Nintendo Museum Exhibits Things They Made But You Won't Believe

Surprisingly or not, Nintendo has set up a museum in Kyoto, Japan, to showcase the 135 years of history it has walked through and is still counting. 

Shigeru Miyamoto, a prestigious developer who joined Nintendo in 1977 and created some of the best-selling franchises like Mario, the Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, has led a brief tour of the Museum. 

He first walked to a Mario-themed plaza, which once was filled with trucks but is now decorated with green pipes, brick blocks, and a ? block that makes me want to jump and get some coins, and, of course, a super mushroom on them. 

On the second floor, you will see a collection of products that Nintendo has released since it was established. The majority of the exhibited items here are about video games, including hardware like Famicom, namely the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), but there are some exceptions. I was surprised when Miyamoto-san said Nintendo worked on in-home entertainment before video games. So, in this area, visitors would see toys, guns, playing cards, chess game boards, and even a baby stroller. 

He then heads down to the first floor, which is full of “interactive experiences.” There, you can find a giant screen on the ground where you can stand to play a traditional Japanese card game using a smart device. 

You’ll get an entry pass when entering the museum, which is loaded with digital coins that you can use while exploring the exhibits. One activity where you can use the coins is the Ultra Machine, a pitching machine from 56 years ago. It’s located in one of the several rooms that are decorated according to Japanese homes back in the ’60s. 

I was going to choose one or two things Miyamoto mentioned in the video but ended up bringing too much here. There are a lot more interesting things to discover from the video, and I believe much more while visiting the museum in person.

The Nintendo Museum’s grand opening is set for Oct 2 this year, and you can visit the museum’s official website to learn more and maybe book a visit. Also, don't forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our Telegram channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Reddit, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.