âŠī¸ Claw Machines
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Is it gambling? Nah, you actually can win these!
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We are big fans of a good claw machine arcade, specifically in Japan! There are some dodgy ones out there, but for the most part these arcades are definitely winnable and a reasonable price. Just don't be tricked into trying them again when you get home!
You will see plenty of Taito Station, some Me Tokyo, and some Gigo. These are all pretty similar for the most part. I think we've probably had the best experience with Me Tokyo, in terms of ease to win. But it is both branch and machine dependant. Obviously some things are harder than others to win. You can, though, almost always at least win one of the small claw machines within a few hundren yen.
Last updated: 10/27/2025