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.
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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.
Anime & Pop Culture
Maid Cafes in Osaka: What to Expect and Where to Go
How a maid cafe visit works, what it really costs, the rules nobody tells you, the two safest choices in Den Den Town, and how to tell a maid cafe from a concept bar you should walk past.
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.
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.