Nintendo Fukuoka: Fourth Official Store in Japan Announced for Late 2025 Launch

Nintendo Announces Fukuoka Store, Expanding Official Retail Presence in Japan Nintendo continues to expand its official brick-and-mortar retail experience with the announcement of Nintendo Fukuoka, its fourth official store in Japan.

Unveiled through the company’s official Japanese X (formerly Twitter) account on May 19, 2025, this upcoming location is set to open at AMU PLAZA HAKATA, situated within JR Hakata City, at the end of 2025.

The news comes hot on the heels of last week's opening of Nintendo San Francisco, the company’s second U.S.

retail store following the flagship Nintendo New York. Nintendo Fukuoka will join the ranks of three other official stores operating within Japan: Nintendo Tokyo, Nintendo Kyoto, and Nintendo Osaka.

These destinations have garnered enthusiastic responses from local and international fans alike, largely due to their diverse range of exclusive merchandise, interactive displays, and special in-store experiences such as console customization and themed events.

By establishing a presence in Fukuoka, Nintendo is extending its reach to serve a broader demographic of Japanese gamers and brand enthusiasts. In the official announcement, Nintendo stated, "Nintendo’s official store, Nintendo Fukuoka, will open at AMU PLAZA HAKATA inside JR Hakata City at the end of 2025." This statement underscores Nintendo’s commitment to creating touchpoints for its community, offering unique products and hands-on opportunities for fans outside the major metropolitan hubs of Tokyo and Osaka. While the company has yet to disclose an exact opening day beyond the projected ‘late 2025’ window, anticipation within the industry is building.

As history has shown with Nintendo Tokyo (opened in November 2019), Nintendo Osaka (opened in November 2022), and Nintendo Kyoto (opened in October 2023), these retail locations quickly become must-visit destinations for fans and collectors.

Each store offers an evolving catalog of Nintendo Switch accessories, merchandise themed around legendary franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing, as well as periodic collaborations and event-exclusive items. Nintendo’s strategic placement within AMU PLAZA HAKATA—a major commercial hub in Fukuoka—positions the store for significant foot traffic from both locals and visitors traveling via JR Hakata Station.

As Nintendo strengthens its retail footprint in Japan, the brand reaffirms its commitment to innovation not only in software and hardware, such as the Nintendo Switch and eShop, but also in consumer engagement through immersive, themed experiences. With Nintendo Fukuoka set to open doors at the end of 2025, fans can look forward to another vibrant destination for all things Nintendo.

For official updates and announcements, follow Nintendo’s Japanese X account and check the company’s global news channels throughout the coming year.

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