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Multi-levelled buildings of anime and electronics in Akihabara |
Akihabara is a popular neighbourhood in Tokyo for gamers, hi-tech gadget fanatics and the otaku. The word ‘otaku’ describes an extremely introverted person who prefers geeking out at home in his/her anime fandom or gaming consoles. While Akihabara depicts a bustling city of rich modern Japanese culture, travellers must also learn to become wary. I know this because I did something incredibly embarrassing... eek!