Anime, gaming, trading cards, and Kawaii culture are among the things many visitors hope to experience in Japan.
Yet with so many shops and so much information to navigate, it can be difficult to know where to go or how to get started.
With an English-speaking local guide by your side, we help you discover the right places and make the most of each experience. Try gachapon, crane games, and purikura for yourself — not simply as a spectator, but as part of the experience.
Explore Yokohama's local hobby scene, from specialty trading card stores and anime merchandise shops to figure stores and game arcades. Rather than following the usual sightseeing route, this walking tour takes you through areas where local hobby enthusiasts shop and spend their time.
The tour concludes at Pokémon Center Yokohama, where you can create your own Pokémon medal as a unique souvenir of your time in Japan.