Curious minds of HN,<p>I'm looking to learn about what the semi-unknown "capitals" of various industries or niche interests around the world are. These could be cities that serve as the hub, epicenter, or primary gathering place for a specific sector or community, whether mainstream or obscure.<p>For example, I have the following (personal and not referenced) obvious examples in mind:<p>- Finance = New York<p>- Tech Startups = San Francisco<p>- Hobby Robotics = Tokyo<p>- Jazz Music = New Orleans<p>- Vegas = Professional Poker<p>Less obvious or more niche examples could be:<p>- The go-to city for Indie Film production?<p>- Board Game design capital?<p>- The global center for Biohacking enthusiasts?<p>What are the cities that you think best represent an industry, subculture, or unique interest? Bonus points for examples that aren't immediately obvious.<p>Looking forward to your insights.
1/ Hsinchu, Taiwan for semiconductor manufacturing<p>2/ Denver, Colorado for fast casual restaurant chains: Chipotle, Smashburger, Quiznos et al.<p>3/ I'd also put forth Vancouver, Canada for fast fashion, specifically the "athleisure" look: Lululemon, Aritzia, Reigning Champ, Arc'teryx, Indochino
According to a HN post from 2015, Buenos Aires is the bookstore capital of the world. <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9747230">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9747230</a>