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Claw machines revitalise dying arcade industry in Japan

Claw machine revenue has jumped 40 per cent since 1993.

Published: 12:43pm, 2 Jan 2026

Claw machines have taken Japanese arcades by storm in recent years, with revenue share holding up as a result. Anime toy plushies are helping lead the revolution among arcade giants like Namco, Taito and Gigo.

Claw machines revitalise dying arcade industry in Japan

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Claw machine revenue has jumped 40 per cent since 1993.