JAEPO2023, an exhibition of new arcade games and prizes

The Japan Amusement Expo 2023 (hereinafter referred to as JAEPO 2023) is being held at Makuhari Messe from February 10th to February 11th, 2023.
This event is a business meeting and exhibition that brings together new products such as amusement games, play equipment, and prizes that are often found in arcades, and will be open to the public on the second day, February 11th.
The event has been canceled due to the COVID-3 pandemic, but this year's event will be held for the first time in three years since 2020.

JAEPO2023

The venue opened at 10:2 a.m. on February 10th, and lines quickly formed to try out popular titles.

Mahjong Fight Girl is popular pic.twitter.com/1Exj0h4IPO

— Akihabara Base Camp (@akihabara_bc) February 10, 2023

About an hour and a half after the doors opened, the place was already bustling with activity.

The Sega booth was packed with games and photo booths in collaboration with "Project Sekai."

One thing that particularly caught our eye at the opening was a game cabinet based on the movie "The Fast and the Furious."
The cabinet had four large screens, a moving seat, lots of light, and Mega Max, making it an ultra-combo cabinet.
It's also impressive that the message that appears on the screen at the end of the game isn't "FINISH," as is common in racing games, but "TARGET DESTROYED."

The Fast and Furious cabinet is just like a racing game!
Is there a location that can fit something this amazing? pic.twitter.com/uOCC5b1LWx

— Akihabara Base Camp (@akihabara_bc) February 10, 2023

This "Gan Gan Suideppo" is a shooting gun game for kids, but it's a very impactful cabinet in which water is actually shot from the gun towards the screen with considerable force.

There were a lot of video games at the Eiko booth! In fact, this was the only place this time that had video games!

Various characters will also be there to play, so be sure to take photos with them!

Many prize items on display

JAEPO also has a prize corner where many new prize items are on display.
Here we introduce what was on display at the Sega booth!

The hugely popular "Project Sekai" mascot.
It's a convenient size, so you can take it anywhere.

The figure brand Luminasta has created three-dimensional figures of various popular characters, including "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Tokyo Revengers," "Evangelion," "Re:Zero," and "Hatsune Miku."
A distinctive feature of this series is that it does not have a unified format, but instead uses paintwork and sculpting that makes the most of each individual feature.

The Choconose series can be displayed in a variety of places and includes "Gotoyome" and "Nijigaku".

The Ohiruneko series also features a lineup of seasonal content.

Deformed figures are available in multiple lines, including Tip'n'Pop and CHUBBY COLLECTION.
Collect them in your favorite designs.

Miscellaneous items include tote bags featuring "Detective Conan," a new movie of which is scheduled to be released in April.

There was also a wide selection of Akihabara-style goods, including reclining stuffed toys.

Let's go to JAEPO for the first time in 3 years!

Although what was introduced this time was a business day, there were many games available to try out.
On the public day on February 11th, there will be merchandise sales and more, making it an event where you can have even more fun, so if you're interested, be sure to come along!