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Board game café "Akihabara Shukaijo" on Junk Street is running an "18th Anniversary Pickup Gacha Operation" through October 4, where customers spending 1,000 yen or more can try a gacha draw for board games and other prizes.
Suruga-ya Akihabara Game Hall will relocate to the current site of Suruga-ya Akihabara Trading Card & Board Game Hall, expanding its floor space and reopening on September 25, 2026. The current store closes on August 30, with the shop closed for relocation from August 31 to September 24.
A novelty fair themed around the game "Wuthering Waves" Ver.3.5 opens at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store from August 22 to September 6, 2026, selling merchandise for characters including Yangyang/Xuanwu and Sui Sui. Held simultaneously at AmiAmi Ikebukuro mini Fair Goods Store.
MDL Akihabara, the physical store of gaming PC brand MDL, opens at 11:00 on August 8, 2026 at 1-9-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku (Uchida Building 2F). The first 1,000 visitors receive a free gaming device: 900 MDL Aurora keyboards or 100 MDL Lumina mice.
Dolphin Wave Collaboration: Cafe Kanaloa Pop-Up in Akihabara, the first collaboration cafe for the smartphone game Dolphin Wave, runs from August 14 to August 23, 2026 at Clove Lounge Cafe &Bar Akihabara. Advance reservations opened at 12:00 on August 1.
A pop-up store for the "Palworld Official Card Game" runs at Akihabara Nomura Building 1F from August 1 to September 13, 2026, selling Booster Pack 1 "Palpagos Dawn" and related goods, with a free original keychain for purchases of ¥5,000 or more.
A "FINAL FANTASY XIV" collaboration at EXBAR TOKYO plus AKIHABARA lets visitors take photos with a roughly 160cm-tall full-scale Aetheryte monument and craft city-themed original medals, available at the shop inside Akihabara Station from July 31, 2026.
A prize-specialty shop called "Akihabara Hey2" is set to open soon next to the famous retro arcade Akihabara Hey. According to the arcade's official X account, the location is across from Kotobukiya Akihabara; the exact address and opening date are yet to be announced.
To mark the 40th anniversary of Taito's action game "Bubble Bobble" in September 2026, the "Bubble Bobble 40th Anniversary Festival in Taito Station" event will be held at participating Taito Station locations nationwide. The Akihabara venue, Taito Station Akihabara Higashi-Nishi Passage, holds its event on September 20, with a special anniversary event also taking place the same day at EXBAR TOKYO plus Akihabara.
Nakamura Asumiko 25th Anniversary Cafe in STELLAMAP Cafe will run in Tokyo from July 16 to August 23, 2026. The collaboration cafe and pop-up shop celebrate the artist's 25th debut anniversary, with different themes in the first and second halves.
"Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" held a special summer offline event, "A Summer Journey That Won't Stop Racing" in Akihabara, at Akihabara UDX 2F AKIBA SQUARE on July 12, 2026, drawing over 2,300 visitors. The event featured a real-life "Closet Gacha" and photo sessions with cosplayers.
My Sweet Piano POP-UP STORE x Munyugurumi Patio will run at AKIBA LINK inside JR Akihabara Station from July 29 to August 11, 2026. The pop-up features mascots, badges, and other goods, plus novelty bonuses for every ¥3,300 spent.
An Alice Gear Aegis POP UP CORNER celebrating the app's 8.5th anniversary will run at Kotobukiya Akihabara from July 22 to August 2, 2026. The event includes in-store sales and simultaneous online sales through the Kotobukiya Online Shop.
A Kin-iro Mosaic POP UP CORNER will run at Kotobukiya Akihabara and Osaka Nipponbashi from July 17 to July 26, 2026. The event features related goods and postcard bonuses for every ¥2,000 spent.
Science Adventure ALLSTAR Popup Tokyo Return in Shosen Book Tower will run at the 9F event space of Shosen Book Tower from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The event features new merchandise, purchase bonuses, and a mini live and autograph session lottery.
The OneXPlayer X1 Pro domestic model, a 10.95-inch 3-in-1 AI PC with detachable controllers and a magnetic keyboard, has launched in Akihabara with a store price of ¥348,000.
Ques Q's 1/7 scale Girls' Frontline Desert Eagle figure is on display at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan. It is scheduled for release in May 2027 and priced at ¥30,580.
Ques Q's 1/7 scale SWAV Original Tactical Bride Awayuki prototype is on display at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan. It is scheduled for release in May 2027 and priced at ¥34,100.
HobbySakura's 1/7 scale Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Red Hood: Retro Days painted sample is on display at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan. It is scheduled for release in February 2027.
STEINS;GATE Final Mission, the first official pop-up event after the release of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, will be held at Belle Salle Akihabara B1F on August 29-30, 2026. It features official merchandise sales, graphic displays, and a roughly 2.7-meter artificial satellite exhibit.
The painted prototype of NEONMAX's 1/7 scale Rinami Himesaki Kimi to Semi Blue Ver. figure from Gakuen Idolmaster is on display at Tokyo Figure Gallery in Akihabara. The figure is scheduled for February 2027, with preorders open until August 30, 2026 at 23:59.
The game music DJ event VGM 4 GIGS will be held at MOGRA Akihabara on July 1, 2026. The regular first-Wednesday event starts at 19:00 and costs 1,300 yen plus one drink.
A pop-up store featuring new Gakuen Idolmaster illustrations runs from June 30 to July 27, 2026 at Animate Akihabara Building 1. Pop-up vending machines (10 locations nationwide) and dedicated original-label can vending machines (about 100 locations nationwide) launch alongside it.
CELLORB, operator of the professional esports team VARREL, announced on June 30, 2026 that it has relocated its headquarters to Sotokanda 4-chome in the Akihabara area.
Gold Guardian Gun Girl 2, a new action-shooter for Famicom and compatible systems, has arrived at Kaden no Ken-chan in Akihabara. The in-store price is 8,800 yen, and the game features randomly generated dungeons.
Five Game Boy and compatible-system cartridges from Shimashima Games by manga artist Daisuke Nishijima have arrived at Kaden no Ken-chan in Akihabara. Titles include Sushinator Prologue and are priced at 7,700 yen each.
Grancypher Kitchen, the Granblue Fantasy-themed restaurant in Akihabara's Sotokanda district, marked its 5th anniversary on June 26, 2026 with anniversary menu additions and commemorative gifts.
The July 2026 issue of Weekly ASCII Akihabara Limited began free distribution on June 26 at participating electronics retailers and PC parts shops in Akihabara. It features Tokyo Xanadu: Ouka Genbu, July game releases, home electronics, and PC reviews.
Akiba Quest Walk, a free mystery-solving event visiting Akihabara PC parts shops to collect keywords, will be held on July 4, 2026. Participants who solve the puzzle can receive an event-limited original towel.
A pop-up store celebrating the release of GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok runs at AKIHABARA Gamers from June 26 to July 31, 2026, with an Akihabara jack campaign through July 12.
A launch commemorative store lottery for Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection will be held at Trader Akihabara Store No. 2 on July 11, 2026. Buyers of the standard or limited physical edition can join by showing proof of purchase.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Hyperdimension Neptunia series will run at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara from June 26 to July 20, 2026, featuring collaboration drinks and early merchandise sales.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the online-battle update for Nintendo Switch's Rose and Camellia: Lavish Edition runs from June 22 to July 5, 2026 at the Akihabara maid cafe "Akiba Nara Isekai Maid ga Okyuuji Shitatte Mondai Nai Yo ne!", featuring limited menu items, bonuses, and hands-on play.
For The Idolmaster Million Live! Theater Days 9th Anniversary in AKIHABARA event, AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store is running an advance entry ticket lottery for June 26 and 27, 2026.
A swimsuit version pop-up shop for the TV anime 2.5 Dimensional Seduction will be held at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F from July 4 to July 20, 2026, featuring related merchandise and venue bonuses.
A Vinland Saga pop-up shop celebrating one year since the manga's completion will run from July 10 to August 2, 2026 at Shosen Book Tower 6F and other Shosen locations, selling new goods using original manga artwork.
An only shop celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Familiar of Zero anime series will be held at Animate Akihabara Building 2 7F from July 11 to August 2, 2026, featuring displays, new goods, and a prize lottery.
A 15th anniversary exhibition for the STEINS;GATE TV anime will be held at AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara UDX from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring Future Gadget Laboratory-themed displays and photo spots.
BEEP Akihabara will hold a lottery sale on June 13, 2026 for a five-title PC-98 Touhou Project set priced at 2.5 million yen. Lottery tickets will be distributed at the store register until 13:00.
Trecamoor, a large trading card mall inside Laox Akihabara Main Store, will expand within the same building from July 2026, operating across B1F and 5F with about 190 tsubo of space.
DMM GAMES' idle RPG Dot Abyss celebrates its official launch with an advertising truck running in Akihabara on June 12 and 13, 2026, featuring the game's characters.
REDEE will hold a free Minecraft and Roblox programming and game creation workshop at eSports Studio AKIBA on June 27, 2026, with support from Sofmap and Intel. Advance registration is required.
ONKYO DIRECT announced Shadowverse Worlds Beyond collaboration true wireless earbuds and a wireless charger. Orders begin at 15:00 on June 12, 2026, with display and sales also at ONKYO DIRECT ANIME STORE in Akihabara.
ONKYO DIRECT begins taking orders for Street Fighter 6 collaboration wireless headphones at 15:00 on June 11, 2026. The models are also on display at ONKYO DIRECT ANIME STORE in Akihabara, where visitors can check the sound and character voices.
Sushiro's first collaboration with Zenless Zone Zero begins on June 24, 2026. Sushiro Akihabara Chuo-dori will be one of the special collaboration stores, with themed decorations running through July 12.
Summer Front, an offline event celebrating the 1.5th anniversary of Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, will be held across three Tokyo venues. The Akihabara venue takes place at Bellesalle Akihabara 1F on July 4, 2026.
Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fes, a real-world event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Weekly Famitsu, has been announced for Bellesalle Akihabara on November 7, 2026, with stage programs and limited merchandise planned.
PuyoQue Cafe 2026, a collaboration cafe for Puyo Puyo!! Quest, will run at Clove Lounge Cafe &Bar Akihabara from June 19 to July 5, 2026, featuring 13th anniversary menus, bonuses, and limited goods.
Fumoffu's Shop Showroom Akihabara temporarily closed on June 30, 2026 for relocation. AKIBA PC Hotline! reports that the new location is planned to remain in the Akihabara area, with reopening targeted around August.
IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge / IDOLiSH7 HAPPY KiTCHEN TiME runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 10 to July 7, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and random coaster order bonuses.
Senjyushi: Rhodoknight for Nintendo Switch Release Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 25 to July 20, 2026, featuring Gratte menus and 41 paid bonus trading acrylic coaster designs.
A Gratte collaboration celebrating the Nintendo Switch release of SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 25 to July 12, 2026. A special corner will also appear at Animate Akihabara Building 1 2F.
Love and Deepspace Animate Fair Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 20 to July 19, 2026, with five random coaster designs distributed as menu order bonuses.
Tokimeki Memorial x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 6 to July 5, 2026, featuring Gratte drinks, icing cookies, and paid bonus trading acrylic coasters.
Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Animate Fair x Gratte runs at Animate Akihabara Annex and other stores from June 6 to 28, 2026, featuring Gratte items and an anniversary fair.
Princess Connect! Re:Dive 8th Anniversary animate ONLY SHOP runs at Animate Akihabara Building 2, 6F from May 23 to June 7, 2026, with only shop bonuses available.
A 1st anniversary pop-up store for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army will run at Animate Akihabara Annex from June 13 to 28, 2026, featuring illustrated goods, photo spots, costume displays, and purchase bonuses.
A special event, 'Requiem's 100% Tomato Holiday,' celebrating the release of the new 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' character Requiem will be held at Akihabara Daibiru Event Space on June 6 and 7, 2026.
A Gamers collaboration campaign for the Project Sekai COLORFUL LIVE 5th - Frontier - Blu-ray runs at AKIHABARA Gamers and other stores from July 21 to July 26, 2026. The campaign includes collaboration posters, a live photo panel exhibit, comment video screenings, and an in-store lottery.
A signing event with Na-Ga celebrating the release of the PC game anemoi will be held at animate Akihabara Building 1, 7F event space on June 20, 2026. It is a lottery event for customers who receive an application serial code with eligible purchases.
The Daiyonkyokai 2nd Anniversary Fair will run at animate Akihabara and other participating animate stores from May 30 to June 21, 2026. Shoppers receive one random bonus card from two designs for every 1,100 yen including tax spent on related products.
The Idolmaster Million Live! Theater Days collaboration will run at Atre Akihabara from June 26 to July 9, 2026, featuring building decorations with 52 idols, collaboration food, purchase bonuses, and limited merchandise.
Pioneer will hold the Summer 2026 Carrozzeria New Product Experience Event at Bellesalle Akihabara 1F Hall on June 12 and 13, 2026, offering hands-on demos of Cyber Navi Limited Edition and demo cars.
The Pierrot Magical Girls popup event "Pierrot Magical Girls: I admire magical girls" runs at Bandai Namco Cross Store Atre Akihabara from May 23 to June 28, 2026, starting a five-venue tour tied to the broadcast launch of Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly.
The ENDER LILIES and ENDER MAGNOLIA POP UP SHOP runs at AKIHABARA Gamers 7F from June 6 to June 21, 2026, selling new merchandise featuring illustrations and motifs from both games.
The Pokemon Card Game tournament Mercari Toreca Cup 2026 will be held on June 28, 2026 at Bellesalle Akihabara's 1F and 2F event halls. Up to 512 players can participate, with the final tournament streamed on YouTube.
A POP UP STORE for the smartphone game Brown Dust is running at AKIBA Cultures Zone from May 23 to June 7, 2026 with newly illustrated merchandise and purchase bonuses.
Good Smile Fest 2026 Good Smile Game Exhibit, gathering Good Smile Company game titles, will run at Akiba CO Gallery from May 27 to June 14, 2026 with displays and original merchandise sales.
A signing event with Ao Kimishima celebrating the release of the game "anemoi" will be held on May 30, 2026 at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 6F. Participation is by lottery application for customers who reserve or purchase eligible products, with signatures provided on shikishi boards.
A "Stella Sora" half-anniversary commemorative only shop will be held on the 7th floor of Animate Akihabara Branch 2 from May 17 to June 1, 2026, as a limited-time shop to mark the half-anniversary.
"Gakuen Idolmaster x Atre Akihabara" will be held at Atre Akihabara 1 from May 15 to May 28, 2026. The event features new "Early Summer" themed building wraps, merchandise, special bonuses, and collaboration food.
"P30th x Atre Akihabara" will be held at the 2nd floor event space of Atre Akihabara 1 from May 1 to May 14, 2026. The event features building wraps, merchandise, prize mini-games, and in-building shop bonuses.
The permanent shop "Browndust2 SHOP" for 'Browndust2' opened in Akihabara on April 29, 2026. In addition to merchandise sales including 57 new items, a Grand Opening Fair will be held through May 31.