“Look mom! a pet shop is over there. I wanna see puppies.”

“OK, let’s go to the pet shop… uh… WHAT? it is a … HOTEL???……”

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Well… it is a real hotel - Capsule Inn Akihabara.

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So, what is a Capsule Hotel?

A Capsule hotel is a unique style of accommodation in Japan, inspired by the pursuit of efficiency of space and functional comfort, originating from the adaptive, creative spirit of the Japanese mind.

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Check this link to read about the facilities; each room “has blinds to be drawn for complete privacy. In the capsule unit, amenities like a TV, radio, alarm clock and adjustable lighting are provided. You can control all these devices in a sleeping position, as if you were in a cockpit of an aircraft, or spacecraft.”

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The Capsule Unit Room Rates:

Standard Room Rate (Capsule Unit) for men or women:
4,000 Yen (33.9 USD) per night

Free amenities include shavers, a Yukata-like robe, 2 tooth brushes and 2 towels, a hair dryer is available on each floor, and there is a TV in each capsule unit which shows Local and Satellite channels.

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This is a quite inexpensive rate to stay in Akihabara Japan, but I wonder if I could sleep well in that capsule room. However, when you are planning to visit Akihabara Japan, don’t forget to experience such a special hotel night.