Why Osaka’s 61-Year-Old Kasuga Arcade Is Still Going Strong

Opened its doors in 1963.

We’re all aware that retro gaming is big business, but in Japan, it’s keeping a 61-year-old amusement centre open thanks to its ability to attract a steady stream of customers, both old and new.

A news report by NHK World Japan (you’ll have to click the link, as the uploader has disabled embeds) pays a visit to Osaka’s Kasuga Gamecentre, which opened its doors in 1963 when arcades were full of mechanical cabinets rather than video games.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

Opened its doors in 1963.

We’re all aware that retro gaming is big business, but in Japan, it’s keeping a 61-year-old amusement centre open thanks to its ability to attract a steady stream of customers, both old and new.

A news report by NHK World Japan (you’ll have to click the link, as the uploader has disabled embeds) pays a visit to Osaka’s Kasuga Gamecentre, which opened its doors in 1963 when arcades were full of mechanical cabinets rather than video games.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

 

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