Indie game bullet-hell series Touhou Project debuted in 1996. Creator Zun developed the first and next four games for…

The hit book and TV series Densha Otoko (Train Man) is getting a Hollywood adaptation.

If you know anything about me, it’s that I love Japanese curry. At a party at last week’s Tokyo Game Show, a friend…

Akihabara Alley. Tokyo, Japan. By Karol Rogozinski.

As Kotaku previously reported, Tokyo has changed in surprising ways over the past decade. But let’s see how Akihabara…

So, you’re going to Japan, huh? Fantastic. You might have some questions. Hopefully, I’ll have some answers.

You can blow a lot of money in Akihabara, the Tokyo district that houses the world’s densest cluster of nerd-related…

It’s called “Animegane” and claims to be the first anime-themed eyewear specialty store in the world.

“Itasha” are decal-covered nerdmobiles. One Tokyo garage might be the best place in Japan to spot them.

Just imagine. This last thing you see before falling asleep, is this dude.

Morning in Akihabara. Tokyo, Japan. By Derek Bulner.

Akihabara at Night. Tokyo, Japan. By Fenryl.

To show how digital payments work on arcade games, the folks at Taito set up a teeny, temporary game center at…

Say Cheese. Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan. By Karl Raso.

Akihabara Reflection. Tokyo, Japan. By Marcin Strzyżewski.

Maid in Akihabara. Tokyo, Japan. By Rudy Promé.

What do you get when you combine martial-arts style wire work, green screens, and notice-me-senpai? This, apparently.

Akihabara. Tokyo, Japan. By Ryan Scullin.

Look, I'm not here to judge. People can do whatever they want with their bodies, er, billboards.

So you've come to Japan and have even made your way to otaku mecca Akihabara. Since you've followed our guide, you…