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Wanted to talk about your discord channel. I joined to kind of read how people react and I realized that the Advisors/Moderators are not that super friendly. Many of them give one sided opinion about themselves from personal experiences when there are many ways to approach someone’s question regarding Japan. I also live in Japan so I have some knowledge in certain topics that are mentioned from others but it would be rather more helpful if the advisors can “suggest” several options, instead of just only talk about their own personal choices. It’s just my opinion.
same here lol! ever since i got a nintendo switch, ive done a lot of research about nintendo and its history 😃 i was surprised once i got this video notification
I stayed in this neighborhood about five years ago and was impressed by this beautiful old building. The neighborhood used to be a redlight area, Gojo Rakuen, but that was many years ago.
Just checked the prices, it's $1200 per night, with the best room being $2600 per night. If you're well off I guess it'd be pretty amazing as an experience, but it's outside my price range personally. :(
@@onerandomguy4832 I mean just being able to go to Japan and enjoy all the good things there is enough to enjoy life and be happy. :D (Just arrived in Japan like 1 day ago myself, lol). This hotel is like some of the most exclusive hardcore "Nintendo experiences" possible and I'd assume it's mostly aimed at the Japanese audience who're more hardcore in it, or just the filthy rich who want a fancy hotel to spend money on (who might not care about the history as much).
This hotel has so much personality and history. I love how instead of ripping out everything and replacing things, they’ve blended old with new. This is such a great video.
I taught at an English school in Fushimi-Momoyama for a while when I lived in Nara. I could see Nintendo's current headquarters from the train once I knew where to look. I occasionally had people from Nintendo come in for lessons. I even met Shigeru Miyamoto once. I tried to do the tour but my friends and I got lost trying to find Fushimi-Momoyama castle and missed the last tour time. Oh, and the castle was closed too. lol I'll have to check this place out next time I'm in the area. I grew up on Nintendo and now my kids are doing the same.
I'm so glad you got an insider's look on the hotel before it even opens! I would definitely love to stay here one day when I get the chance to go to Japan! I actually did a marketing assignment about Nintendo when I was in high school for college credit. I remember that Nintendo did indeed start off with playing cards before going into video games, which surprised me when I first found out.
The only problem is that in Japan the people did not have a Nintendo. Japan got a unit called the "family computer". America and Europe got a different looking system rebadged as Nintendo
Everything in these videos is perfect! The sound backgorund, the whole concept about each video! I don't know if I can love other channels more than this... Thank you Paolo!! 🙏🏻🔥
Such a cool experience! I had the chance to visit the building a few years back prior to the transformation into a hotel but I would love to stay here overnight one day!!!
This is so cool! A few years ago, I was in Kyoto for business and I made it a point to walk to this landmark. I was curious what it looked like inside so this is very cool
Man, just when you think Paolo has covered it all he hits you with a Nintendo Hotel. What?! So cool!! Just imagine all the Nintendo talks that happened in those rooms..
You’re back with a bang! I’m a huge Nintendo fan and was really curious about how this hotel turned out, as it’s so intimately linked to the company’s heritage. Thanks for making this video!
The quality of your videos are out of this world! We can see how much effort you put into every detail. The editing is phenomenal and every part of your videos flow smoothly and come together nicely. I forget that there’s someone actually holding the camera because it looks as if the camera is floating by itself following you everywhere 😆 that’s how perfect the quality is. You need your own tv 📺 show. Edit: I hope Maiko and Wolfy are doing great!
Paolo your are amazing! I'm from Brazil and at this time, the unique chance to view this is only by your eyes! Thanks and have a good ideas to bring to us!
It’s beautifully done, nice blend of history and modern, I wonder if Nintendo had any input into the design themselves or helped with any of the historical pieces. But bit odd seeing Sony tvs in Nintendo’s HQ haha
Hey Pablo not sure but I heard Luigi mansion, the house in game was design from that place. I think I heard it from a Nintendo documentary not sure what show? but I remember seeing someone taking about that place..
I have to admit, I had no idea about the cards. But the whole place looks really nice, I'd love to see it sometimes on my own :) Well, the fact that one-way flight tickets to Japan average cost is almost the same as your 2 months salary. (I mean of course about standard/minimum wage in my country). I know that you can find some cheaper, so I keep that in my mind once I will try to travel one day XD
This hotel looks so stylish and luxurious my bank account is crying just watching this video. Do I want to stay there? Absolutely! Can I afford it? Umm… financial decisions will have to be made *thinks about which limb to sell*
Looks like a fantastic place. I like how they kept it to the real origins of the Nintendo company rather than trying to cash in on the modern popularity of its video game line.
That’s so cool! I actually stopped by there a couple of years back, but as Paolo said it was just an abandoned historic building at that point. The new HQ is also in the area, but they don’t do tours. (I asked.) This is also not far from Kyoto Brewing and a few other good local beer spots, for those of you who are into craft/local beer. 🍻
@@DoctorEbot ah, you’re right! Actually, I was thinking about Kyoto Beer Lab, which is JUST around the corner from the Marufukuro (Nintendo) Hotel. And which I also visited last time I was there. Both are great, anyway. I actually video blogged the experience, if you’re interested. Anyway, thanks for the correction! 🍻
Don't mind me asking these questions. 1) Do you consider Japan as a highly developed and advanced country ? 2) How would you personally rate Japan (from culture to technology, architecture, food, local products, scenery/landscape, standard of living/quality of life, etc.) on a scale level of 1 to 10 ? 3) What is your overall impression with the Japanese people ? 4) If you have 3 words or more to describe Japan, what would it be ?
It fascinating and beautiful, the ways that they've managed to combine the building's history and architecture together with the updated construction. Their preservation work is admirable.
Hi Paola, please produce more contents around “day in a life” . I love those contents because it is super educational. My wife ❤️ it a lot because it is very enjoyable. Also if you can do a video with regards to Ghibli museum because I grew up watching Ghibli anime. Thanks for your contents!
Also yes, they did cards and toys before moving into video games. The Yamauchi clan were in place of company president until 2002 when Satoru Iwata took over, remaining President until his death in 2015. Hiroshi Yamauchi was the previous President from 1949-2002, and the third President overall. Tatsumi Kimishima was the 5th President, albeit his promotion was due to the death of the previous one. Hiroshi's leadership has resulted in Nintendo being a video game company. Current president is Shuntaro Furukawa, as of mid-2018. Iwata is the only President to die while he was still in office - everyone else either retired or stepped down. Yes I am a nerd. Sue me.
Very nice looking hotel, and rooms. But, I think many will be disappointed that there are few if any references to the video games that made Nintendo what it is. 👍✌
Thanks for this video. I had always wanted to see this, but I think they could have kept some more old cards or games or company history or pictures throughout, it would have made this a real experience, like staying in a museum. It would have been so much more... May be there are not done yet.
Nintendo Headquarters Hotel in Japan - World's First Look Inside. Interesting and engaging video. I support your video. Watched the video on March 26, 2022 rat like. Thank you so much
SPEAKING OF NINTENDO, please, please Paolo; can you do a 'tour' or a visit of some type in the current Nintendo HQ? Maybe a Day in the Life of a Nintendo employee perhaps? Thank you if you ever read this comment and if you ever consider doing this one day!
The hotel is gorgeous! I love the history of the place and it has a bunch of character, but I expected a Nintendo Hotel to be more, well, Nintendo! To have some nintendo themes around. but its still a beautiful building with a rich history and I like it!
I think it's much more tasteful this way. It's elegant and clearly catered to people who are into the historical and heritage aspect more than the pop consumer one. Otherwise it would've looked more like a theme park, and there's already Nintendo World at Universal Studios for that now.
I’m guessing Nintendo has nothing to do with the Hotel at all. It’s just historical significant to Nintendo. From the looks of it, it’s probably Nintendo hq before they even got into the video game industry; but I might be wrong
Wow, it would be cool to stay at a place where a beloved company once was! Also, it’s crazy to think that a place was abandoned for over half of a century before turning it into something else!
Hello Paolo! Thank you so much for your videos, they are great! I have watched them for years! :D I am a video games and manga lover from Sweden. I even drive the AE86 from Initial D! :D I am going to Japan in June, how do I book a stay at this hotel? Regards Håkan Edit: I found it. About 600 USD is a bit too much haha :D
All this can be yours for the low low price of $794.51 (10% off opening commemorative special price, 2 adults, 0 children, 1 room, per night)! I mean it looks amazing and I love the art deco style, but hot damn...
I am glad the building is being used again. It has been about 15 years since I was last at that building and it is mostly the same. Thank you for the update and tour.
Looked up their booking website and right now rooms are around 70,000 yen! That's about $632 a night. Hopefully when/if it hits up booking sites like Rakuten Travel the price will go down
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Wanted to talk about your discord channel. I joined to kind of read how people react and I realized that the Advisors/Moderators are not that super friendly. Many of them give one sided opinion about themselves from personal experiences when there are many ways to approach someone’s question regarding Japan. I also live in Japan so I have some knowledge in certain topics that are mentioned from others but it would be rather more helpful if the advisors can “suggest” several options, instead of just only talk about their own personal choices.
It’s just my opinion.
It's awesome, anyone wanna to try to stay here when visiting Japan ?
One of my favorite videos on here too
It's getting hot in herr why don't you take your jacket off.
Wow, I read about this hotel on some internet article but didn't expect you to cover it! Thanks for the great video per usual, have a great weekend!
My pleasure!
same here lol! ever since i got a nintendo switch, ive done a lot of research about nintendo and its history 😃 i was surprised once i got this video notification
I stayed in this neighborhood about five years ago and was impressed by this beautiful old building.
The neighborhood used to be a redlight area, Gojo Rakuen, but that was many years ago.
Going to Japan one day is one of my biggest dreams, I hope to be able to do it one day
Really want to visit Japan one day!!! Love the videos !
Stay in the room with the bath outside that is a beautiful room
Nice place for sure.
The retro vibe is so cool, would be great to stay in a piece of history like that
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
Just checked the prices, it's $1200 per night, with the best room being $2600 per night. If you're well off I guess it'd be pretty amazing as an experience, but it's outside my price range personally. :(
@@onerandomguy4832 I mean just being able to go to Japan and enjoy all the good things there is enough to enjoy life and be happy. :D (Just arrived in Japan like 1 day ago myself, lol).
This hotel is like some of the most exclusive hardcore "Nintendo experiences" possible and I'd assume it's mostly aimed at the Japanese audience who're more hardcore in it, or just the filthy rich who want a fancy hotel to spend money on (who might not care about the history as much).
Shut up bot, you literally stole someone's comment
This hotel has so much personality and history. I love how instead of ripping out everything and replacing things, they’ve blended old with new. This is such a great video.
I taught at an English school in Fushimi-Momoyama for a while when I lived in Nara. I could see Nintendo's current headquarters from the train once I knew where to look. I occasionally had people from Nintendo come in for lessons. I even met Shigeru Miyamoto once. I tried to do the tour but my friends and I got lost trying to find Fushimi-Momoyama castle and missed the last tour time. Oh, and the castle was closed too. lol I'll have to check this place out next time I'm in the area. I grew up on Nintendo and now my kids are doing the same.
I'm so glad you got an insider's look on the hotel before it even opens! I would definitely love to stay here one day when I get the chance to go to Japan! I actually did a marketing assignment about Nintendo when I was in high school for college credit. I remember that Nintendo did indeed start off with playing cards before going into video games, which surprised me when I first found out.
They also used to sell hoovers and run Love Hotels!
The only problem is that in Japan the people did not have a Nintendo. Japan got a unit called the "family computer". America and Europe got a different looking system rebadged as Nintendo
Everything in these videos is perfect! The sound backgorund, the whole concept about each video! I don't know if I can love other channels more than this... Thank you Paolo!! 🙏🏻🔥
Glad you like them!
Such a cool experience! I had the chance to visit the building a few years back prior to the transformation into a hotel but I would love to stay here overnight one day!!!
パオロ君の動画はホント
本当に素晴らしい！
日本人でも難しい内容を
センスよくわかりやすく
動画にしている。
今後も期待しています(*^^*)
This is so cool! A few years ago, I was in Kyoto for business and I made it a point to walk to this landmark. I was curious what it looked like inside so this is very cool
I herd about Nintendo being a trading card game, on an Nintendo magazine. But how cool is the hotel. Love to stay there one day 😊
Man, just when you think Paolo has covered it all he hits you with a Nintendo Hotel. What?! So cool!! Just imagine all the Nintendo talks that happened in those rooms..
Nothing about that hotel says "Nintendo" to me and what I know of it. I was thinking it was going to be all decked out with Nintendo memorabilia
Well, maybe after they unpack
The balcony is glorious. I love the velvet furniture matching the carpet. Feels very intentionally dated. A vibe!
That's a cool hotel, would love to stay there! 🔥🔥🔥
You’re back with a bang! I’m a huge Nintendo fan and was really curious about how this hotel turned out, as it’s so intimately linked to the company’s heritage. Thanks for making this video!
As a Nintendo fanboy, I approve of this video 👍
I love how they didn't fully overhaul it, but integrated the new & old. I can't wait for your next video on the hotel.
My Japanese teacher knows this dude
The quality of your videos are out of this world! We can see how much effort you put into every detail. The editing is phenomenal and every part of your videos flow smoothly and come together nicely. I forget that there’s someone actually holding the camera because it looks as if the camera is floating by itself following you everywhere 😆 that’s how perfect the quality is. You need your own tv 📺 show.
Edit: I hope Maiko and Wolfy are doing great!
Paolo your are amazing! I'm from Brazil and at this time, the unique chance to view this is only by your eyes! Thanks and have a good ideas to bring to us!
It’s beautifully done, nice blend of history and modern, I wonder if Nintendo had any input into the design themselves or helped with any of the historical pieces. But bit odd seeing Sony tvs in Nintendo’s HQ haha
Hey Pablo not sure but I heard Luigi mansion, the house in game was design from that place. I think I heard it from a Nintendo documentary not sure what show? but I remember seeing someone taking about that place..
That’s exciting!! Hadn’t been the biggest Nintendo fan although I’ve been reminiscing. Sony PlayStation and Nintendo when they launched. The days😊🍣🥟🍚👍
I have to admit, I had no idea about the cards. But the whole place looks really nice, I'd love to see it sometimes on my own :)
Well, the fact that one-way flight tickets to Japan average cost is almost the same as your 2 months salary. (I mean of course about standard/minimum wage in my country). I know that you can find some cheaper, so I keep that in my mind once I will try to travel one day XD
I love your day in the life of.. videos. Please make some
The room with the kitchenette would be a good choice......plenty of room to enjoy family time. Looking forward to your "stay" video. 👍👏❤
This hotel looks so stylish and luxurious my bank account is crying just watching this video. Do I want to stay there? Absolutely! Can I afford it? Umm… financial decisions will have to be made *thinks about which limb to sell*
Looks like a fantastic place. I like how they kept it to the real origins of the Nintendo company rather than trying to cash in on the modern popularity of its video game line.
4:42 That's a Wyoming King Bed. The biggest one is called the Alaskan King Bed.
That’s so cool! I actually stopped by there a couple of years back, but as Paolo said it was just an abandoned historic building at that point. The new HQ is also in the area, but they don’t do tours. (I asked.)
This is also not far from Kyoto Brewing and a few other good local beer spots, for those of you who are into craft/local beer. 🍻
Yeah, Kyoto Brewing is great…but isn’t like a 45 minute walk from there?
@@DoctorEbot ah, you’re right! Actually, I was thinking about Kyoto Beer Lab, which is JUST around the corner from the Marufukuro (Nintendo) Hotel. And which I also visited last time I was there.
Both are great, anyway. I actually video blogged the experience, if you’re interested. Anyway, thanks for the correction! 🍻
@@Jordan-inJapan damn that’s right around the corner. Nice.
I wonder is kyoto animation (KyoAni, for those in the know) in the area...
@@PrograError I think that’s on the other side of Kyoto Station. A bit far to walk but you can get there pretty easily on the subway.
Sending love from Portugal. Your videos helped me so much when I visited Japan in 2018, can't wait to go back
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I walked past this building 4 years agi when I visited Kyoto. Nice this is being repurposed
Nice to see an imported clock from Fried. Benzing manufactured in Black Forest, Germany.
video is just as good as always
such a small space for such a big company lol
Paolo I m your big fan from India. I wish we can talk and meet in future. And you should stay in the 2 room
They say of you play a ROM in that hotel the vengeful spirit of Nintendo will manifest.
It fascinating and beautiful, the ways that they've managed to combine the building's history and architecture together with the updated construction. Their preservation work is admirable.
Another video that makes me want to be rich af
Wow I’m really glad I visited this before it was turned into a lame tourist spot🤮
going there would be like a mecca for muslims. that would be the cathedral for gamers at heart.
Wondering if perhaps the Yamauchi family lived in the home until recent past 🤔
I thought that it was called "family computer" in Japan.
Fun fact: Nintendo used to own a Love Hotel before it developed video games.
Hi Paola, please produce more contents around “day in a life” . I love those contents because it is super educational. My wife ❤️ it a lot because it is very enjoyable. Also if you can do a video with regards to Ghibli museum because I grew up watching Ghibli anime. Thanks for your contents!
I didn’t know Nintendo started as a playing cards company. Cool!
Welcome back. Hope Wolfy is feeling better now.😊
Awesome coverage I grew up playing Nintendo!
i was expecting to see some mario luigi wallpapers instead i got classy interior designs
Nintendo is so special to me, and it’s one of my dream jobs lol
The vibe is off the chart!! Can't wait to visiting there, gonna be really Nostalgia
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This hotel looks so cool to stay at! (Fun fact nintendo used to run hotels at one point)
Yeah, excited to be there next month!
Wow, I didn’t know this existed. Thank you Paolo!
I can’t believe Nintendo was founded 1889
All the beautiful Art Deco details and that heritage lift!!! 😍😍😍😍
Imagine what this guy would do if japan didnt exist
It's a beautiful place to stay👍 Gonna bet it costs a bit more than a capsule hotel😎
Now Japan only needs to re-open for tourists.
I enjoy watching Paolo’s sponsors, they are fun
Always love ur videos
It's amazing how they managed to turn an old warehouse into a modern comfortable hotel.
Omg this was great!! Working for Nintendo of Canada has inspired me to work at Nintendo in Japan one day 🤣 いつもありがとうございます！
No.
Freaking.
WAAAAAY!
I did find the current-day HQ, and got some pics, but never the old one. This is epic!
Also yes, they did cards and toys before moving into video games.
The Yamauchi clan were in place of company president until 2002 when Satoru Iwata took over, remaining President until his death in 2015. Hiroshi Yamauchi was the previous President from 1949-2002, and the third President overall. Tatsumi Kimishima was the 5th President, albeit his promotion was due to the death of the previous one. Hiroshi's leadership has resulted in Nintendo being a video game company.
Current president is Shuntaro Furukawa, as of mid-2018.
Iwata is the only President to die while he was still in office - everyone else either retired or stepped down.
Yes I am a nerd. Sue me.
Definitely try staying in the original CEOs room
When Paolo uploads. I always click as soon as possible on the new video.
So amazing! Thank you for sharing this experience. It’s crazy just to dream about the history the rooms created.
どの棟に泊まるか悩みますね！高いから慎重に選ばないと🤣
Did not know the history of the company, how cool. Love the architecture!
Where do you get a bed that huge????
Definitely will look into staying at this hotel whenever the border opens back up
Very nice looking hotel, and rooms. But, I think many will be disappointed that there are few if any references to the video games that made Nintendo what it is. 👍✌
Nintendo saved the video game industry...
Jan got really triggered by this video 🥴
そのへんよくわかります☺️
京都の誇りの企業です☺️
That is spectacular Nintendo Hotel 🏨 Headquarters, Paolo.
the hotel totally has a Studio Ghibli vibe 😍
Thanks for this video. I had always wanted to see this, but I think they could have kept some more old cards or games or company history or pictures throughout, it would have made this a real experience, like staying in a museum. It would have been so much more... May be there are not done yet.
Nintendo is planning to do all that in the nearby Uji plant where they used to make playing cards back in the day...
Nintendo Headquarters Hotel in Japan - World's First Look Inside. Interesting and engaging video. I support your video. Watched the video on March 26, 2022 rat like. Thank you so much
SPEAKING OF NINTENDO, please, please Paolo; can you do a 'tour' or a visit of some type in the current Nintendo HQ? Maybe a Day in the Life of a Nintendo employee perhaps?
Thank you if you ever read this comment and if you ever consider doing this one day!
The hotel is gorgeous! I love the history of the place and it has a bunch of character, but I expected a Nintendo Hotel to be more, well, Nintendo! To have some nintendo themes around. but its still a beautiful building with a rich history and I like it!
I think it's much more tasteful this way. It's elegant and clearly catered to people who are into the historical and heritage aspect more than the pop consumer one. Otherwise it would've looked more like a theme park, and there's already Nintendo World at Universal Studios for that now.
I’m guessing Nintendo has nothing to do with the Hotel at all. It’s just historical significant to Nintendo. From the looks of it, it’s probably Nintendo hq before they even got into the video game industry; but I might be wrong
Looking forward to seeing what food 🍱
Wow, it would be cool to stay at a place where a beloved company once was! Also, it’s crazy to think that a place was abandoned for over half of a century before turning it into something else!
Glad to see you out of quarantine Paolo.
I hope you do Sega eventually 🙏🏾
Stay in a room with the most history haha :P
Hello Paolo!
Thank you so much for your videos, they are great! I have watched them for years! :D
I am a video games and manga lover from Sweden. I even drive the AE86 from Initial D! :D
I am going to Japan in June, how do I book a stay at this hotel?
Regards
Håkan
Edit: I found it. About 600 USD is a bit too much haha :D
All this can be yours for the low low price of $794.51 (10% off opening commemorative special price, 2 adults, 0 children, 1 room, per night)! I mean it looks amazing and I love the art deco style, but hot damn...
This looks amazing, Ando is an incredible architect. I'd really love to stay here. Great video.
Loved your t-shirt!!!😅👌
I am glad the building is being used again. It has been about 15 years since I was last at that building and it is mostly the same. Thank you for the update and tour.
Hope your kid is feeling better
The fking best video of 2022, amazing been there Paolo great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼greetings from Peru 🇵🇪
Looked up their booking website and right now rooms are around 70,000 yen! That's about $632 a night. Hopefully when/if it hits up booking sites like Rakuten Travel the price will go down
like rooms for 800 dollars per night?! Even as a Nintendo fanboy, no thank you -.-
I'm going to hotel mario lol