The Akihabara Radio Kaikan (秋葉原ラジオ会館, Akihabara Rajio Kaikan), Akihabara Radio Hall is a commercial building in Tokyo, Japan and is one of the most well-known landmarks in the Akihabara district. The recent building was built in 2014 after the old building was demolished in 2011. The building is 46.5 m high, is ten levels from the ground floor and has two basement levels.[1][2][3] The current building primarily hosts stores selling otaku goods.[2]
The old 8-story building was built in November 1962 becoming the first high rise building in Akihabara.[4] The building became the home of electronics shops selling component and parts. After the otaku culture started to establish itself in Akihabara, shops selling otaku goods moved into Radio Kaikan.[2]
Concerns were raised in 2010 regarding the structural integrity of Radio Kaikan due to the building's age. The building was closed for demolition in August 2011 and a new building was built in its place.[2]
In popular culture
- The building plays a prominent role in the Steins;Gate franchise.
References
- ^ "Akihabara Radio Kaikan is Finally Reopening on July 20". Tokyo Otaku Mode. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d "The Face of Akihabara Has Returned! Radio Kaikan Grand Opening!". Tokyo Otaku Mode. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "ANIME NEWS: New modern Akihabara Radio Kaikan set to open doors in July". The Asahi Shimbun. 2 June 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ^ "Akihabara Radio Kaikan - Gallery". Akihabara Radio Kaikan (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
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