Nintendo's first official store in Japan is set to open its doors later this month, and we've finally been treated to our first look inside its magical, glistening halls.
Located in Tokyo's new Shibuya Parco shopping centre, the store will officially open on 22nd November. We've already seen some of the merchandise you'll be able to get - like Super Mario toys, Animal Crossing homeware, a Mario x Pokémon crossover line, and more - but now it's time to see the actual store itself.
Now, imagine that, but crammed full of exciting products and eager shoppers, too. Hopefully, being a permanent store, Nintendo Tokyo won't see the troubles faced by Pokémon Center London.
Do you hope to visit the store one day? Let us know in the comments.
[source twitter.com]
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Its weird that they are using a statue of Twilight Princess Link and not Breath of the Wild Link. Heck even Skyward Sword Link would have been closer to the modern Zelda.
Its wonderful!!! <3
Looks great. Now if only they would open stores in the UK. London isn't the only UK city, so maybe Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle as well, get them spread out a bit.
@Keroro1979 As awesome as that would be, the recent problems the high streets in the UK are facing and with us not being a big market for Nintendo, I don't see that happening.
This summer, our family visited New York City. Though we saw many sights, my favorite was going to the Nintendo store. We got there about 15 minutes before closing. We looked all around and saw so much stuff and took pictures. I was actually too overwhelmed to buy anything! But I will never forget that experience.
Good luck Toyko store!
Can’t wait till next year when I go over there! Along with Nintendo HQ in Kyoto, this is definitely a must see for me.
@FragRed yeah it's a pipe dream. I'd settle for one in London - it would be popular enough with tourists to keep it going.
@FragRed London and Birmingham would only be the real options
Just in time of the Olympics influx I guess
thats not enough tills
I need that Link statue.
@FragRed I think we are a big market for Nintendo. Granted not as big as US or Japan but the UK+I, France and Germany are the three big markets in EU. That’s why we have an online store and we are very fortunate to have the online store. A store in London (definitely) and Birmingham or Manchester could do well I think.
I think one in both Edinburgh and Glasgow and that would be enough.
I hope I can finally go to Japan next year but I need to save some money as my parents wont be paying for it.
@dugan sounds awesome man! What do they sell? Like shirts, plushies and games?
@entrixx hey I'm going to japan next year too! How much money are you saving for it cuz I think I might go all out!
Ugh, it's beautiful. I want to work at a Nintendo store!
How I wish these were more widespread. There should be a worldwide geographic survey done; in each determined zone, a Nintendo Store should be placed.
@PickledKong64 Yes, lots of shirts, hats, plushies. I don't remember if there were a lot of games, but there were some amiibo for sale. All sorts of little stuff like keychains, hats, etc. There was so much stuff that I froze and could not choose!
Also, there were displays. They had every Nintendo console and handheld on display. They also had every amiibo in a big display. And on a huge screen you could play a game (they had MM2 going) And there was large statues to pose in front of: Mario, Pikachu, Link.
It was a great experience and if you go to New York, you must go. And if you are going to Japan (lucky you!) I hope you get to go to the Tokyo store!
@dugan thanks man sounds awesome! I hope to go to japan but I need to raise alot of money. And if I go to a nintendo store RIP my wallet
I need to move.
@entrixx well dang. I was thinking 2k for me. I'm in high school and working and my parents arent giving me any money. I'm going with a friend who is paying for our hotel, were staying for a few days. I need to buy 1 plane ticket and those are expensive
Wish I could visit a Nintendo Store or something like a Pokemon Center... but there are none in Quebec
@FragRed "As awesome as that would be, the recent problems the high streets in the UK are facing and with us not being a big market for Nintendo, I don't see that happening."
Six hour queues and stock selling out would tell you otherwise
Omg, first I heard of this. I don't mean to brag...., but I am in Tokyo now, and I am still here when it opens. So I will definitely go, if it doesn't have crazy 6 hour lines or anything just to get in....
@entrixx a month! Lucky you! Enjoy your stay then!!!
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