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Japan

Pop Culture6 min

Retro gaming in Japan: Super Potato and the art of collecting

Super Potato, Akihabara, Nakano Broadway, Den Den Town: where to find retro games in Japan, how to read the labels and why prices have exploded.

August 14, 2026Read

Japan

Society14 min

Maid Café: Origins and Codes of the Japanese Meido Kafe

History and rituals of the Japanese maid café (メイドカフェ): birth in Akihabara, moe culture, the okaerinasaimase welcome, cheki photos, etiquette and variants.

May 16, 2026Read