

One absolute legend who has helped bring the world of Nintendo to life over the years is Super Smash Bros. creator and director Masahiro Sakurai – so it’s no surprise he’s been given the chance to tour the whole thing ahead of its official opening in Kyoto, Japan on 2nd October 2024.
Yes, that’s right – instead of having to reserve a ticket or wait in long lines, he’s already had a look around – showing off a photo of the singing Toads. Here’s a rough machine translation of what he had to say, and spoiler alert… it sounds like he had a fun time!
Masahiro Sakurai: “I went to the Nintendo Museum for a sneak preview of the museum. It was very interesting to see the history of the games that I have been involved with, both as a player and as a creator. I’m sure everyone has a different history and memories, but as for me, I just wanted to keep looking at it!”

If you would like to find out more about the Nintendo Museum ahead of its launch in October, be sure to check out our existing coverage here on Nintendo Life:

One absolute legend who has helped bring the world of Nintendo to life over the years is Super Smash Bros. creator and director Masahiro Sakurai - so it's no surprise he's been given the chance to tour the whole thing ahead of its official opening in Kyoto, Japan on 2nd October 2024.
Yes, that's right - instead of having to reserve a ticket or wait in long lines, he's already had a look around - showing off a photo of the singing Toads. Here's a rough machine translation of what he had to say, and spoiler alert... it sounds like he had a fun time!
Masahiro Sakurai: "I went to the Nintendo Museum for a sneak preview of the museum. It was very interesting to see the history of the games that I have been involved with, both as a player and as a creator. I'm sure everyone has a different history and memories, but as for me, I just wanted to keep looking at it!"
私、ひと足先にニンテンドーミュージアムの内覧に行ってきました。
遊び手としても作り手としても、つきあったゲームたちへの歴史を俯瞰しているようで非常に趣深かったです。
人によって歴史や想い出は異なるでしょうけど、私としてはずっと眺めていたいぐらいで! https://t.co/L18r7QhRsw pic.twitter.com/Xtpc9D8z2i— 桜井 政博 / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) August 20, 2024

If you would like to find out more about the Nintendo Museum ahead of its launch in October, be sure to check out our existing coverage here on Nintendo Life:
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