I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss.

OverviewMonster Strike × Taiko no Tatsujin arcade collaboration starts October 21, 2026 in Japan. Two campaign medleys support two different promotions. In-game items require a Bandai Namco Passport ...

2020 is a terrible year, but it’s also a time to appreciate the things we might’ve taken for granted—like the ambient noise at a Japanese arcade. Game center Techno World in Japan’s Iwate prefecture ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. That was this morning. Woke up, flipped on Zoom In!! Super, Japan's equivalent of Good Morning America, and saw my bloated, unshaven mug talking about ...