Nintendo FUKUOKA, Nintendo’s First Store in Kyushu, Set to Open on November 14

Nintendo FUKUOKA, Nintendo’s First Store in Kyushu, Set to Open on November 14, Expanding the Pilgrimage Map for Gaming Fans

Nintendo Co., Ltd. recently announced that its first directly operated store in Japan’s Kyushu region—Nintendo FUKUOKA—will grandly open on November 14, 2025, inside the Fukuoka Mitsukoshi department store. This marks the fourth store in Japan, following Nintendo TOKYO, OSAKA, and KYOTO, signifying a significant expansion of its offline retail network.

Store Details:

Store Name: Nintendo FUKUOKA

Opening Date: November 14, 2025

Address: 1F, Shin-kan (New Building), Fukuoka Mitsukoshi, 2-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0001

Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Aligned with Fukuoka Mitsukoshi department store)

Product Features & Shopping Experience:

Nintendo FUKUOKA will continue the unique, joyful atmosphere characteristic of Nintendo’s official stores, offering an immersive Nintendo world for fans in Kyushu and surrounding areas. The store will provide a wide variety of official Nintendo merchandise, primarily including:

Exclusive Limited-Edition Products: Similar to the Tokyo and Osaka stores, the Fukuoka store is expected to offer exclusive items featuring Fukuoka regional characteristics or store-limited designs. These may include Mario T-shirts printed with Fukuoka landmarks (such as Fukuoka Tower or Yatai stalls) or Kirby plush toys inspired by local specialties (like mentaiko), all boasting high collectible value.

Full Range of Game Software & Hardware: Customers can purchase the latest Nintendo Switch consoles, Joy-Con controllers, and the full lineup of popular game software, including The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, and Animal Crossing.

Extensive Character Merchandise: The store will bring together character goods from all popular IPs like Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, and Animal Crossing. A complete range of products will be available, from plush toys, stationery, and apparel to everyday miscellaneous goods.

Immersive Interactive Areas: Dedicated display and interactive experience zones will be set up within the store, allowing customers to try out games, take photos with life-size character models, and fully immerse themselves in the charm of Nintendo’s gaming culture.

Nintendo’s establishment of Nintendo FUKUOKA aims to get closer to the vast player community in the Kyushu region, providing a unique brand experience through the physical retail space and strengthening emotional connections with fans. The opening of this new store will undoubtedly add a significant new landmark to the pop culture and tourism map of Fukuoka and the wider Kyushu area.

A large influx of fans is anticipated during the initial opening period. Customers planning to visit are advised to pay attention to follow-up announcements from Nintendo regarding opening events and crowd management measures.