June 6th Officially Designated as "Online Crane Game Day" in Japan
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 20:00
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The Japan Online Crane Game Operators Association (JOCA) has announced that June 6th has been officially registered as "Online Crane Game Day" by the Japan Anniversary Association. Online crane games allow users to remotely control real arcade claw machines using their smartphones or PCs. The date was chosen because the number '6' resembles a crane's claw, and two '6's side-by-side perfectly represent the machine's iconic two-armed mechanism. JOCA aims to use this day to boost cultural recognition, promote safe operating environments, and host future celebratory campaigns.