Culture Japan — Season 1, Episode 5: Akihabara Tour

Episode synopsis

In this episode we head out to Akihabara, the holy land of all otaku goods. First we visit a 'clone factory', which prints out 3D figures. Next we head out to Hobby Station - a huge trading card store - where we take a look at what sort of goods they have on sale. Afterwards we visit one of the most well-known arcades in Akihabara, 'Taito Station', where our guest Ayako shows us around as we play a few games.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Shiori Mikami, Wonder Festival and Japanese Festivals
• E2Ninja Shenanigans in Edo Wonderland
• E3The Milky Holmes Girls
• E4Cultural Festival at Tokyo Metropolitan High School
• E6Ita-G Festival 2010
• E7Fujisawa High School
• E8Japanese Archery and Pachinko
• E9AFAX Special
• E10Shibuya Tour
• E11Anime & Manga
• E12Food Samples, Dolls and Ryokan