Tampopo Arcade

Tampopo Arcade - The first underground documentary made regarding the birth of Japanese Arcade Pop Culture, here in the United States. Tampopo Arcade 2 was made to express and define American Arcade Awareness. Currently, only a handful of arcades contain Konami's Bemani games such as Dance Dance Revolution and Beatmania IIDX. It is the hardcore players that have shaped the future and popularity of the Arcade scene.

Konam's Bemani Arcade Game Series originated in Japan in 1998. The popularity has spawned here in the United States, and is growing rapidly due to the complexity of the Arcade.  Shock Culture is a better word to describe the Tampopo Arcade 2.

pictures from the premiere

much more coming soon...