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 ...

Like almost everywhere I visited in Japan, I loved the place. The atmosphere in Akihabara Electric Town ... to grab some cool new Pokémon cards for my collection and bolster my retro game shelves ...

The Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara, Japan announced its upcoming closure in a statement this morning. “There are no words to express my gratitude for all the support you have shown us thus far.” ...

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.