Top 5 Things to Do in Akihabara, Tokyo

A must-see for nerdy sightseers of all stripes, the Akihabara area of Tokyo gets its name from a Japanese god said to control fire, but perhaps it would have made more sense to find a god of electricity! The establishment of Akihabara Station sparked the growth of a large market in the late 1800s, and after World War II, Akihabara’s sellers went from offering fresh produce to black-market goods, eventually leading to an explosion in household appliances. Since then, the Akihabara crowd has expanded to include all kinds of “otaku,” and modern-day shoppers still flock to Akihabara to buy electronics both used and new, plus video games, anime and manga merchandise, cosplay materials, hobby goods, and a variety of other niche products. All kinds of hangout spaces have also popped up to let those with nerdy interests mix and mingle, including unique cafes and arcades that read high into the sky. And of course, there is still a touch of Japanese tradition to be found in this unique Tokyo neighborhood! <a href="https://japankuru.medium.com/top-5-things-to-do-in-akihabara-tokyo-2a02b4450cf0">Read More</a>