Dive in Tokyo - Season 2 Episode 17 Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland
This time we explore Akihabara, Japan's cutting-edge pop culture hub. It's an international shopping district packed to the brim with video games, anime-related merchandise and electronics. As we walk around, we learn about the town's history as a freight terminal. We also discover how local electronics retailers shaped and evolved with consumer trends in the latter 20th century, including the home appliance boom, the ham radio craze and the rise of PCs. Lastly, we get a taste of maid cafe culture.
First Air Date: Jun 08, 2022
Last Air date: Jan 08, 2025
Season: 4 Season
Episode: 48 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0.00 users
Popularity: 5.736
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : japanese cuisine, japanese culture
Episode
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Kanda - A Historic Town with Heart
Oji - Charmed by Foxes and Cherry Blossoms
Shimbashi - A Junction of Old & New
Takanawa - The Gateway to Tokyo
Chofu - The City of Cinema and Water
Ikebukuro - A Town with an Artistic Soul
Shin-Okubo - A Rich Tapestry of Cultures
Asakusa - A Tour of Summer Traditions
Fukagawa - Criss-crossed by Canals
Tokyo Skytree and the Waterways of Edo
Denenchofu - An Upscale Garden Suburb
Kabutocho - An Evolving Financial Hub
Azabu - A Tale of Slopes and Embassies
Nishi-Shinjuku - The Skyscraper Story
Hachioji - The City of Mulberry and Silk
Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland
Hibiya - A Bustling Center of Social Activity
Ginza - A Treasure Trove of Architecture
Nerima - The City of Agriculture and Animation