Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland

Season 2Episode 1730 minNov 15, 2023
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.

Akihabara - A Tech and Pop Culture Wonderland has aired on Nov 15, 2023
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