The Hidden Layer of Akihabara When most people hear “Akihabara,” they think of blinking neon signs, endless rows of electronics, and walls adorned with anime characters. Known worldwide as Tokyo’s Electric Town and the heart of otaku culture, Akihabara appears at first glance to be a hyper-modern, tech-obsessed district. But beneath the circuits, LED displays, … Continue reading Akiba Shrines: Between Circuits and Silence — The Hidden Spiritual Layer of Tokyo’s Electric Town