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June 6 Designated as “Online Crane Game Day” in Japan
Japan officially designates June 6 as “Online Crane Game Day,” celebrating the rise of remote claw machine gaming and online arcade culture.
Next-Gen Frozen Claw Machines Roll Out at Third Planet Arcades
The “Dohiemon Catcher” is a next-generation frozen claw machine that solves issues such as frost buildup and uneven temperatures.
Bluey to Make Debut As Claw Machine Prizes in Japan
FuRyu Corp. will begin rolling out crane game–exclusive prizes for the hit Australian animated series Bluey from April 2026.
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My name is Doni (aka donikantoku) and I’m an ABC from Australia now living in Tokyo, Japan. I have a serious case of wanderlust and love getting off the beaten track. Read on for tips on travel to Japan, Asia and beyond. Let’s all live an unbordered life!