I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss.
Akihabara, or Akihabara Electric Town, is one of Tokyo's most iconic districts, often referred to as the ultimate anime and electronics mecca. The place is particularly famous for its well-lit, neon ...
Anime fans have long gathered in Tokyo’s Akihabara district in pursuit of subculture opulence. “I think the area’s greatest appeal is how much anime is thrown in your face there — the ...
Kato told police at the time of his arrest: "I came to Akihabara to kill people ... his intention to carry out a mass murder. The Tokyo District Court which sentenced him in 2011 said his brutal ...
He was convicted of murdering seven people by driving into them or stabbing them in a random attack in Tokyo’s Akihabara district in 2008. Yoshihisa Furukawa was justice minister at the time of ...
Tamashii Nation 2024 opens to the public tomorrow in Akihabara, Tokyo. It’s spread across three locations; UDX, Bellesalle and the Tamashii Nations Store. Entrance is free.