The ‘Chinatownification’ of Japan’s pop culture hot spots
TOKYO — Some of Japan’s most iconic neighborhoods have undergone dramatic personality changes. From Akiba to Ueno Ameyoko to Dotonbori, these spots are losing their “Japaneseness” and taking on a rather Chinese flavor. Akiba, the popular abbreviation for Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood, for years now has been a sacred gathering place for lovers of video games, … Read more