Gameboy Mod Workshop at Akihabara, Tokyo

Chiyoda City · Boutique · ¥¥

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Hands-on modding workshop

Tucked away in Akihabara's Wakita Building, the Gameboy Mod Workshop by Mod Tokyo offers a hands-on adventure into retro gaming. Participants gather in a classroom-like setting surrounded by tools and console parts, ready to build and customize their own Game Boy or Game Boy Advance. With options like IPS backlit screens and bespoke buttons, the workshop brings both nostalgia and innovation together.

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When to go

Weekdays

Book weeks ahead; slots fill fast.

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