Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s headquarters is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Nintendo was founded in Kyoto in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi as a maker of handmade hanafuda playing cards. The company later moved through toys and electronic entertainment before becoming one of the world's most recognizable video-game companies.
Its Kyoto headquarters reflects the company's unusually strong connection to its founding city. Nintendo's famous game businesses are global, but its corporate base is not in Tokyo, Japan's national capital, a frequent incorrect answer.
Nintendo's video-game history includes systems such as the Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Wii, and Nintendo Switch. Its Kyoto identity remains part of the brand's historical character.