Tokyo, Japan’s famous for its secret bars, and a new hidden gem just opened up in the city. Nintendo fans are going to want to visit this spot—it’s a cafe dedicated to Nintendo called 84. The cafe was even created by a former Nintendo Co. employee and it’s full of video game artifacts, art, and memorabilia.
Toru Hashimoto is the man who created the secret cafe that has all things Super Mario, Pokemon, and Dragon Quest. Trying to find the spot is an experience, but it’s worth it. You won’t find it on any map and there aren’t any sigs of the door. It’s hidden deep in the Sibuya district.
The owner transformed a members-only diner into a cafe that’s not open to anyone who can find it. According to the company’s website, it’s for “people who love games, people who like games a lot, people who like games a little, people who don’t like or hate games, people who don’t understand games at all.”
Inside you’ll find artifacts that date back to Hashimoto’s time working for Nintendo and ones he’s collected over the years. There are also autographs from video game creators like Shigeki Morimoto, who’s one of the Pokemon franchise creators and a cafe regular.
The address is only given to those who make reservations, but they’ve asked to keep it top-secret, so others can try and locate 84. To make reservations visit the cafe’s website.
