TOKYO -- Some of Japan's most iconic neighborhoods have undergone dramatic personality changes. From Akiba to Ueno Ameyoko to Dotonbori, these spots are losing their "Japaneseness" and taking on a rather Chinese flavor.
An anomaly is taking place inside Akihabara Station in Tokyo, one that many visitors might not notice. (Photo taken in November 2024).
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