While arcades have become scarce in South Korea, Japan still boasts numerous large arcades featuring games like crane machines. In Tokyo, buildings adorned with the sign “SEGA” can be easily found, housing arcades filled with crane machines, video games, and more – akin to the prevalence of PC bangs in South Korea. “Large SEGA Arcade in Shinjuku Kabukicho”: Even in ...
The area around Tokyo Shinjuku is divided into several districts, and among them, you can find a place called “Kabukicho.” This area was developed as part of the post-World War II revival effort in Japan. The urban development project in Shinjuku started in 1948, and due to plans to build a performance hall in Kabukicho, it was named “Kabukicho.” Ironically, ...
In the Shinjuku area of Tokyo, there are various attractions to explore. Particularly, Kabukicho in Shinjuku is known as one of the most famous places. This area is not only a well-known tourist spot but is also considered somewhat risky in Tokyo, earning its reputation as a major entertainment district not only in Japan but also in Asia. “Originating from ...