Ikebukuro
Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood was the place to be for some of the hottest characters this Halloween.
Hidden gem in Ikebukuro sells unique flavours of nikuman you’d never find in a convenience store.
From costumes to makeup, hair, props, and poses, these cosplayers know how to bring characters to life.
Japanese anime characters rub shoulders with some surprising faces in Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood.
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