Dressed up youth in Harajuku, a destination of our Tokyo Anime tour, group package tour in spring

Tokyo Pop Culture

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One of the main reasons for many travelers to come to Tokyo and Japan is because they want to experience some of Japan’s most famous export products: pop culture and subcultures. Many were first exposed to Japanese culture through anime, manga, and video games, and a love for this culture is what brings them to their first visit to the land of the rising sun.

It is hard to know where to start when you are preparing for your Japan trip, especially if you want to dive into the subculture scenes in Tokyo. Let us help you plan your trip with our articles on anime, manga, and other subcultures that you can find mainly in Tokyo. Also if you want to go on an unforgettable package tour that focuses on pop culture and subculture, we have got your back!

  • Discover Harajuku: Tokyo’s Vibrant Center of Youth Culture and Fashion

    Discover Harajuku: Tokyo’s Vibrant Center of Youth Culture and Fashion

    Step into the vibrant world of Harajuku, Tokyo’s center of youth culture and kawaii fashion. Discover the magic of Takeshita Street, the serenity of Meiji Shrine, and hidden gems in this complete guide to experiencing one of Tokyo’s most colorful neighborhoods.

  • Nakano Broadway: Tokyo’s Hidden Otaku Paradise

    Nakano Broadway: Tokyo’s Hidden Otaku Paradise

    Step into Nakano Broadway, Tokyo’s legendary multi-story complex that offers the ultimate anime and collectibles experience. Discover rare figurines, vintage manga, and hidden gems in this authentic otaku paradise.

  • Ghibli Museum Mitaka: Step into the Magical World of Studio Ghibli

    Ghibli Museum Mitaka: Step into the Magical World of Studio Ghibli

    Step into the magical world of Studio Ghibli at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Discover exclusive short films, play on the giant Cat Bus, and explore the enchanting architecture that brings Hayao Miyazaki’s visions to life.

  • Animate, one of the Largest Anime Stores in Japan

    Animate, one of the Largest Anime Stores in Japan

    Animate sells a wide variety of anime goods including comics, light novels, dojinshi (self-published magazines), CDs, DVDs, character goods, figures, video games, trading cards, and costumes

  • Powerful and Cool Unicorn Gundam Statue

    Powerful and Cool Unicorn Gundam Statue

    On the futuristic island of Tokyo, Odaiba, in front of the modern DiverCity shopping center, is the life-size statue of one of the most iconic characters in Japanese animation, the giant robot Gundam.