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Nakano Broadway otaku guide

A 1960s shopping arcade turned collector's labyrinth. Floors 2 to 4 hold dozens of tiny specialist shops, many of them Mandarake branches with a single focus each.

Nearest station: JR Nakano, north exit. Best for: Vintage toys, rare figures, manga and doujinshi.

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Floor guide

Many of the best shops are on upper floors. Here is what is on each level.

Mandarake Nakano

Nakano Broadway 3 floors mapped

Over 25 small Mandarake branches spread across the building, each with its own specialty.

Figures, Doujinshi, Retro games, Trading cards

Tip: Most shops open around noon, so come after lunch.

  1. 2FMandarake main, manga and doujinshi
  2. 3FVintage toys, sofubi, cards and retro games
  3. 4FFigures, cel art and rare collectibles

Nakano retro game stalls

Nakano Broadway 1 floors mapped

Independent stalls selling boxed Famicom games, Game & Watch and vintage Pokémon goods.

Retro games, Gachapon

  1. 3FRetro game dealers and gachapon corner

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Walking route

Nakano Broadway floor by floor

3 hours · 0.6 km

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