Why I Built a Digital Museum of Japanese Retro Games

When I was a child, I spent countless hours completely absorbed in video games.  

Recently, those memories have returned to me—not just the fun of playing, but the feeling of wonder, discovery, and imagination that these games carried.  

But what fascinates me most is the way they reflect the culture, technology, and imagination of their time.  

Japanese arcade and console games from the 1980s and 1990s were more than entertainment—they were cultural artifacts that shaped a generation.  

Yet, when I looked online, I often found these games presented only as “nostalgia” or “speedruns.”  

Rarely were they treated with the dignity of a museum exhibit.  

That is why I decided to create this project: to archive, curate, and present retro games as cultural heritage.   you.  

Looking Ahead

This museum is only at its beginning. In the coming months, I plan to expand the exhibits in several directions.

Broader coverage: documenting not only famous titles, but also overlooked gems that reveal hidden aspects of Japanese gaming culture.

My long-term vision is to build a trusted archive that endures beyond trends and algorithms—a quiet, dignified gallery where retro games can be revisited, studied, and appreciated for generations to come.

Thank you for visiting this first post. Please think of this as the “opening ceremony” of a long-term archive.

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