Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Stories

Where to Play Crane Games In and Around Tokyo (and Win!)

Tokyo is a paradise for claw machine fans, with plenty of spots to hone your skills. Get the lowdown on where to play crane games in Tokyo!

A great mix of history and abundant nature, Sarushima offers the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

If you find yourself in bustling Shinjuku craving some crane game action, you’re in luck. Here’s the lowdown on arcades worth checking out.

For those that don’t live near a game arcade, online crane game apps will help you spend all your money from the comfort of your home.

Everyday is a chain of warehouse-type arcades that feature hundreds of every type of crane game imaginable in a plethora of configurations.

Harajuku Kawaii Land Kyun Kyun offers visitors the chance to play with guinea pigs, hedgehogs, chinchillas and more for an unlimited time.

Located near Tokyo in Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukuba Wan Wan Land lets you interact with dogs, rent one for walking, and even watch shows.

A mix of skill and chance, often the thrill of winning at crane games beats the prize itself. Here are some tips on how to master them.

Tokyo Joypolis, located in Odaiba, is one of Japan’s largest indoor amusement parks. Here’s the lowdown on what’s most worth playing.

Australians are fortunate that we can use a process called 外免切替 [gaimen kirikae] to convert our licence to a Japanese one without any tests.