Shibuya
A massive photo safari of the treasure trove of amazing stuff waiting at Nintendo’s brand-new Shibuya destination store!
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New shop within walking distance from Scramble Intersection also has giant Mewtwo in research tube greeting guests.
Extra-cute Animal Crossing kitchenware also on offer at Japan’s first-ever dedicated Nintendo store.
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