Akihabara - Mecca Of Electronics

TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 20: People walk on the street in Akihabara, Electric Town on May 20, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. Akihabara gained the nickname Akihabara Electric Town after World War II as it became a mecca for household electronic goods. Today Akihabara has become a major Tokyo tourist attraction and Otaku cultural center. Otaku is a Japanese term for people with obsessive interests and is often associated with the anime and manga movements. The district is cluttered with stores specializing in anime, video games, manga, collectibles and maid cafes. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)