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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 ...

Drawings and pictures from "Astro Boy" are also on display at Anime Tokyo Station. Tokyo's Akihabara district has long been well-known as the "city of anime." But in recent years, Ikebukuro in ...

Then there's Akihabara, a paradise for anime fans, with floors upon floors of collectables, figurines, and retro video games. Even if you're not planning to shop, wandering through Tokyo's themed ...

Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for ... a frequent chronicler of Tokyo’s cosplay community. “That’s exactly why so many people secretly ...