In this entertaining video, the Dig Dig JAPAN channel takes viewers inside a bustling Japanese arcade to test their skills at popular crane (claw) machines filled with oversized snacks. The adventure unfolds at a large game center in Shizuoka, just a 14-minute walk from Shizuoka Station, with footage capturing the energy and excitement that arcade culture brings to Japan’s leisure scene.

The video begins with the host purchasing a fortune slip, then moving on to tackle a series of crane games featuring much-loved Japanese snacks. Some of the featured prizes include Cheetos, Dodeka Bar, Calpas, CHOCOCONES, Jagariko (with wireless earphones as a crossover prize), Nerunerunerune, Caprico, ramen snacks, Kit Kat, Karamuucho spicy chips, Umaibo corn sticks, yakitori skewers, popcorn, and even a Kobito zukan doll. Each attempt highlights not only the fun and challenge of prize-winning crane games, but also introduces viewers to the unique treats and culinary novelties found in Japan’s arcades.

Shizuoka’s arcades, including venues like Surpura Shizuoka Asobi Town and Round 1, have a reputation for offering a wide range of entertainment options. These gaming centers are a favorite for both locals and tourists, who flock here to enjoy interactive amusements and experience a slice of contemporary Japanese pop and snack culture. Shizuoka itself is a vibrant city in Shizuoka Prefecture, renowned for its proximity to Mount Fuji, green tea production, and regional foods.

For travelers interested in Japanese gaming culture, arcades like these provide an authentic and fun-filled opportunity to not only try their luck at crane machines but also sample an array of local snacks. Whether you win big or just watch for entertainment, this experience showcases the playful, community-driven side of leisure in urban Japan.