Akihabara at a Crossroads In 2024, Japan recorded its highest number of inbound visitors on record, with approximately 37 million foreign tourists entering the country and total spending exceeding ¥8.1 trillion. Tokyo’s major districts filled up again, and Akihabara was no exception. Along Chuo Dori, overseas travelers, office workers in suits, and everyday shoppers now share the same streets. … Continue reading Is Akihabara Past Its Prime? Inside the now Shift of Japan’s Otaku Capital