2018 February and March Fighting Game Events in Tokyo

I’m super excited for EVO Japan. It will be my first EVO, but I’m not
sure that counts. I’ve been living in Japan for the past ten years,
and regularly go to the Fighter’s Crossover (that’s the name) Street
Fighter V weekly event at E-sports Square (that’s the place).

I want to gather information about events that will happen around the
EVO JP timeframe. I’ll ask people I know – I personally only know
much about Street Fighter – and keep this post up to date.

I’m not going to list EVO Japan or side tournaments here, but if you
are interested see the EVO Japan side tournament section. There is
Anime Evo Japan, which includes MVCI, and I was surprised to see a
SF3 Cooperation Cup special.

The arcade scene is vibrant, and you are likely to find competition at
any arcade, but some are more well known than others. You might want to check out

• Mikado Arcade, Map Takadanobaba
• Taito Station Shinjuku East Exit, Map
• Various arcades in Akihabara, Club Sega, Hey!
• Various shops in Akihabara like the retro game store Super Potato, Map
• Play Spot Big One 2nd, Map. Out in Chiba, but good place for 3rd Strike or Melty Blood. (Thanks Arlieth!)
• Game Newton, Map. Lots of ST setups.
• Your Warehouse, Map Kawasaki (For the crazy design)
• Game Bar A Button, Map
• This JP travel guide with a list of arcades and the scenes they are known for, compiled by 310.venom
• Maybe a maid cafe or something? They’re everyhere in Akihabara.
• This Sagat themed store about Saga-ken in Ginza 3F commn ginza, inside Ramo Frutas Cafe. Operating from 2018-01-22 to 2018-01-28, 10am – 9pm.

Justin Wong wrote a guide to Japan so check that out too. Lots of
good practical information about what you should do to prepare. Get a
suica card, how to get a pocket wifi, etc.