Overview
This time we explore Akihabara, Japan's cutting-edge pop culture hub. It's an international shopping district packed to the brim with video games, anime-related merchandise and electronics. As we walk around, we learn about the town's history as a freight terminal. We also discover how local electronics retailers shaped and evolved with consumer trends in the latter 20th century, including the home appliance boom, the ham radio craze and the rise of PCs. Lastly, we get a taste of maid cafe culture.
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2 - 1Omori - A Taste of the Sea February 12, 2023 -
2 - 2Kanda - A Historic Town with Heart March 22, 2023 -
2 - 3Oji - Charmed by Foxes and Cherry Blossoms April 19, 2023 -
2 - 4Shimbashi - A Junction of Old & New May 03, 2023 -
2 - 5Takanawa - The Gateway to Tokyo May 24, 2023 -
2 - 6Chofu - The City of Cinema and Water May 31, 2023 -
2 - 7Ikebukuro - A Town with an Artistic Soul June 21, 2023 -
2 - 8Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures July 05, 2023 -
2 - 9Asakusa - A Tour of Summer Traditions July 19, 2023 -
2 - 10Fukagawa - Criss-crossed by Canals August 02, 2023 -
2 - 11Tokyo Skytree and the Waterways of Edo August 16, 2023 -
2 - 12Denenchofu - An Upscale Garden Suburb September 06, 2023 -
2 - 13Kabutocho - An Evolving Financial Hub September 20, 2023 -
2 - 14Azabu - A Tale of Slopes and Embassies October 04, 2023 -
2 - 15Nishi-Shinjuku - The Skyscraper Story October 18, 2023 -
2 - 16Hachioji - The City of Mulberry and Silk November 01, 2023 -
2 - 17Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland November 15, 2023 -
2 - 18Hibiya - A Bustling Center of Social Activity November 29, 2023 -
2 - 19Ginza - A Treasure Trove of Architecture December 13, 2023 -
2 - 20Nerima - The City of Agriculture and Animation December 27, 2023