Game arcades were once immensely popular, especially among young people. It was a dream place where you could play games of various genres such as Space Invaders, Final Fight, Street Fighter, Beatmania, and so on. However, nowadays, everyone can easily play games on high-performance home video game consoles and smartphones. Even today, crane games and sound games are still played, but they have not reached the level of excitement they once had. In order to restore the popularity of game arcades, the Japan Amusement Industry Association will hold " Amusement Expo in Tokyo Big Sight " on Saturday, November 25, 2023! A huge game center will appear at Tokyo Big Sight for one day only.
Amusement Expo will be held for the first time!
The Japan Amusement Industry Association has been holding "Japan Amusement Expo (JAEPO)" since 2013, but it has been positioned as a place to announce new products and conduct business meetings for business. However, the JAEPO is now a more comprehensive event! In order to develop the amusement and entertainment industry, we need to expand our fan base by involving people who are not familiar with game arcades! This is why "Amusement Expo in Tokyo Big Sight" will be held for the first time.
As of October 2023, 30 companies, including arcade game machine manufacturers and amusement facility operators, are scheduled to exhibit at the event. On the day of the event, visitors will be able to play a variety of popular arcade games, including video games, crane games, and medal games, free of charge! In addition, each booth will host a variety of events, sell goods, and offer other contents as a " festival of arcade games.
Further information on "Amusement Expo in Tokyo Big Sight" will be announced on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. On Saturday, November 25, 2023, get ready to play arcade games all day long! Be sure to check out the official Amusement Expo website and official X (@amusement_expo ).
| Event Outline | |
|---|---|
| Name | Amusement Expo in Tokyo Big Sight |
| Dates | Saturday, November 25, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Business + General) |
| Venue | Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall 2 & 3 (3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo) |
| Organizer | Japan Amusement Industry Association (JAIA) |
| Admission | Business: Free *Business registration ticket required General: Paid *Details to be announced on October 25, 2023 (Wed.) Elementary school students and younger: Free |
| Exhibitors | 30 exhibitors (as of October 2023) |