About the Japan trips

2018: Tokyo for 1 week.

2026: Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo for 10 days.

Here I'll list all the Nintendo and Zelda-related things I have done in Japan! I feel so lucky just to have been there at all. Definitely my favorite country to visit, and I'm hoping we can go visit it many more times in the future.

Nintendo Headquarters

There are several different Nintendo buildings in Kyoto. One of them is more guarded than the other. Standing infront of it definitely felt a bit surreal! I wonder if Miyamoto was at work that day?

The Old Nintendo Headquarters (Marukufuro Hotel)

This is the original Nintendo Headquarters (when they used to make playing cards) turned into a hotel. I'd love to actually spend a night here, but since it's a luxury hotel, it's obviously a bit more pricey..

Super Nintendo World

The Super Nintendo World opened up at Universal Studios Japan in 2021. They added the Donkey Kong World in 2024. And who knows, maybe they'll add something Zelda in the future? During our visit in march 2026 they also celebrated their 5th Anniversary with special items and events.

Nintendo Museum

The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto opened up in 2024. To get tickets, you have to first enter the lottery. If you win, you get to purchase tickets for selected dates through your MyNintendo account. You get a ticket that acts as your play card that can be used inside of the museum. The first floor has interractive games you can use your card for (you spend "coins" on these), and the second floor is the actual museum with a strict "no photo" policy. They also have a cafe and a museum shop.

Editmode Open Office

The Editmode Store has the official license to use Nintendo's characters and logos in their designs. They have a "open office" once a month where customers can walk in and purchase items directly. The owner and creator Enami Masaaki has a lot of his collection on display inside of the shop for everyone to look at.

International Manga Museum

A place to go if you like manga! They have the hand-sculptures of Akira Himekawa and some shikishis on display, as well as drawings and signatures of many different artists in the cafe next door.

Nakano Broadway

Treasure hunting is always fun! This is where you'll find most of the special Mandarake stores, and highest chance for vintage and rare Zelda stuff.

Super Potato

Super Potato usually has a lot of the Japanese Zelda games, and sometimes rare displays and posters. The store can be found in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.

Nintendo Stores

There are currently 4 Nintendo Stores in Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka.

84 Hashi Cafe

 This is a secret location bar owned by Toru Hashimoto, a former engineer at Nintendo. I've known about it for years since I read about it in Nindori magazines and online articles, so being finally able to step into this place myself felt surreal. There are signed artworks and tons of memorabilia to look at everywhere, and you get to ask questions and learn the story behind each item. Hashi and the staff are super humble and friendly, it was an amazing experience that I would recommend to any video game fan.

I hope we can come back to visit them again! (Note to self: remember to bring the 84 Hashi Passport!)

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