Electronic Component Shops in Akihabara
Added 2024-01-03 07:00:01 +0000 UTCDuring my visit to the Tokyo Festival Of Modular, I also toured electronic component shops in Akihabara, Tokyo.
Akihabara is well-known for its shops related to anime, games, and a wide array of electronic components.
While it's easy to purchase electronic components online, the unique underground vibe of Akihabara's parts shops holds a special charm.
Here are the stores I visited:
- Akizuki Denshi
This is the most famous electronic component shop in Japan. It stocks a wide variety of parts used in synthesizers, including items like the 3340 chip. - Sengoku Densho
An entire floor dedicated to guitar parts, offering items like pickup coils, variable resistors, and a diverse range of knobs. - Denki no Ken-chan (Ken-chan's Electronics)
Here, you can find niche PCB ASSY made by individuals.
They have several boards using Yamaha's FM sound source IC.
I bought a small Arduino UNO R4-compatible board here.
Comments
The stores look lovely! Unfortunately here in Italy there aren't a lot left :(
Stefa168
2024-08-09 08:26:46 +0000 UTCIt is somewhat more expensive, but since it is sold on amazon in Japan, you may be able to use a proxy service. https://www.amazon.co.jp/FLINT-ProMicro-R4/dp/B0CFHFFTJ6
HAGIWO
2024-03-16 14:55:04 +0000 UTCWhere can I purchase the FLINT ProMicro R4 for shipment to Canada? The sellers listed on their page ship only in Japan. Or, should I use a proxy service?
Donald
2024-03-15 15:37:35 +0000 UTCMan I wish we had this in New Zealand, just crappy consumer level shops or Aliexpress lol
Stephen Holder
2024-01-03 20:29:54 +0000 UTCThank you so much for your articles about the synth- and electronic-shops in Japan. I will travel to Japan in March and April (coming from Germany) and will visit all your recommendations :)
Thorsten
2024-01-03 12:13:31 +0000 UTC
