As is often the case in downtown Tokyo, Akihabara doesn’t have much empty space left, which means that it grows upward instead of outward.
Arguably more so than any other neighborhood in Tokyo, Akihabara’s atmosphere is youthful and futuristic.
10 years ago, the neighborhood was still primarily a place to quietly do your shopping for electronics or anime merchandise, then go home.
Tokyo pop culture center is a reflection of what young otaku are into, which means it never stays the same for very long.
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