Feeling the pinch: Japan’s claw machines cash in on inflation | AFP

As inflation weighs on Japanese households, huge arcades on the outskirts of major cities are installing claw machines filled with eggs, rice, laundry detergent and other necessities. The "shop-and-play destinations" merge essential buying with entertainment so that families do not feel a choice between bringing home the basics and treating themselves to a day out.

Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 http://u.afp.com/wvnD

N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only