Arcades in Japan Hit Hard by Restrictions
With Japan under a state of emergency due to Covid-19, its arcades face a nightly…
Browsing: Japan
LAI Games’ HYPERpitch Makes its Way to Japan
The baseball-themed game HYPERpitch from LAI Games is continuing its round-the-world installations. Following the game’s…
Japan Amusement Expo Cancelled for 2021
JAEPO, the Japan Amusement Expo, scheduled as an in-person event next February, has been cancelled.…
Sonic Statue in Japan Restored, But by Who?
A statue of the iconic video game character in the “middle of nowhere in Japan”…
Universal Studios Japan Opens Doors to Everyone
The Osaka theme park Universal Studios Japan began reopening on a limited basis in June…
No Screaming on Rides, Japanese Theme Parks Say
CNN reports that a Japanese theme park association has asked roller coaster riders to refrain…
Japan’s “Most Incredible” Arcade Closed Nov. 17
An article on the Kotaku gaming reviews website recently noted that “perhaps the most elaborately…
New Immersive Venue Opens in Japan
Kevin Williams, RePlay’s international immersive technology special correspondent, has penned a report for our September…
Events Expo in Tokyo
The 6th annual Events & Amusement Expo will be held from Feb. 27-March 1 in…
Andamiro Makes Global Moves With New Korean HQ and Japanese Office
Andamiro USA’s parent company, Andamiro Co. Ltd., has announced that it will be moving into…