A Month After An Iconic Tokyo SEGA Arcade Closed, Another Will Open Across The Street

Well, that's nice.

The unique challenges and economic downturn of 2020 proved to be an extremely difficult period for arcades and 'in person' businesses. In Tokyo, a city beloved for its iconic gaming sites, SEGA closed down its Akihabara 2nd arcade in 2020, before confirming that Sega Ikebukuro Gigo was to close in September due to the end of a building lease. It was given an emotional farewell by its supporters.

In a rather positive shift after that disappointing news, SEGA has confirmed that a new arcade centre will be opened on 22nd October just across the street (hat-tip to @ausretrogamer).

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