Ikebukuro is embracing its anime identity more and more each year, and now has a street named for its biggest anime shop.

But after surviving a life-or-death situation during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Kurita decided to pursue what she cherishes most. She opened a guesthouse dedicated to otaku culture ...

The best geek con in town just got a boost from the city’s top otaku. Mayor Ron Nirenberg will help kick off this weekend’s ...