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Japan is an arcade gamer's paradise. While U.S. arcades are giving way to adults-only chains like Jillian's and Dave & Buster's, the gaming scene in Tokyo is as strong as ever. Giant "game centers," many owned by companies that produce the games inside, are everywhere. They're all open well into the wee hours for the addicted. Many arcades include games that can be played on-line such as Derby Owners Club and Mahjongg Fight Club. If you don't mind the pervasive smoke, arcades are a wonderful way to drop hundreds if not thousands of yen at a time.