TOKYO REALTIME is a series of audio guided walking tours through Tokyo’s most interesting neighborhoods. The tours interweave narration and interviews within a soundscape of on-site recordings to deliver a seamless mix of cultural insight, narrative elements, and navigation within real-world spaces.

TOKYO'S ELECTRIC TOWN, Akihabara, is Japan's subculture hotspot for anime, manga, games, and figures which attracts hardcore fans - and curious visitors - from all over the world. Internationally recognized experts on the area take you on an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes tour of the area. You'll visit all the must-see shops, gain historical knowledge, cultural insights and learn insider jargon like otagei, moé, itasha and more.

Akibatteru, the monthly video report that focuses on Japanese pop-culture, recently featured this tour. Jump to 3:16.

This product includes mp3 CD, a 20-page photo book of area photography, waterproof map, and attractively designed full-color package.

Please note, the tour takes visitor inside Toranoana, a shop which has material of a sexual nature on display.

Visit the TOKYO REALTIME homepage for additional details.

Also available is a low-cost DOWNLOADABLE version of the tour with mp3 audio file printable area map in PDF format (but we recommend the physical product).

Visit the TOKYO REALTIME homepage for additional details.