Originally Posted by
rosensfole
It's one of those "secrets" that leaking out. I've been frequenting the area for over 10 years and have noticed a steady increase in tourist activity. No problem per se but I've seen other "secrets" change over the almost 30 years visiting Tokyo; Nakano Broadway for example - ruined by redevelopment nearby mostly but now more geared to tourists than locals which sort of takes the edge off.
I used to walk through Nakano Broadway every day on my way to the train, but I haven't been back for a few years. When I lived there (1970s) it really was all locals.
The places along the Arikawa trolley are still pretty much void of tourists, though.