Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland

Dive in Tokyo Season 2 Episode 17

Overview:
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.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : -

Release Date : 2023-11-15

Duration : 28 menit

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