Otaku Tourism (Video)

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    Here’s a short Japanese news segment on the changing nature of foreign tourism in Japan. Temples and shrines have always been a major draw, but now subculture tourism is becoming more popular. The focus of the report is on otaku-themed tours of Akihabara and the otaku boom abroad:

    Some highlights:

    • The foreigners visit a maid cafe. [One woman is wearing a "Searching for Japanese boyfriend" t-shirt!]
    • We are shown anime/manga shops in London and New York.
    • Foreign Minister Taro Aso expresses his support of subculture tourism.
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