Silk Hat Akihabara Set to Grand Open on November 22, 2025!

Exciting New Gaming Center: Silk Hat Akihabara

On November 22, 2025, Matahari Entertainment Corporation is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Silk Hat Akihabara, a massive gaming center situated just a three-minute walk from the Electric Town exit of Akihabara Station. This vibrant district is renowned for its pop culture and attracts numerous visitors, making it the perfect location for this venture.

The history of the site dates back to 1992 when it first opened as "High-Tech Land Sega Shintoku". Over the past 33 years, it has been a cherished spot for many gaming enthusiasts. This time, under the theme "WE♡Akihabara since 1992 to be continued", Silk Hat Akihabara aims to blend nostalgia with modern gaming, creating a fun and inviting environment for all ages.

A Nine-Floor Gaming Paradise

Silk Hat Akihabara spans an impressive 512 tsubo of total space across nine floors, from the basement to the eighth floor. Each level offers a diverse range of gaming genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone—from claw machines to music games, card games, video games, and darts.

Floor Breakdown:

- B1F: Video games, featuring the groundbreaking Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Infinite Boost with a total of 58 machines, making it one of the largest in Japan. Live streaming setups will be available.

- 1F & 2F: Dedicated to claw machines, including plush toys and merchandise of popular Japanese characters, this area is an eye-catcher for any visitor. It’s a delightful space just to explore and admire.

- 3F & 4F: A paradise for action figure collectors! This level boasts a variety of figures from both new releases and classic series, including exclusive items.

Photo spots will be set up on the 2nd and 3rd floors, allowing guests to take pictures with their favorite merchandise.

- 5F: Card games galore! Specific titles include Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base, Oreca Battle 2, and Pokémon Frenzy, among others.

- 6F: Dive into the rhythm with music games that include Taiko no Tatsujin and CHUNITHM.

- 7F: Another music section with beatmania IIDX and SOUND VOLTEX, featuring several units for enthusiasts.

- 8F: This floor features BEMANI STUDIO alongside darts and a special retail area offering various character and gaming merchandise, supporting experiences like Drink & Play events.

Grand Opening Celebrations

Join the excitement with unique events to commemorate the grand opening:
1. Novelty Campaign: Download the claw machine app "Prize ON" and register Silk Hat Akihabara as your favorite store to receive a limited-edition original shopper if you are among the first 300 guests!

2. Associated Campaign: With 12 other Silk Hat venues, additional opportunities to win prizes through instant wins on the app will be available, with high-stakes items such as Dyson vacuum cleaners and official gaming earphones from BPL TEAM SILK HAT.

Exclusive Limited-Edition Merchandise

Silk Hat Special Model:
Get ready for the launch of a limited-edition "Lovely Rose Bear," a super ultra big plush toy set to hit the shelves in December.

Store Information

- Store Name: Silk Hat Akihabara
- Address: 1-10-9 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
- Access: Just three minutes on foot from the Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara Station.
- Business Hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to Midnight.
- Official Website: Silk Hat Akihabara
- Official X: SILKHAT_Akiba