Taito Station - Kinshicho, Tokyo

Kinshicho's gaming hub.

A year or so back Kinshicho would've been a gamers paradise with SEGA, Adores, Mitoya and Taito all within a 10min radius. Time rolls on though, leaving just the big two to tussle for custom.

Taito's setup, always strong, teams with patrons, catering for all kinds of gamers and prize hunters. Just a single floor but extremely spacious, this one has everything you're looking for, from Gundam and StreetFighter to every up to date rhythm game and UFO catcher imaginable. Although lacking retro games or any surprises, respect as always to Taito for knowing their demographic.

Absolutely worth popping in if you're around the way.
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Game Inn Mitoya - Kinshicho, Tokyo

Always sad to see.

Last year saw some major closures in the arcade community, with joints folding like dominos. 

Although no information was posted outside, it's safe to say based on the state of things that it's been game over since 2013 right here. Sucks. Looking at the local area (located 20seconds from JR Kinshicho station) it's clear that rent must've been a key factor in the demise of Mitoya.

A couple of other arcades (Taito and Adores) in the local area means the arcade scene is far from gone . . . but 3 floors of independent arcade goodness? . . Dam.
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