Tokyo, Japan 東京,日本

Tokyo, a city rich in pop culture. (They even have Starbucks!)

The store Radio Kaikan in Akihabara, Tokyo that sells anime-related goods and electronics.

Konnichiwa from Tokyo! While I was visiting this amazing city, I just was astounded by the abundant amount of pop culture they have here. From sushi to sumo to anime, pop culture is everywhere here in Tokyo. One of the places in Tokyo that this is really evident is the region known as Akihabara (Akiba for short). Known by many as "Electric Town", this area of Tokyo sells electronics and anime-related goods at discount prices, and it even has stores called "Duty-free shops" that sell tax-free electronics. These shops usually have staff members that speak English, as well as other languages, so it is very easy for a foreigner to shop at one of these stores. One of the great things about this city is that many locals will go out of their way to help you if you seem lost or have questions. Also, foreigners aren't expected to follow many of the Japanese customs that are common among local citizens to make it easier for them to travel in Japan. I really recommend traveling to this fascinating city.

Sources:

http://www.tokyo-top-guide.com/Tokyo_Facts.html

http://akihabara-tour.com/en/index.htm

Picture Sources:

http://thewhereblog.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html

http://z.about.com/d/gojapan/1/5/q/n/akihabara-radiokaikan11.jpg