Anime-Themed Glasses Shop Opens In Tokyo
It’s called “Animegane” and claims to be the first anime-themed eyewear specialty store in the world.
Tokyo Brings Its Weirdest And Wildest Cars Into This Parking Garage
Read any travel guide to Tokyo and they’ll say the same thing: make a trip to Akihabara. Known as Tokyo’s “electric city,” Akihabara is quintessential Tokyo—mad, loud, and thoroughly Japanese. Here, you’ll see the neon lights, the morally questionable maid cafes, and the ever-charming otaku prowling through various…
A Tokyo Parking Garage For Geeked-Out Cars
“Itasha” are decal-covered nerdmobiles. One Tokyo garage might be the best place in Japan to spot them.
Sleep With Anime Boys At Tokyo Capsule Hotel
Just imagine. This last thing you see before falling asleep, is this dude.
Akihabara at Night. Tokyo, Japan. By Fenryl.
Tiny 'Arcade' Set Up in Tokyo Train Station
To show how digital payments work on arcade games, the folks at Taito set up a teeny, temporary game center at Akihabara Station in Tokyo.
Maid in Akihabara. Tokyo, Japan. By Rudy Promé.
Fighting Over Senpai
What do you get when you combine martial-arts style wire work, green screens, and notice-me-senpai? This, apparently.
Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Japan
So, you’re going to Japan, huh? Fantastic. You might have some questions. Hopefully, I’ll have some answers.
Akihabara. Tokyo, Japan. By Ryan Scullin.
Anime Billboard Gets Fake Boobs
Look, I'm not here to judge. People can do whatever they want with their bodies, er, billboards.
A Figure Buyer's Guide to Otaku Mecca Akihabara
So you've come to Japan and have even made your way to otaku mecca Akihabara. Since you've followed our guide, you already have all the Japanese games you could want! But that's not enough to satiate you: You want anime and game figures as well—but have no idea where to look. Don't worry. We're here to help.
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Tokyo's geek and gaming district Akihabara for allegedly robbing a maid cafe. Before committing the robbery, the suspect apparently got his photo taken with a maid.
A Look Back at Geek Fashion in Japan
Remember the 1990s? I do! While there were some very cool styles, there were some truly awful ones, too. Then, there's this: 1990s Akihbara fashion.
Ladybeard Is One Pretty Pin-Up Model and Wrestler
This is Ladybeard. Cosplayer, pin-up model, wrestler, and a heavy metal singer. Oh, and sometimes, a movie reviewer.
Did Japan Just Make Crocs Worse?
Or better? These are actually called "Akiba Sandals" and are from a Japanese pop group.
The Destruction of Tokyo's Geek District Looks Like This
One day, this will all end. All of it. Even Tokyo's geek center, Akihabara. But what will that day look like? Perhaps, something like this.
