Akihabara: Why Otaku are Fleeing Tokyo’s Geektropolis

Akihabara is Japan’s geek epicenter. Or is it? Some say that, as geek culture changes, the former otaku paradise is losing its luster.

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By Jay Allen

Akihabara is famous worldwide as Japan’s capitol of anime and electronics. But is the popular tourist destination and local hangout losing its edge? There are indications that, as tourism booms and…