Akihabara Culture

Tokyo’s Hidden Barrier:The Urban Legend of the Yamanote Line and the Spirit of Taira no Masakado

Tokyo is often described as a hyper-modern megacity, but beneath its railways and office towers lies a deep layer of myt...
Travel & OtakuTips

【Tokyo Station ver.】Japan Travel Mistakes: Why Many Overseas Travelers Regret Visiting

Most visitors don’t realize how confusing Tokyo Station really is.Tokyo Station is often the first place overseas travel...
Akihabara Culture

Japan Travel Mistakes: Why Many Overseas Travelers Regret Visiting Akihabara

Many overseas visitors regret Akihabara after overpaying for anime goods and collectibles. Learn common mistakes and how locals avoid them.
Travel & OtakuTips

USD/JPY 180? 200? Estimating the Yen’s Downside After Japan’s Election

Japan’s general election may accelerate yen weakness. Using explicit numbers and capital flow assumptions, this article estimates how far USD/JPY could realistically rise—and why markets may front-run the move.
Travel & OtakuTips

Japan’s General Election and the Yen’s Decline|Why a Weak Yen Could Create a New “Otaku Golden Age”

Japan’s recent election confirmed market tolerance for a weak yen. This article explains how post-election currency dynamics are quietly boosting Japan’s otaku economy.
Akihabara Culture

Every Anime Set in Akihabara: The Complete Guide to Japan’s Most Iconic Otaku District

A complete archive of anime that feature Akihabara—from full settings to brief scenes. TV series, movies, OVAs, and hidden references explained.
Akihabara Culture

Akihabara Events in February 2026: Anime Collabs, VTuber Campaigns, Pop-Ups, and Cafes

Planning a February 2026 trip to Akihabara? Here’s a primary-source-based guide to anime pop-ups, VTuber campaigns, collab cafes, store fairs, and limited-time freebies—organized by venue and date.
Travel & OtakuTips

The Creator Reality Check: Money, Space, Sleep, and the Quiet Burnout

The hidden truth behind creator dreams: costs pile up, rooms split in two, sleep disappears—and “self-investment” sellers move in. A reality check without killing the dream.
Anime & Games

Pokémon Card Lottery Fraud: Multi-Account Resale Arrests

Two men were arrested after allegedly abusing Pokémon Center Online lottery sales with multi-accounts. How resale fraud works—and why it keeps repeating.
Akihabara Culture

Why Akihabara Became the World’s Strongest Fandom City: 30 Years of Tokyo Otaku History

A deep Akihabara history guide (1990–2019): Tokyo’s electronics town became Japan’s global otaku hub—anime, games, PCs, maid cafés, idols, and key incidents.