Unpacking Japan | What it's like running a retro game bar in Osaka's liveliest nightlife district @unpackingjapan | Uploaded May 2023 | Updated October 2024, 12 hours ago.
Meet Matt, a retro game bar owner in Osaka, who shares his challenges running a business over 12 years in Japan.

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⏰Timestamps⏰

0:00 Intro
0:53 How Matt got interested in retro gaming
2:04 What pushed him to open a bar
7:06 Biggest challenges as a bar owner
9:02 Finding a location for a bar in Japan
10:03 Personal game collection to the bar
15:10 Game bars in Kansai region
16:58 Memorable experiences running the bar
19:57 Modern gaming trends in Japan
22:08 Themed nights at the bar
25:20 Demographics
28:05 Future of retro gaming and trends
28:49 Advices for future bar owners
30:19 Potential collaborations and promotions
31:59 Arcades and retro gaming recommendations in Osaka
35:50 Socials
36:58 Trivia

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