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Nakano Broadway

Speaking of Nakano, Broadway

Welcome to Maetel
A statue of Maetel at the entrance of Nakano Broadway. It feels a little small, but it’s a size close to the actual size and has a considerable impact. It has a fascinating aura and a strong presence.

Maetel’s cosplay costumes, wigs, and false eyelashes are on sale at the Mandarake Cosplay Hall in the museum. I wonder if I can become Maetel.

Reunited with heroes and heroines at the Toy Museum

There are many robots and monsters reminiscent of the good old Showa era, and it is nostalgic. That character that I loved when I was a kid. The crush and longing do not change no matter how many times.

A clerk who looks like a museum director. He gave a lecture on anime and toys that symbolize the times, from Norakuro to Jujutsu Kaisen.
Tin work that was popular in the 1960s and 70s. Skilled skill is required, there are many dangerous processes, and there are few craftsmen. There is a fragility that seems to disappear.

There are many treasures on Nakano Broadway. Masterpiece anime cels such as Studio Ghibli and Dragon Ball are on sale. Manuscripts of City Hunter are on display. US toys such as Gremlin, ET, Snoopy. There are as many items as there are stars collected from all over the world.

If you are a maniac, you can do treasure hunting. Even for those who don’t, it’s a famous store. If you chat with the clerk, you may open a new door.

Luxury used watch Patek Philippe 20 million yen Opposite the bookstore

Nakano Broadway is also a mecca for luxury watches. There are now more than 10 stores displaying everything from antiques to the latest shortages.

Watches are the items that tickle collectors’ hearts. It has enthusiastic fans all over the world. It’s kind of convincing that watchmakers gather on Nakano Broadway, which is full of collector’s shops.

Rolex’s official boutiques have a high threshold. Feel free to window shop at Nakano Broadway. It’s a nice session unique to this place.

Opposite the military shop, there is a record shop where Kraftwerk ornaments are hung. Some subculture art is gloomy, while others are stylish contemporary art.

The individuality is mixed and there is a feeling of a different world, but they can coexist. I wonder if this is what Nakano is like.

Mr. Nakano The serious watchmaker “Kameyoshi” of the watch shop used for the glass illustration is on the 3rd floor.

Is the snack a tarantula? A caramelized wasp?

Insect food recommended by the United Nations. Is it a regular meal on Nakano Broadway, which is too far ahead of the times? There is such an insect food vending machine here.
Toy capsules scattered all over the place and 1000 yen gacha that Matsuzaka beef may hit. The hall is full of exciting gimmicks. You can’t miss it anywhere.

10,000 yen for laptops Specifications that can be used at work
Is a personal computer so cheap? Even though it has a one-year warranty? “Junk World” is a used computer shop that makes you feel too humble. Tell us your request and they will find the best one for you. Being so kind that you can think that a man who is strong in mecha is wonderful.

The latest digital devices are high performance and wonderful. But it’s a feature I don’t need now. Then how about a second-hand item from Nakano Broadway? “Janpara” Macs and “Sofmap Re Collection” smartphones are all things that can still be used. Second-hand goods are ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Udon 250 yen Can it be so cheap?
Udon noodles with a delicious iriko soup stock and crispy tempura. At a price that you can’t think of in Tokyo, thank you for your cospa. Daily Chico, famous for its soft serve ice cream, is also attractive for udon and soba noodles. Takeout is even better, with udon noodles for 50 yen and soup stock for 100 yen. The service is perfect for the times.

Both light meals that fill your stomach and solid meals. Napolitan, curry, dim sum and kebab. An international lineup that suppresses tradition and fashion. Diversity is also here.

You can also buy Ouchi rice. Abalone that moves flutteringly, Oyama Tori that seems to be elastic. There are many fresh food specialty stores, a supermarket, and locals are also affordable and taiko. It is Nakano Broadway that enriches your eating habits.

Rent is in the 200,000 yen range I wonder if I can live someday …

Nakano Broadway has residential floors on the 5th to 10th floors. A luxury condominium where former Governor Qingdao and Kenji Sawada once lived. The spacious roof garden with a pool makes it a luxurious place. A very popular property with few vacancies.

If you want to do business, start from the 100,000 yen level for 10 square meters. I wish I could start with one store and expand like Mandarake. The day may come when you can live in a luxury condominium on the residential floor.
There is a real estate agent in Nakano Broadway, where you can introduce the store properties.

Broadway where you can get everything so that you can complete your life in the hall. Opened in 1966 as a commercial housing complex. At that time, it was a luxury existence like Roppongi Hills.
It has become a “sacred place for otaku and subcultures” with the passage of time, but it has always been a dream home.

For time travel, check the business hours

Nakano Broadway is so confused with old and new that you can even feel the distortion of space-time. Business hours are exactly there. Watchmakers usually start at 11:00 am, enthusiast shops start at noon, and regular holidays are also available depending on the shop.
Even if the store you’re looking for isn’t open, you’ll probably find something because it wasn’t open.
Nakano Broadway is such a place.