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Sega’s Iconic Akihabara Arcade is Being Taken Over By A Rival
For a very long time, Sega’s big arcades were a mainstay of the Akihabara skyline, and some of the main attractions for anyone making a gaming-related pilgrimage through the streets of Tokyo.
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Yet Another Arcade Closing In Akihabara
Last spring, the main Adores Akihabara arcade closed. The building, a local landmark, is now one of an increasing number of shuttered establishments in the area, which has been impacted by the ban on foreign tourists due to covid-19. Now, the other Adores arcade in Akihabara will also close this month.
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Another Akihabara Landmark Is Closing
The global pandemic has been hard on a wide range of businesses. In Japan, arcades have especially been hit hard. In August, for example, the Sega Akihabara 2nd arcade shuttered. Now, another local landmark will vanish.
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Over 150 Capsule Toy Machines Installed In Tokyo Train Station
Do you like capsule toys? Akihabara Station is now home to a wall of over 150 gachapon vending machines.