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Love and Curses in Nishi-Shinjuku|The Urban Legends Behind Tokyo’s Famous “LOVE” Sculpture

Is Tokyo’s LOVE sculpture a symbol of romance—or something darker? We explore love stories, cursed legends, and the real history behind Nishi-Shinjuku’s iconic landmark.
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...
Akihabara Culture

Tokyo’s Most “Moe” Week: Why Kanda Matsuri + Atre Akihabara Hits Different

How Kanda Matsuri and VTuber culture coexist in Akihabara—what the Hololive collaboration reveals about modern Japanese devotion.