ARLINGTON, Texas—Unlike traditional arcades filled with standard American games, one local venue featuring games imported directly from Japan is gaining popularity throughout Arlington.
Tokyo Station Freeplay Arcade, located at 400 E. South St., features arcade machines imported from Japan, including Gachapon capsule dispensers, Initial D Arcade Stage, Project Diva Arcade, Densha de Go!—Let’s Go by Train!” and Mario Kart, among other titles.
The Japanese arcades feature a range of skills-based games, including custom claw machines stocked with collectable prizes. The venue also includes pinball machines and video arcade cabinets that evoke an early 2000s feel…