Roland Kelts, an expert in Japanese pop culture, takes Kurt Andersen to Akihabara, a retail paradise for otaku – obsessive fans of manga and other Japanese culture. But a recent tragedy casts a shadow over the fun and games.
→ See a video and a slideshow of Kurt and Roland's visit to Akihabara below
(Originally aired: February 6, 2009)
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Video: Kurt Andersen Geeks Out in Akihabara
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Slideshow: Kurt and Roland in Akihabara
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