Posted by Ed | Last updated Nov 12, 2017 | Architecture and interiors, Jobs, Technology | 8 |
These tiny specialty shops can be found all over the place in Japan. Passing by, you can’t help wonder what it’s like to sit on an uncomfortable little stool in a workspace that can be as small as 2 square meters. There is an entire arcade full of these shops in Tokyo’s Akihabara. Go out the Akihabara Electric Town exit, and the arcade starts on the right hand side.
Editor’s note: this post was originally published in February 2008 and has been updated.
Long-time resident in Japan (since 1993) but originally from Canada. Has written guidebook chapters, magazine articles, tons of blog entries and even a book about less-known aspects of Japan. In his free time, he loves photography, cycling, and exploring interesting and obscure places around the Kansai area.
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This is really an amazing snap .I like the way he has maintained hos shop!
looks really cool. have a nice shop
Very interesting. Not sure I understand where the customer stands. Seems like there’s a bench full of merchandise in front of the counter.
😀 nice shop its full shop
Exceptional post however , I was wondering if you could write a litte more on this topic?
I’d be very thankful if you could elaborate a little bit further. Thanks!
I was just shopping in this area last weekend. M – the customer stands were the photographer was standing. It is an aisle where they can go from shop to shop. The owners are very helpful, if they don’t have something in their stock they’ll point you to the vendor that does.
Great shop, we don’t have these in the Netherlands.
Wat to some products for my Bussness