Retro-gaming in Osaka
Recently Osaka retro-gaming culture has taken a big hit with the loss of Retro Games Zarigani, which caught fire and was destroyed in January 2025. This was home to many legendary game cabinets, an iconic venue a stone-throws away from the Tsutenkaku tower in downtown Osaka. Lets hope the owners can salvage enough cabinets, rebuild and re-open.
Retro-gaming shopping
It may be more difficult to find good deals on retro gaming stuff. Local retrogamers are voicing concerns that the stampede of retrogame hunters from the US and Europe have plucked retrogaming stores clean, leaving very little behind. Which means the gold rush of cheap hidden gems and rare games have been mined out. Of course, with retro-gaming having high demand and limited supply, sought-after titles can be pricey.