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Strange Bicycle Cart Near Akihabara

On a walk around the streets of Akihabara, away from the electronics shops and on one of the big roads I came across this strange bicycle drawn cart. It looks like a homeless person’s mobile home, with all the possessions in the back. On each side, there was a handwritten poster with various messages. Above [...]


Best Place to Buy Keyboards in Tokyo

Here’s the best keyboard shop that I’ve found in Tokyo. It’s in Akihabara, about 5 minutes walk from the station, in a small alley. It’s called Cleverly and there are 3 separate stores. Only one of them does all keyboards, but they’re all close together, so just ask if you land in the wrong one. [...]