Nakano Broadway
Nakano Broadway
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  • unkaleong
    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia181 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pertama complex on steroids for pre loved toys and luxury items
    Pertama complex on Steroids for pre owned watches. If you have a specific model that you can't get from the AD or resellers, you may just be able to get it here. Watches aside, was disappointed with the choices of pre owned G1 Transformer toys though. All in all, a fun place to visit
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 1 November 2023
  • Michael Petlicke
    Shelby Township, Michigan84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Decent mall, but not really a tourist attraction.
    Decent mall, but not really a tourist attraction. I saw a number of places say this was a manga/anime mall and that tourists should check out, but in all honestly it was kind of just a regular mall with a decent number of manga/anime shops. The manga/anime stuff wasn't even in the same area for the most part and while the mall did try to lean into the theme a little with manga photo spots and a manga themed map, at the end of the day, it is just a mall. No maid cafes or arcades or adds for upcoming animes like you would see in Akihabar or Ikeburkuro. Unless you have already done both, I recommend that two locations for anime fans instead.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 April 2024
  • Evan P
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved the Mandarake diecast cars Shop in Nakano Broadway
    The Mandarake deicast cara store on the 2F is stocked way better than TamTam Hobby, that we checked out the day before. I dunno what happened to TamTam. There’s a decent tempura only small diner right on the 2F, but cash only place
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 July 2024
  • allearschat
    Melbourne, Australia105 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nakano Broadway - Tokyo geek out time
    What a great place to walk around looking at a mix of new and vintage toys and memorabilia. Prices ranged from reasonable to not so. Shop operators were accomodating and obliging as requests came through. Enjoyed the few hours wandering, there was plenty of food/drinks and more re replenish your energy. Overall great, would recommend - only downside was many shops were not open (maybe don’t open) and it was 2pm.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 27 July 2024
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chprecisionhk
Hong Kong, China45 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Nakano Broadway is very close to the train station, and there are many shops on the way to Nakano Broadway; restaurants, beauty/drug stores...etc. If you get hungry, there are many small restaurants around the area, just down the street
Not many tourists on weekdays, but still fun.

Nakano Broadway has three floors, mainly selling toys or some old things. There are many different options for you to spend about 2-3 hours shopping. In addition, there are many watch shops there (especially Rolex). I think Rolex's pricing is reasonable and it's new. It’s best to go to a larger store where there are many options. If the exchange rate is low, it is better to go to Japan to buy. The price after tax is almost the same as buying it in Hong Kong, or even several thousand more expensive. The service in the watch shop is very good and some staff can speak Cantonese.
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Written 12 September 2023
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RichardSS18
London, UK72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
We lived in this area for a year in 1979 and really it has hardly changed. The wonderful china and pottery shop is still there as well as a lot of the eateries. One new addition is a pet shop for dogs and cats. It has also become a mecca for anime stores on the upper floors. There is a veritable maze of small streets branching off the Broadway, all of them worth exploring for intriguing small restaurants.
Written 26 March 2023
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Michael Petlicke
Shelby Township, MI84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Decent mall, but not really a tourist attraction. I saw a number of places say this was a manga/anime mall and that tourists should check out, but in all honestly it was kind of just a regular mall with a decent number of manga/anime shops. The manga/anime stuff wasn't even in the same area for the most part and while the mall did try to lean into the theme a little with manga photo spots and a manga themed map, at the end of the day, it is just a mall. No maid cafes or arcades or adds for upcoming animes like you would see in Akihabar or Ikeburkuro. Unless you have already done both, I recommend that two locations for anime fans instead.
Written 9 April 2024
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unkaleong
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia181 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Solo
Pertama complex on Steroids for pre owned watches. If you have a specific model that you can't get from the AD or resellers, you may just be able to get it here. Watches aside, was disappointed with the choices of pre owned G1 Transformer toys though. All in all, a fun place to visit

Written 1 November 2023
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Evan P
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
The Mandarake deicast cara store on the 2F is stocked way better than TamTam Hobby, that we checked out the day before. I dunno what happened to TamTam. There’s a decent tempura only small diner right on the 2F, but cash only place
Written 9 July 2024
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Heng How N
Singapore, Singapore7,638 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Friends
The place is famous on the animation, cosplay, comic and video/camera.
You can see many shops selling comic books, cosplay accessories, video, camera and the accessories.
Written 23 June 2019
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VKLiew
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia400 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2014 • Couples
the reason i would explore this area is the Mandarake shop at 2nd floor of Nakano Broadway building where the only place in Tokyo you could find a comprehensive collections of Transformers toys from G1 to the current ones, new or used.

besides that there are plenty more of other Japanese toys too.

a must visit for toy lovers.
Written 21 July 2014
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Ryan Ang
Singapore341 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Solo
This is geek heaven! Fans of all toys retro, vintage, modern and odd ball will find this place very interesting. Collectors may find rare items here! I know I did!

This place is like a walk through Japanese pop culture history. Come see yourselves!
Written 1 July 2019
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Avianfluman
Sydney, Australia116 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
Been to akihabara and liked what you see? Then you have to visit Nakano Broadway. Old style shopping mall with a couple of floors dedicated to all your otaku needs. Prices seemed a tiny bit cheaper than akihabara but like there you must shop around and compare to save. One particular item I got varied by 3000 yen between shops. Definitely not as touristy and crowded as akihabara but also not as big. Surrounding area also has a multitude of places to eat drink and shop. Also super close to the station and easy to get there. Don't forget not much opens early in the morning so don't head out early expecting all shops to be open.
Written 13 April 2018
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tw2310
Doncaster, UK59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2014 • Solo
Akihabara is top of the list for any anime / manga fan but Nakano Broadway is a hidden, lesser known gem. The centre is quite like you'd see in many market towns around the UK, lots of independent or lower cost shops rather than big shiny chain stores. It has more of a "local" feel to it. There's plenty of fruit / veg, & general goods stores on the lower floors. As you go up to the various higher levels though there's loads of stores dedicated to collectables. Mandarake in particular have a heavy presence here but there's a large number of small independent stores. Some of them are absolutely jam packed with goods, to the point where you can barely turn around as you go down some of the aisles. You often have to back out of an aisle to let someone get past you.
As well as manga / anime collectables i found this a much better place than Akihabara to seek out classic collectables from my western childhood (vintage Star wars, Ghostbusters, Gremlins toys etc) There were plenty of shows / toys i'd forgotten even existed!
It's well worth putting aside a good amount of time to explore this place properly, especially if you're looking for a particular item or just want to seek out the best bargains.
Written 22 December 2014
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