Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Stories

GiGO Launches First Franchise Business in Japan

GiGO launches its first franchise business in Japan, partnering with local businesses to expand more efficiently in regional areas.

Japanese arcade giant GiGO debuts in the U.S. with GiGO Guam at Village of Donki, offering claw machines and fun for all ages.

Discover what to eat in Mongolia with this complete food guide featuring everything we tried on our trip. (Hint: a lot of mutton).

Planning a Gobi Desert tour? Follow this 6D5N Mongolia itinerary featuring Khongoryn Els, Vulture Valley and other must-see highlights.

Japan officially designates June 6 as “Online Crane Game Day,” celebrating the rise of remote claw machine gaming and online arcade culture.

The “Dohiemon Catcher” is a next-generation frozen claw machine that solves issues such as frost buildup and uneven temperatures.

FuRyu Corp. will begin rolling out crane game–exclusive prizes for the hit Australian animated series Bluey from April 2026.

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.

Visit Marmot Village Tokyo, a unique marmot cafe in Nakano. Learn what to expect, prices, and whether this animal cafe is worth visiting.

Tokyo’s arcade scene is constantly evolving. Discover brand-new game centres in Akihabara, Shinjuku, and beyond.