About Akiba.Sp
Akiba.Sp is an independent English-language media focused on Akihabara and Japan’s otaku culture.
Our goal is simple: to explain what Akihabara actually is today — beyond stereotypes, trends, and surface-level guides.
We cover shopping, culture, events, and real-world experiences with an emphasis on accuracy, context, and on-the-ground detail.
Our Editorial Approach
Akiba.Sp is not a blog translated into English.
It is an editorial project built specifically for international readers.
Our articles prioritize:
- Firsthand observations from Tokyo
- Clear explanations for non-Japanese audiences
- Practical information that reflects real conditions, not assumptions
- Cultural context over hype or promotion
We aim to be useful, readable, and trustworthy — whether you are planning a visit or simply trying to understand Akihabara culture more deeply.
Our Relationship with Akihabara.site
- Our Japanese-language editorial partner, Akihabara.site
- Our source of on-the-ground reporting in Tokyo
Akihabara.site is a long-running Japanese-language media project that documents Akihabara from a local perspective.
Akiba.Sp works in close editorial connection with this project, using its firsthand reporting and local insights as a foundation.
Rather than direct translation, content for Akiba.Sp is carefully restructured and localized to match the expectations of English-speaking readers.
Editor-in-Chief
Kumao
Editor-in-Chief, Akiba.Sp
Writer and web strategist focused on Japanese subculture.
With over 7 years of blogging experience and more than 15 years of firsthand exploration in Akihabara, Kumao oversees the editorial direction of Akiba.Sp.
Through real, on-the-ground experience, he shares practical and cultural insights into Akihabara, anime, games, and otaku life in Japan — focusing on how the culture actually functions in daily reality.
Akiba.Sp is created for readers who want to understand Akihabara beyond surface-level tourism and promotional narratives.
Who We Are
Akiba.Sp is run by a small editorial team based in Japan.
We focus on research, writing, and curation — not influencer-style promotion or sponsored hype.
Individual authors may be credited on articles, but Akiba.Sp operates primarily as an editorial publication rather than a personal blog.
Contact
If you have questions, corrections, or business inquiries, please visit our Contact page.