Akihabara in Tokyo is one of the central districts of the city. Written in kanji as “秋葉原,” when translated directly, it means “autumn leaves hill.” However, it is renowned as the center of Japanese subculture, often referred to as the “otaku mecca.” Japan, Tokyo, Subculture Hub, Akihabara (秋葉原) Akihabara is considered a sanctuary of Japanese subculture, offering a variety of ...
Japan can be considered a paradise for subculture enthusiasts, as you can easily find stores selling products related to subcultures throughout the country. “Animate” is one such specialty store dealing with various products related to manga and animation. Operated as a franchise, Animate has numerous stores across Japan, surpassing the number of outlets of major bookstores like Kyobo in South ...
Japan can be considered a paradise for subculture enthusiasts, with many stores offering products related to subculture. “Animate” is one such specialty store dealing with various products related to manga and anime. As a franchise, it operates throughout Japan. “Animate – Largest Number of Stores in Japan” Animate is recognized as the animation and manga-related store with the most extensive ...
Japan, especially Tokyo, has seen the flourishing of “subculture.” As a result, it’s easy to find stores that specialize in products related to this subculture. Among the franchise stores that handle such products, “Mandarake” is one of them. “Mandarake,” based in Nakano, Tokyo, is one of the world’s largest manga and anime shopping malls that deals with used and rare ...
The area in front of Hongik University in Seoul is aptly nicknamed the street of youth. Known for its youthful population, it’s a trendy and culturally sensitive area where you can find people and shops expressing diverse personalities. Thanks to this, in the vicinity of Hongdae, you can discover many shops that showcase strong individuality. Even within the “AK Plaza” ...
In Japan, places embodying subcultures, often referred to as “otaku culture,” can easily be found. While Tokyo has the famous Akihabara, Osaka boasts its counterpart known as “Den Den Town.” Akihabara: Tokyo’s Subculture Haven: “Osaka, Subculture Hub, Den Den Town” Osaka’s Den Den Town bears a striking resemblance to Tokyo’s Akihabara. Both areas initially started as electronic shopping districts but ...
Akihabara resembles Yongsan in South Korea. Yongsan, too, was once renowned as an electronics market. However, while Yongsan ceased growing as a bustling district, Japan’s Akihabara evolved into the epicenter of “otaku culture” by integrating diverse subculture elements. In the Edo period, Akihabara was a town for lower-class samurais. In the 1930s, it housed a fruit market, transforming into a ...