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While the West abandoned arcades, Japan perfected them. Taito Station and Round1 are still cultural hubs. Moreover, the mobile gaming market ( Fate/Grand Order , Genshin Impact —though Chinese, inspired by Japanese mechanics) rivals consoles. The Gacha (loot box) mechanic, controversial in the West, is a legally regulated part of Japanese childhood, embedded in the Japanese entertainment industry and culture as a modern form of capsule toys.