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Osaka Anime & Pop Culture

Anime, manga, games and pop culture in Osaka: Den Den Town and Ota Road, the official character stores at Daimaru Umeda, arcades, retro games, gachapon and Super Nintendo World.

A man walking past a row of GiGO crane games stocked with plush toys

Anime & Pop Culture

Best Arcades in Osaka: Crane Games, Rhythm and Retro

The best game centres in Namba, Dotonbori, Den Den Town and Umeda, how Japanese arcades and crane games really work, and how not to spend a fortune on a plush toy.

14 min read · Verified 2 Oct 2026

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Shoppers walking past colourful storefronts in the Shinsaibashi arcade, Osaka

Anime & Pop Culture

Pokemon Center Osaka and Pokemon Cafe: Visitor Guide

There are two Pokemon Centers in Osaka and most guides confuse them. Which store to choose, how the 31-day Pokemon Cafe booking system really works, and an honest verdict on whether the cafe is worth it.

14 min read · Verified 19 Sep 2026

Den Den Town Osaka: a neon-lit Japanese arcade packed with games

Anime & Pop Culture

Osaka Anime, Games and Pop Culture Guide

Den Den Town and Ota Road, the official character stores above Osaka Station, arcades, retro games, gachapon and maid cafes — what is worth the money and what is not.

17 min read · Verified 5 Oct 2026