Takeshi Chaplin?!

Street busking is not as widespread in Japan as it is in other countries, but Akihabara is working to change this. Every Sunday, Chuo Dori - the main street - is closed to vehicular traffic and the buskers take over.



This Chaplin tribute guy does magic tricks, dancing, juggling and some comedy.



Very debonair, don't you agree?

Some famous busker alumni include:
Cirque Du Soleil, Stomp, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Beck, Dolly Parton, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Pierce Brosnan, & River Phoenix.