I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss.

Accessible via Shinjuku Staton Technology, comics, anime and fandom of all sorts is celebrated in Akihabara. Its neighborhood streets look a lot like the rest of Tokyo's most popular neighborhoods ...

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For all its focus on the newest anime and latest electronics, Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood also has a lot of local history. Sadly, a tasty piece of that history is disappearing, with the news that ...

In 2024, over 70 cruise ships arrived at the Port of Tokyo, and many passengers enjoyed a stay in Tokyo. The Port of Tokyo is ...

Akihabara, or Akihabara Electric Town, is one of Tokyo's most iconic districts, often referred to as the ultimate anime and electronics mecca. The place is particularly famous for its well-lit ...

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Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.