
It's back again this year! Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba, which is held every autumn, will be held over two days from October 11th (Sat) to October 12th (Sun)!
The Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA), a non-profit organization, will be holding the "Akihabara Lively Square 2025" (hereinafter referred to as "Nigiwai Square") for two days from October 11th (Sat) to October 12th (Sun) at UDX Savonius Square and the SEEK BASE under the elevated tracks.
Overview of "Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba 2025"
■Schedule
Saturday, October 11, 2025 13:00-17:00
Sunday, October 12th, 11:00-17:00
■Venue
Akihabara UDX 1st floor Savonius Plaza (4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku)
■Organizer
Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA), a non-profit organization
■Sponsor
Chiyoda Ward
■ Cooperation
Akihabara area businesses, organizations, and participating stores
Admission fee: Free (advance reservations required for some experiences, admission may be limited during peak hours)
■ Purpose
It promotes Akihabara's subculture and cutting-edge technology, and promotes the revitalization of local businesses.
■Purpose
Promoting the charm of Akihabara's unique subculture both domestically and internationally
Guiding visitors to stores and promoting sales
Revitalizing local businesses and creating a continuous lively atmosphere
Providing a new tourism experience that combines the real and virtual worlds
Main measures
【high tech】
1. Fibreon exhibit and operation experience
2. EV Tuk-Tuk Ride Experience
【virtual】
1. Virtual Bustling Plaza/Virtual At Home Cafe
2. Play with VTubers in Akihabara!
3. xR Cast
4. Akihabara V-Chua
[Subculture]
1. Electronics Workshop
2. AKIHABARA CARD SHOP
[Free mini tour]
・Introducing the exhibitors at Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba!
[ Raffle]
– Raffle tickets will be distributed to visitors and held at the lottery venue set up at Seek Base.
・Receive coupons that can be used at participating stores
・Lottery venue store (lottery location): AkibaRobolaboMeetup
Homepage: https://robolabo.tokyo/
For more information, please visit: https://www.akibanigiwai2025.com/
【high tech】
1. Fibreon exhibit and operation experience (exhibition space)
2. EV Tuk-Tuk Ride Experience (Tuk-Tuk Space)
【virtual】
1. Virtual Lively Plaza/Virtual At Home Cafe (event space)
2. Play with VTubers in Akihabara! (Event Space)
3. xR Cast (event space)
4. Akihabara V-Chuar (event space)
[Subculture]
1. Electronics Workshop (Corporate Booth A)
2. AKIHABARA CARD SHOP (Corporate Booth B)
Free Mini Tour
A nationally certified guide-interpreter introduces the exhibitors at Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba!
■Tour Overview
Date: Saturday, October 11th, 14:00~/16:00~
Sunday, October 12th 12:00~ / 14:00~ / 16:00~
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Meeting and Disbanding: Akihabara UDX Savonius Square Akihabara Nigiwai Square Venue Reception
Participation fee: Free
Capacity: Up to 10 people per session
Route: Savonius Square → Seek Base → JR Akihabara Electric Town Exit → Parts Street (historical explanation) → (commonly known as) Maid Street → Participating stores → Savonius Square
*The only store you can enter on the tour is the lottery venue at Seek Base.
To apply, please click here → https://forms.gle/YwZGbK9raaj5Vqq76
Lottery
For those who visit Akihabara Nigiwai Hiroba 2025!
A chance to win coupons that can be used at participating stores at the lottery venue inside the Akihabara SEEKBASE ARM store
You can receive your lottery ticket at the general reception desk.
For more information, please visit: https://www.akibanigiwai2025.com/
[Outline of the Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association, a non-profit organization]
The Association provides the following activities to domestic and international tourists and businesses visiting Akihabara.
(1) Activities to promote urban development
(2) Activities to promote tourism
(3) Activities to promote academic, cultural, artistic or sports fields
(4) International Cooperation Activities
(5) Activities to promote science and technology
(6) Activities aimed at revitalizing economic activity
(7) Activities of liaison, advice, or assistance regarding the management or activities of organizations that carry out the activities listed in the preceding paragraphs.
・Established: September 14, 2007
・Location: 5F MINTRON Akihabara Building, 2-13-5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
・Representative: Chairman Tomio Izumi