Akihabara (Page 9)
A little-known milky paradise awaits those who know where to look at this busy station in the capital.
Tough love from Akihabara-based matchmaking service reflects the changing nature of anime fandom.
Whether you’re after Boruto spectacles or glasses from Maho Girls Pretty Cure!, this new store has a huge selection of anime styles to choose from.
The pretty beast turned heads everywhere as she trotted through the streets of the anime and manga loving neighbourhood.
Looks like nothing we’d ever have imagined, tastes like something we could only have dreamed of.
We try mini tarts with melting centres from Japan’s most popular cheese tart specialty bakery.
Dramatic scenes were captured on film today as specialist teams and truckloads of equipment were sent to the busy station in Tokyo.
Two kinds of beef, and a surprising amount of veggies, are keeping Tokyo’s otaku and businesspeople full.
The story of the Akihabara stationmaster is bringing tears to the eyes of commuters around the country.
Not satisfied with dominating only Japan’s cow cravings, Yoshinoya adds karaage to its menu in Akihabara.
Once again, to feel the true thrill of the gamble of a New Year’s fukubukuro (lucky bag) Mr. Sato doubles down and grabs a bag of junk… or is it?
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