Akihabara then and now: Photos show how Tokyo neighborhood has changed over the past 10 years soranews24.com

Tokyo pop culture center is a reflection of what young otaku are into, which means it never stays the same for very long.
Arguably more so than any other neighborhood in Tokyo, Akihabara’s atmosphere is youthful and futuristic.
▼ 10 years ago (top) vs. present day (bottom)For starters, Akihabara Station has gotten a major overhaul.
10 years ago, the neighborhood was still primarily a place to quietly do your shopping for electronics or anime merchandise, then go home.
As is often the case in downtown Tokyo, Akihabara doesn’t have much empty space left, which means that it grows upward instead of outward.