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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…

Akihabara Card Shop Puts Stinky Visitors on Notice

A collectible card shop in Japan recently warned its patrons that if they can't control their smell, they'll likely be asked to…

Female Sushi Chef in Japan Endures Twitter Pile-On

Twitter users swarm a female sushi chef and her business after she's featured in an article calling out sexism in Japan's sushi…

In Akihabara, Female Sushi Chefs Defy Prejudice

A deep, longstanding prejudice against female sushi chefs prevails in Japan. But one store's been bucking that bias for 10 years running.