September 4, 2026September 4, 2026crane games, japan Play Crane Games Online for Free with Zero Claw Zero Claw (ゼロクレ) is a new web-based service that allows users to remotely operate real claw machines completely free of charge. Read more
August 18, 2026August 18, 2026crane games, japan, kanto Benex Launches Monthly “Power Max Days” for Claw Machines Benex has launched a monthly event where claw arm strength is set to max power at a quarter of machines across 5 of its arcades. Read more
April 28, 2026April 27, 2026crane games, japan 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. Read more
April 19, 2026April 19, 2026crane games, japan 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. Read more
April 15, 2026May 19, 2026crane games, japan Bandai Namco’s Iconic Clena Flex Claw Machine Goes Mini Bandai Namco’s Clena Flex is the latest iconic claw machine to get the mini treatment. But the only way to get it is to play for it. Read more
April 10, 2026April 8, 2026crane games, japan The Newest Game Arcades to Open in Tokyo (2025–2026) Tokyo’s arcade scene is constantly evolving. Discover brand-new game centres in Akihabara, Shinjuku, and beyond. Read more
April 6, 2026April 6, 2026china, crane games First Full-Fledged GiGO Arcade Opens in Shanghai GiGO launches its first major Shanghai arcade, bringing Japanese crane games, themed food, and anime collaborations to a subculture hotspot. Read more
November 2, 2025November 2, 2025japan, tokyo “The Exit 8” Must-See Pilgrimage Spots in Tokyo “The Exit 8” plays on the shared frustration of finding the exit in a confusing Tokyo metro station. Explore spots relevant to the film. Read more
October 24, 2025April 6, 2026crane games, japan Can You Help Taito Find Japan’s First Claw Machine? Taito Corp. is launching a nationwide project to locate any remaining units of the Crown 602, considered Japan’s first homemade claw machine. Read more
October 13, 2025April 3, 2026crane games, japan An Introduction to Every Major Japanese Prize Figure Brand A complete guide to all the major Japanese prize figure brands, including Banpresto, Sega and Taito. Learn what’s worth playing for! Read more