Tokyo's retro shotengai arcades are falling victim to gentrification
pseudolus Saturday, July 19, 2025
Summary
The article explores how the traditional shotengai (arcade) culture in Tokyo is being threatened by gentrification, as the rise of modern conveniences and e-commerce leads to the decline of these retro gaming hubs that were once a central part of the city's social fabric.
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