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Every Wednesday from 7 pm
JPY 50 per play
VISITOR GUIDE
Experience a local Japanese arcade in Tokyo
Game Center WAI WAI is a neighborhood video arcade near Fujimidai Station in Nerima, Tokyo. We focus on arcade video games: classic shoot 'em ups, fighting games, mahjong titles, and selected modern machines. This guide is for visitors who want to enjoy an arcade beyond the large tourist districts.
What kind of arcade is WAI WAI?
WAI WAI is a compact local venue where players come to practice, compete, and spend time with games they care about. It is not a prize-machine arcade. The lineup is centered on video games, including titles that can be difficult to find during a short trip to Japan. The atmosphere is casual, and first-time visitors are welcome.
A meeting place for players from around the world
In recent years, many players from overseas have visited WAI WAI during their trips to Japan. Fighting-game and shoot 'em up players are especially welcome. Enjoy Japanese arcade cabinets, discover games that are difficult to find abroad, and meet local players.
REGULAR GATHERINGS
Meet local players during your visit
No reservation is required for normal visits. If you want to experience the local scene at its liveliest, consider visiting during one of these regular gatherings. It is a good idea to send us a DM before your visit in case a tournament or special event is taking place.
Super Street Fighter II X
Every Friday from around 9 pm
JPY 50 per play
Super Street Fighter II X
Every Sunday from 7 pm
JPY 1,000 for unlimited gameplay
Shmups
Every Saturday from 12 noon
JPY 100 per play
FAQ
Why do arcade fans make a pilgrimage to WAI WAI?
WAI WAI preserves an old-school arcade culture that is difficult to experience outside small, family-run establishments. Co-founder Masaomi Yoshii is a pioneering arcade operator who remains active at the age of 81. Before WAI WAI, he operated three arcades and organized Street Fighter tournaments long before online communities became commonplace.
His son Jun, who previously worked at SNK / NEO GEO from 1995 to 2001, continues to support his father's lifelong dedication to arcade culture. WAI WAI is a welcoming place for everyone who shares that passion.
I am shy, but I want to meet local players
Send us a DM before your visit. Staff will be happy to introduce you to local players in person. Our community welcomes visitors regardless of language or background.
What is the connection with the viral Street Fighter II tournament video?
The video was recorded in 1992 at Space Fantasy, Masaomi Yoshii's second arcade. His Street Fighter events grew through trial and error, and the scene expanded rapidly after Street Fighter II was released in 1991. Around 64 players attended on weekends at its peak.
Arcade game lineup
Explore shooters, fighting games, and mahjong titles available at the venue.
View the game listTime rental and Steam PC
Selected setups and Steam-ready PCs can be reserved for focused play, recording, or streaming.
Check availabilityPrivate venue use
The venue can be booked for meetups, tournaments, filming, music videos, and streaming projects.
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Before your visit
- The arcade is on the second floor of Don's Building, about a five-minute walk from Fujimidai Station.
- Opening hours are 14:00-24:00 on weekdays and 12:00-24:00 on weekends and Japanese public holidays.
- The installed lineup may change. Check the game list before making a special trip for one title.
- The reservation form is currently in Japanese. Please contact us if you need help arranging a rental or private event.
Getting here from central Tokyo
Fujimidai Station is on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. The arcade is in a residential neighborhood, making it a different experience from the large arcades in central Tokyo. Use the map below for the final walk from the station.
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Add WAI WAI to your Tokyo itinerary if you enjoy fighting games or shoot 'em ups. You can drop in during opening hours. For a group visit, rental, filming, or a special request, contact us in advance.