Overview
The NPO Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association (ATPA) will hold "AKIBA Subculture Summit @ Kanda Myojin 2026" on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Kanda Myojin Culture Exchange Hall "EDOCCO STUDIO" (basement floor, 2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku). Under the theme of moving Akihabara culture from something the world watches to something it experiences, all programs are offered free of charge.
Program Highlights
- Public talk: 11:00-12:00 (doors 10:30), free, registration required, deadline August 11 (Tue) 20:00
- TCG culture experience: 13:00-17:00 (reception from 12:30), free, registration required, deadline August 11 (Tue) 20:00
- Akihabara culture tour: Introduces Akihabara's evolution — electronics district, anime, games, figures, maid culture, card games — through its streets and stores. Free, limited to 10 people per session
- AKIBA Mystery Quiz Rally: Runs August 15-24, a 10-day digital rally where participants tour Akihabara stores solving quizzes about card game culture and local history
Event Details
- Event name: AKIBA Subculture Summit @ Kanda Myojin 2026
- Venue: Kanda Myojin Culture Exchange Hall "EDOCCO STUDIO" basement floor (2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku)
- Dates: Saturday, August 15, 2026 (Mystery Quiz Rally runs August 15-24)
- Price: Free (some programs require advance registration)
Recommended For
- Anyone interested in Akihabara's card game culture and history
- Those looking for free cultural experience programs
- Fans of digital rallies that tour Akihabara stores
