Akihabara, the nucleus of Japan's electronics world, has in recent years undergone a facelift to cater to a new geek subculture: otaku. The neighborhood has expanded its seeming endless supply of ...

See Akihabara for free with a new hybrid tour – or do it all online. Get a bike ride around the neighbourhood with VR visits to major sights, or go online for a full virtual tour.

The newly-built Akiba Culture Zone is a 7-floor building. It's the geek district's newest landmark, a mere four minute walk from the station. What wonders await inside?

Akiba's Trip 2 has actual stores and restaurants from Akihabara for players to visit. You can grab a plate of curry at Go! Go! Curry or sing your heart out in a karaoke box in Adores.

A rather pathetic and greasy looking goofus with downcast, shame-filled eyes explains the exciting world of the Akihabara maid cafe scene. It's filled with priceless, completely unfathomable ...

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