Nintendo goes to launch a Kyoto storefront (at Kyoto Takashimaya SC) to broaden its present lineup in Tokyo and Osaka on October 17 of this 12 months, they usually’re within the “full hype mode” stage of promoting in the meanwhile. This spherical comes within the type of pictures from the writer’s official Nintendo Tokyo Twitter account, and the shop actually sells itself at this level.

Along with Mario-laden constructions like an enormous pipe (full with Mario’s head popping out of it) and a traditional “Mario stage” motif, there are decals for Zelda, Animal Crossing, Pikmin (which I nearly missed!), and Splatoon adorning the home windows. Whereas three of the 4 pictures showcase the spectacular and thematic outdoors of the shop, one in all them offers us a have a look at the merch that may presumably be on sale

At a look, we spot:

• Big pipe statues
• Plush mushrooms and Mario characters/enemies
• T-shirts
• Luggage

Nintendo additionally gave us an official weblog publish, with a preview of extra merch.

It’s not going to be an all-comers scenario although, a minimum of at first. Nintendo notes that “A complete of two,000 individuals shall be invited to the pre-opening by lottery,” the place you may rating visits on October 13 and 14. When you’re native or plan on visiting Kyoto on these dates, you may apply for the lottery right here.

Good luck! I’ll probably be there as soon as the crowds die down the following time I go to Japan.