The Japan Timesのインスタグラム(thejapantimes) - 9月27日 16時16分

At a time when Japan’s economy was booming and citizens were expected to conform to a salaryman lifestyle, the word “otaku” was used to describe social outcasts obsessed with niche hobbies like trainspotting, reading manga or playing video games. But the outcasts of the 1980s walked so we the proud otaku of the 2020s could double jump.

Our online guide is for gamers, and there are two modes to play it. If you’re new to gaming — or maybe just want to mix your gaming tourism with more analogue activities — start casual: a selection of locations that will help you acclimate to your new surroundings, see some amazing things, score some loot and maybe hit up an arcade or two — all in easy-to-find spots that won’t take you too far off the beaten path.

For die-hard fans of Japanese games, there’s a hardcore mode, which is full of secret spots and local specialities you’d be hard pressed to find from a simple Google search.

So make sure you’ve got plenty of coins in your pocket, and let’s hit play. Read the full guide with the link in our bio.

📸 Taidgh Barron

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