2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN

2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN is a commercial facility located under the elevated railway tracks of the Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines between Akihabara Station and Okachimachi Station in Tokyo, operated by JR East Urban Development Corporation (a JR East Group company). It opened on December 10, 2010, on the north side of Kuramae-bashi-dori. The name encodes its location and concept: "2k540" refers to the distance of 2,540 meters from Tokyo Station along the JR Tohoku Main Line, "AKI-OKA" indicates the midpoint between Akihabara and Okachimachi, and "ARTISAN" is French for "craftsman." The area has long been home to many artisans, and the facility was conceived to leverage this "monozukuri" (making things) heritage by hosting stores run by artisan-like creators, offering a concept distinct from conventional commercial facilities. The first phase opened with 32 stores, mainly ateliers and workshops, along with cafes. Beyond viewing and purchasing, visitors can participate in workshops to experience making things firsthand. A second phase added 20 more stores on the north side on September 29, 2011. The facility is organized into categories such as jewelry/accessories, interior goods, leather products, fashion, and cafe/restaurant. It is accessible within a 5-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station, a 3-minute walk from JR Okachimachi Station, and a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Suehirocho Station. As part of the broader under-track development between Akihabara and Okachimachi, JR East Urban Development also opened CHABARA AKI-OKA MARCHE on July 5, 2013, near Akihabara Station on the north side of the guard, themed on "Japanese food." Its name combines "CHABARA" (a coined word from the former Kanda vegetable market's nickname "Yacchaba" and "Akihabara") and "MARCHE" (French for "market"). A third facility, B-1 Grand Prix Shokudo, opened on July 10, 2015, north of CHABARA, as Tokyo's first permanent B-1 Grand Prix certified restaurant, using trailers and kitchen cars; it closed on October 30, 2016. 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN remains the flagship of this under-track development, promoting artisan crafts and hands-on experiences in the heart of Tokyo.

2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN opened on December 10, 2010, under the elevated railway tracks of the Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines between Akihabara Station and Okachimachi Station in Tokyo, on the north side of Kuramae-bashi-dori. It is operated by JR East Urban Development Corporation, a JR East Group company. The name was chosen to reflect its location and concept: "2k540" denotes the distance of 2,540 meters from Tokyo Station along the JR Tohoku Main Line, "AKI-OKA" indicates the midpoint between Akihabara and Okachimachi, and "ARTISAN" is French for "craftsman." The surrounding area has long been home to many artisans, and the facility was designed to leverage this "monozukuri" (making things) heritage by hosting stores run by artisan-like creators, offering a concept distinct from conventional commercial facilities. The first phase opened with 32 stores, mainly ateliers and workshops, along with cafes. Beyond viewing and purchasing, visitors can participate in workshops to experience making things firsthand. On September 29, 2011, a second phase added 20 more stores on the north side. The facility is organized into categories such as jewelry/accessories, interior goods, leather products, fashion, and cafe/restaurant. As part of the broader under-track development between Akihabara and Okachimachi, JR East Urban Development opened CHABARA AKI-OKA MARCHE on July 5, 2013, near Akihabara Station on the north side of the guard, themed on "Japanese food." Its name combines "CHABARA" (a coined word from the former Kanda vegetable market's nickname "Yacchaba" and "Akihabara") and "MARCHE" (French for "market"). The key tenant, "Nihon Hyakkaten Shokuhinkan," offers selected foods from across Japan. A third facility, B-1 Grand Prix Shokudo, opened on July 10, 2015, north of CHABARA on a former parking lot, as Tokyo's first permanent B-1 Grand Prix certified restaurant, using trailers and kitchen cars; it closed on October 30, 2016. 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN remains the flagship of this under-track development, promoting artisan crafts and hands-on experiences in the heart of Tokyo.

• 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN opens under the elevated tracks between Akihabara and Okachimachi stations.

• Second phase opens with 20 additional stores on the north side.

• CHABARA AKI-OKA MARCHE opens near Akihabara Station, themed on Japanese food.

• B-1 Grand Prix Shokudo opens north of CHABARA as Tokyo's first permanent B-1 Grand Prix certified restaurant.

• B-1 Grand Prix Shokudo closes.

A craft and artisan-themed commercial facility under elevated railway tracks, offering a hands-on "monozukuri" experience distinct from conventional shopping centers.

• Jewelry and accessories

• Interior goods

• Leather products

• Fashion items

• Cafe and restaurant services

• Craft workshops and experiences

1. 12k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN official websitejrtk.jp
2. 22k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN - Wikipedia (Japanese)ja.wikipedia.org
3. 32k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN - Wikidatawikidata.org