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Leading investors should note the growing integration of entertainment within retail real estate, exemplified by MAPIC 2025’s emphasis on “retailtainment” and social gaming as key mall anchors. Meanwhile, Japan’s amusement sector is evolving with increased Chinese imports, innovative attractions like immersive enclosures, and a focus on claw machines, reflecting shifting consumer tastes and international influences. Both markets highlight a strategic pivot toward experiential offerings—whether through social entertainment in malls or immersive amusements—indicating a significant trend toward combining leisure with retail, driven by changing audience engagement and international collaborations.

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