Difference between revisions of "Arcades"
From Mie Guidebook
(→Northern Mie) |
(→Good Arcades: Included basic data from forum post, will expand later) |
||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
*'''Yokkaichi''' : [http://www.game-off.net/go_yokkaichi/gameoff_yokkaichi.html Game Off] | *'''Yokkaichi''' : [http://www.game-off.net/go_yokkaichi/gameoff_yokkaichi.html Game Off] | ||
*:Located on Route 1 towards Suzuka, across from Ryokuchi Koen, and behind the Bulldog gift shop. Great selection of classic games and low prices (from 40 yen). | *:Located on Route 1 towards Suzuka, across from Ryokuchi Koen, and behind the Bulldog gift shop. Great selection of classic games and low prices (from 40 yen). | ||
| + | *'''Yokkaichi''' : [[LaLa Square]] | ||
| + | *:Decent-sized arcade on the next to top floor of LaLa Square (Apita) near Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station. They rotate a LOT of games in and out often. So, the selection never gets stale. Lots of Gundam games, including some multiplayer. | ||
*'''Yokkaichi''' : [http://www.g-sen.net/lb_shop.php/217/ Loop] | *'''Yokkaichi''' : [http://www.g-sen.net/lb_shop.php/217/ Loop] | ||
*:A little further down Route 1 than Game Off, near the Kayo Jusco. Wide variety of games and amusements spanning 3 floors. Even indoor fishing?? Apparently so! | *:A little further down Route 1 than Game Off, near the Kayo Jusco. Wide variety of games and amusements spanning 3 floors. Even indoor fishing?? Apparently so! | ||
| Line 35: | Line 37: | ||
===Outside Mie=== | ===Outside Mie=== | ||
| + | *'''Nagoya''' : One near Zepp Nagoya | ||
| + | *:Near Nagoya Station | ||
| + | |||
| + | *'''Nagoya''' : Urban Square | ||
| + | *:Near Osu-Kannon | ||
| + | |||
| + | *'''Nagoya''' : King Joy | ||
| + | *:Near Sakae | ||
| + | |||
*'''Osaka''' : [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&q=%E3%82%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E5%B8%83%E6%96%BD&ie=UTF8&hq=%E3%82%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E5%B8%83%E6%96%BD&hnear=%E3%82%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E5%B8%83%E6%96%BD&ll=34.664064,135.562792&spn=0.049982,0.111494&z=14&iwloc=A Fuse Sega World] | *'''Osaka''' : [http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&q=%E3%82%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E5%B8%83%E6%96%BD&ie=UTF8&hq=%E3%82%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E5%B8%83%E6%96%BD&hnear=%E3%82%BB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89%E5%B8%83%E6%96%BD&ll=34.664064,135.562792&spn=0.049982,0.111494&z=14&iwloc=A Fuse Sega World] | ||
*:One of the biggest, best arcades in Kansai. Within Fuse Station (Kintetsu, two stations east of Tsuruhashi). | *:One of the biggest, best arcades in Kansai. Within Fuse Station (Kintetsu, two stations east of Tsuruhashi). | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 17 January 2011
Japan is world-renowned for its arcade gaming centers, a subculture that is still very alive and healthy here. Whether you're a video game geek or not, they can be a fun place to hang out and spend some time.
Contents
Notable Games
There are far too many games to ever play (or even count) in most good game centers, however these are some of the most popular and/or most amazing games available.
- Purikura
- Purikura needs no introduction. Every arcade has a huge selection of these design-and-draw photo booths. Hours of fun for girls who are probably in your classes. Important note: guys or groups of guys (with no female counterparts) are not allowed to enter the purikura area, this is said to counter groping.
- Taiko no Tatsujin (太鼓の達人)
- The taiko game, with the big drums that you beat. Fun and amazing. Your students will laugh for 3 days if they see you playing it.
- UFO Catchers
- The catcher machines. Every arcade has tons of them. They are also unbelievably difficult, Japanese precision engineering has designed them so that you will fail, and fail many times before experiencing success. A typical sign of Japanese teenage courtship - boy wins girl something kawaii.
Good Arcades
Northern Mie
- Suzuka : Loc Town
- The game center located within Loc Town has one of the area's biggest selections of games, as well as billiard, ping pong, and bowling.
- Yokkaichi : Game Off
- Located on Route 1 towards Suzuka, across from Ryokuchi Koen, and behind the Bulldog gift shop. Great selection of classic games and low prices (from 40 yen).
- Yokkaichi : LaLa Square
- Decent-sized arcade on the next to top floor of LaLa Square (Apita) near Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station. They rotate a LOT of games in and out often. So, the selection never gets stale. Lots of Gundam games, including some multiplayer.
- Yokkaichi : Loop
- A little further down Route 1 than Game Off, near the Kayo Jusco. Wide variety of games and amusements spanning 3 floors. Even indoor fishing?? Apparently so!
Central Mie
None listed yet.
Eastern Mie
- Ise : Obata Arcade
- Stand-alone building. Across the Miyagawa (Obata-side), immediately across the street from Mie Bowl and next to Hard Off.
Western Mie
None listed yet.
Southern Mie
None listed yet.
Outside Mie
- Nagoya : One near Zepp Nagoya
- Near Nagoya Station
- Nagoya : Urban Square
- Near Osu-Kannon
- Nagoya : King Joy
- Near Sakae
- Osaka : Fuse Sega World
- One of the biggest, best arcades in Kansai. Within Fuse Station (Kintetsu, two stations east of Tsuruhashi).
| Life in Mie | |
|---|---|
| Services & Living | Appliances • ATMs • Driving • Food • Finances • Hair • Internet • Mail • Medical • Phones • Shopping • Vegan • Wildlife |
| Rec. & Entertainment | Amusement Parks • Arcades • Festivals • Movies • Nightlife • Onsen • Outdoors • Restaurants • Sports |
| Official Procedures | Re-entry • Visa Extension • Visa Change • IDP • Driver's License • License Renewal • Taxes • Pension |
| Transportation | Air • Bus • Ferry • Night Bus • Train • Travel Agencies |
| Mie Guidebook |
|---|
| Top Page • Cities & Towns • Life in Mie • FAQ • Travel Guides • Learning • Teaching • JET Program • Wiki Help |
