Japanese Arcades which need help NOW !

Arcades in Japan (aka gamecenters) are encountering big difficulties since a long time due to mobile gaming explosive growth and more recently with covid crisis. They are closing each and everyday, it’s the japanese heritage that is disapearing under our eyes. Here is how to help directly the ones struggling to survive !

Play Spot Big One Second (Saitama)

プレイスポット ビッグワンセカンド

Adress : Saitama Pref. Saitamashi Minami-ku Minamiurawa 2-27-12 Abiantobiru 2F

HELP PAGE : https://streamlabs.com/nannurabigone2nd/tip

Game Newton (Tokyo)

Adress : 25-8 Oyamacho, Itabashi City, Tokyo 173-0023, Japan
Website : http://game-newton.co.jp/
HELP PAGE : https://streamlabs.com/gamenewton/tip

This arcade is home to some of the most hardcore players you’ll ever meet, especially at KOF. 

+ Their logo is a bear like us !

Adress : Nakagyo Ward, Higashidaimonjicho, 604-8043 Kyoto JP

Website : http://a-cho.com/ac/shien.html

Playland F-One R (Sendai)

プレイランド　エフワンR

Adress : Bldg Kotobuki B1F, 2-6-6 Central, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi
Website : http://playlandf1r.blog.shinobi.jp/
HELP PAGE : https://www.sakimeshi.com/detail/20731/

Other important independant japanese arcade like : Mikado, Trf Nakano, Game Versus, Shinjuku Sportsland, Game In Ebisen are not included in this list because they seem to be dealing well with the situation. If you want more to be included contact us.