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf stocked with numerous boxed model kits, primarily from the brand MiniArt. The boxes are arranged in neat rows, featuring various military themes including tanks, aircraft, and vehicles from different eras such as WWII and WWI. Visible product names include 'Crew Riders', 'Repair Crew', '3 TON CRANE', 'Hessian Barges', and 'Water Pump Set'. Price tags like ¥1,100 are visible on some items. No shop signage or exterior facade is present.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelf filled with boxed model kits, including Valkyrie, LAX, and other mecha figures from brands like Bandai and Tamiya.

Model Kit Display

A collection of model kits and toys displayed in a shopping cart, including Valkyrie, Gundam, and other Japanese anime-themed products.

Gashapon Store Interior

A narrow aisle in a shop filled with rows of gashapon (capsule toy) machines on both sides. A person wearing a beige coat and light pants stands near the right side, looking down at something in their hands. The floor is dark gray with white markings or debris scattered along the center path. In the background, through an open doorway, another person can be seen outside near a bicycle. Overhead lighting includes track lights and fluorescent tubes.

Toy Store Interior

A well-lit toy store aisle filled with shelves of boxed model kits, primarily Gundam and other mecha figures. Blue checkered floor, hanging price tags, and organized product displays.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A well-stocked shelf in a toy store displaying various model kits, primarily from Bandai's Hobby Japan line. Visible brands include Armored Core, Gundam (VF-25, VF-19S), and Valkyrie. Boxes are stacked neatly with Japanese text and product codes visible.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelf display of model kits including Bandai Wave ATM-09-ST ScopedoG Battling Set and Round Facer Hang Glider Equipment Type, priced at ¥8,000 and ¥4,600 respectively.

Interior of a shop with display cases and customers

The image shows the interior of a shop or store, likely a pharmacy or medical supply store, featuring rows of glass display cases on both sides filled with various products. In the center, several people are seated at tables, possibly waiting or browsing. The lighting is bright, and the floor is tiled.

Urban Street Scene with Buildings and Vehicles

The image shows a busy urban street scene featuring several multi-story buildings with various storefronts and signage. A black car is driving on the road in the foreground, while pedestrians can be seen walking along the sidewalk. The buildings display numerous signs, including one that reads 'MEAT MINERY' and another with Japanese characters. There are also advertisements and banners visible on the facades of the buildings.

Toy Store Shelf Display

A close-up view of a shelf in a toy store, showcasing various model kits and action figures. The visible items include a 'Pointer' Ultraseven figure, a 'Keeper & White Rhino Set', and other collectibles. Price tags are attached to the products, indicating their costs.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Stacks of model kits on shelves in a store, including Dougram and Desert Gunner series from Takara Tomy.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelf display of Tamiya model kits, including M1A1 Abrams tanks and StuG III Ausf. F8 vehicles, with price tags visible in yen.

Toy Store Interior

Interior view of a toy store with rows of claw machines and shelves filled with boxed toys, including Takara Tomy products like Pokémon figures. Customers browse the aisles.

Model Kit Display Shelf

A close-up view of a retail shelf displaying various model airplane kits from Hobby It and other brands. Visible items include the FIAT G.50 Finnish Air Force, Spitfire Mk VIII R.A.A.F., F4U-7 Corsair French Navy, Nakajima Ki-43 II Type Fighter 'Flying No.248 Squadron', and Mitsubishi G3M2/G3M3 Nine-Type Land Attack Bomber. Price tags are attached to several boxes.

Surugaya Akihabara Plastic Model Shop Signage

A vertical digital display board outside a store, showing images of plastic model robots and text indicating the shop name 'SURUGAYA AKIHABARA PLASTIC MODEL SHOP' with operating hours from 9:00 to 22:00. The sign also mentions '2F·3F プラモデル' (Plastic Models on 2nd and 3rd floors) and lists items like Gundam, Diabrot, and others in Japanese.

Bandai Spirits Hobby Shop Interior

Shelves filled with Bandai Spirits model kits, including Gundam and other mecha figures. Visible items include 1/144 scale models like 'Doragon' (Dragon) and 'Gundam'. Price tags show ¥1,000 to ¥2,500 range. Store signage includes Japanese text indicating product categories.

Toy Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelf display of Bandai Spirits model kits, including Gundam and Mazinger Z boxes with Japanese price tags.

Toy Store Interior Aisle

A brightly lit aisle in a toy store, lined with shelves packed with boxed toys and games. Blue checkered flooring leads down the center path between aisles of merchandise.

Surugaya Specialty Store Elevator Doors

Blue elevator doors with Surugaya Specialty Store logo and floor indicators for 2F (Plastic Models, Gundam, Robots) and 3F (Plastic Models, Military Vehicles).

Model Kit Store Interior

Shelves filled with model kits, including tanks and vehicles, in a well-lit store aisle.

Gundam Model Kit Display

Shelf display of MG (Master Grade) model kits, including RGM-79GS GM Command Space and GM Sniper II in Clear Color variants.

Gashapon Machine Shop Interior

Interior view of a shop featuring multiple gashapon (capsule toy) machines arranged in rows. Above the machines, glass display cases showcase various collectible figures and toys. A large plush figure is mounted on the wall above the left side. The floor has a checkered pattern with white markings.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelves filled with colorful model kits, including Gundam and other anime-themed products, arranged neatly in rows.

Staircase and Door Signage

A staircase with blue signs indicating floors (2F, 3F) and items like 'Plastic Model', 'Gundam', 'Robot', 'Frame Arms', 'Side', 'Premium Bandai'. A door on the right has similar signage with arrows pointing to different levels. The bottom step reads 'Surugaya Specialty Store'.

Model Kit Display Shelf

Shelves filled with boxed model kits, including Gundam and other mecha figures. Visible brands include Bandai and Tamiya. Shelves are stocked with various sizes of models, some labeled '1/60 Expansion Unit' or 'Armored Armor V2'. A sign on the wall reads '禁止行為' (Prohibited Action).

Stationery and Craft Supplies Display

A well-lit retail display featuring an array of stationery and craft supplies, including rolls of tape in various colors (yellow, blue), scissors, rulers, and other small tools neatly arranged on hanging racks.

Model Kit Store Interior

Shelves filled with model kits, including military and vehicle models. A sign in Japanese advertises a new military model section.

Model Kit Collection Display

A blue plastic storage bin filled with various model kit boxes, primarily Dragon brand military and vehicle models. Visible items include SU-23-4V SHILKA, T-54/55 tanks, and other historical vehicles. Boxes are arranged neatly in rows within the container.