Hey, You!
The legendary Taito Hey is portrayed as some sort of utopian wonderland, but it's actually a locked-down regime of authoritarian imperatives. Here are their inflexible demands:
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
In order to play enjoyably and comfortably, please adhere to the following points:
People under 16 entering the arcade after 18:00 – STOP!!✋
People under 18 entering the arcade after 22:00 – STOP!!✋
Underage people drinking alcohol or smoking – STOP!!✋
It is not possible to exchange prizes won in this shop. Thank you for your cooperation. STOP!!✋
We may ask to see proof of age
Behaviour that bothers other customers or interferes with business – STOP!!✋
Data is not backed up in the event of power outages or connectivity issues
Using multiple machines at once – STOP!!✋
We can take absolutely no responsibility for theft or accidents in the arcade so please exercise appropriate caution
People who stay for a long time without playing games – STOP!!✋
Entering the arcade with pets – STOP!!✋
Arcade staff playing on behalf of customers – STOP!!✋
Changing money for purposes other than playing games – STOP!!✋
Refunds after inserting coins – STOP!!✋
Photographer and writer covering Tokyo arcade life – the videogames, the metropolis and the people