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Long-Awaited Nintendo Museum Opening In Japan Later This Year

May 20, 2024 By ausretrogamer

Japan to Open Long-Awaited Nintendo Museum This Autumn (northern hemisphere)

Nintendo enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the highly anticipated Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, is set to open its doors this spring (or autumn if you like in the northern hemisphere).

Originally slated for a 2021 opening, the museum’s completion has been confirmed in a recent financial earnings report. The final preparations are underway, with an official grand opening expected later this year. The museum promises to be a landmark destination for fans of the iconic video game company.

This will be another venue to add to the already growing “This to do and see in Japan” bucket list! For more details, visit the TimeOut article here.

The Nintendo Museum To Be Completed By March 2024

September 15, 2023 By ausretrogamer

How darn awesome will this be when it’s finished in March 2024!

Nintendo is converting their old plant in Kyoto, Japan, into a museum to showcase products from throughout their long history in gaming.

If you are planning a trip to Japan next year, perhaps consider checking our the Nintendo Museum while you are there for the cherry blossom season 😉

Previously announced as Nintendo gallery, the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, will display a wide variety of Nintendo products from the company’s history. Stay tuned for more info, as construction is planned to be completed by the end of March 2024. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/xeEOivcVHp

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 14, 2023

Birdseye view of the Nintendo Museum roof – love the question mark [?]
Image source: Nintendo

story source: theverge.com

19th Century Nintendo Office Recreated by Fan To Store His Collection

April 9, 2021 By ausretrogamer

This is what we call fan dedication! Actually, French Nintendo collector, Fabrice Heilig is what we would call a dedicated SUPERFAN!

Not only does Fabrice have an extensive collection of all things Nintendo, he has gone the extra (massive) step to recreate Nintendo’s 19th century Kyoto office in his backyard. Fabrice has created what all collectors yearn for – extra space (to house his collection), which he has done in style and in keeping with his love of all things Nintendo.

We must say, the result is incredible! Fabrice has faithfully recreated the iconic Nintendo building, with a tasteful fit-out to match the traditional Japanese style. If he wanted to charge for visits, we’d be his first customer!

Read more about the process of recreating this amazing building (with a ton more pics!) at Before Mario. This is amazing stuff.

Let the planning begin!