Podcast Tour Tokyo: Wire to Idol - Akihabara's Secret Code

Step away from Akihabara's gleaming commercial mega-stores and descend into the physical spaces where Japan's subcultures actually took root. Across seven stops, trace how postwar black-market radio scavengers under railway viaducts sparked an unbroken chain reaction: 1980s personal computer modders, independent game creators, bullet-hell arcade masters, underground live idols, and ancient shrines blessing microchips. This walking tour explores the micro-stalls, basement archives, retro arcades, and quiet Victorian tea rooms that built Japanese nerd culture from the ground up. - A 1.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 87 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app