the icon of Japanese entertainment, Taito Station

In the heart of Tokyo, right in the center of the city on a Saturday night and holiday, you can imagine how crowded the streets were with people at the icon of Japanese entertainment, Taito Station, a place where big video game players or slot machine players come to pass the time or lose their money.

A gaming destination that leaves no one indifferent. Young and old alike come here to spend the day immersed in fun. With nine floors of entertainment, this huge gaming and entertainment store is a paradise for video games. You can find everything from the latest releases to the oldest classics, all spread across nine floors of maximum fun.

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Upon entering, you feel as if you have been transported to a fantasy world. There are collectible figures and every anime you could want can be found here in these video game stores. The decor is tasteful and welcoming, with bright lights and colors that encourage you to explore every corner. Of course, respect is required, and there are even towels and gel available so you can wash your hands when entering and leaving these places.

Each floor is a different adventure. Here you will find dancing, fighting, racing, music, adventure, mystery—whatever you are looking for, you will find it in this specialty store. And worst of all, each game can cost anywhere from 50 cents per game to $10 per hour of play.

On the first floors, you'll find the latest consoles, toys, and accessories for the most popular video games. As I mentioned, they have all the figures from your favorite series, including the most collectible ones.

Visitors can try out new titles and discover surprises in exclusive stores. Video game lovers spend hours here entertained, playing and losing the money they earn from their jobs or their school lunches.

As you go up, you access the entertainment centers. I played a few races between the four stations or competitors, and it's more than obvious that I beat them, ha ha ha. Game rooms with a wide variety of slot machines, flight simulators, car racing, and much more.

Here, slot machines are a huge scam. One game can cost 50 cents, and just trying to get the boxes will cost you about $50 from so many attempts, and you'll lose all your hard-earned money. Gamers can feel the adrenaline rush of competing with friends or taking on new challenges, just like I did when I played Mario Kart and lost, ha ha ha.

On the sixth floor, you'll find the heart of the excitement: the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) center. These spaces are reserved for visitors to enjoy in comfort, and typically cost around $10 per hour. Visitors can immerse themselves in immersive worlds and experience games in an innovative and exciting way. These are also great because they are based on your missions and gaming strategy skills.

Taito Station is not only a place for games, but also an entertainment and cultural center. At least when I went there, there were only exhibitions of collectible anime figures in display cases. There are temporary exhibitions, magic shows, and concerts that encourage visitors to discover new experiences. I didn't get to see this because I only had the opportunity to enjoy the video game areas and arcades.

Taito Station is a destination that combines entertainment, innovation, and fun on each of its nine floors. You will enjoy them in every adventure game you choose or prefer. Are you ready to explore this world of excitement and adventure? Yes, of course, I don't know what you're saying yes or no.

Taito Station
Admission to video game rooms is free.
open 10am close 23:30
official website
https://akihabara-information.com/introduce/2736
The cost of the coin-operated games
is 50 cents per game. or 10 dollars per hour

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Photographs by me.