The popularisation of devices like 3D printers and laser cutters have brought digital fabrication or 'fabbing' to the forefront, as anyone with the right motivation and creativity is now able to make stuff formerly manufactured only on an industrial scale. For an introduction to this trend, there's no place better than Shibuya's FabCafe, a comfy café that lets customers try their hand at laser cutting, designing and the like while sipping on speciality coffee.
They also hold regular events like workshops, community events and demonstrations, further spreading the gospel of fabrication to the people. Additionally, the café space can also be rented out to those interested. FabCafe also has free high-speed wifi, which is, well, pretty fab.