![]() The “ do” (堂) in the last syllable is believed to mean a shrine or sanctuary. Ultimately, the author of the article suggests that the “real” meaning of Nintendo could be “the company that is allowed to produce hanafuda” or “the temple of free hanafuda.” “ Nin” ( 任 ) could mean “ let someone do,” while “ ten” (天) is short for “ tengu,” which serves as a symbol for playing cards (and illegal gambling in general) or the hanafuda cards produced by the company itself. An article published in one popular video gaming and “otaku” culture site examines the meaning of Nintendo in relation to how the company evolved over the years. The word Nintendo is popularly believed to mean, “ leaving luck to heaven” or “ leaving one’s fortune in the hands of fate.” However, some assert that these meanings or translations don’t take into account the history of the company. For its business overseas, the company used the name The Nintendo Playing Card Co. The company was based in Kyoto and became known for its handmade cards called “ Hanafuda.” It was in 1949 that the company changed its name to Nintendo Karuta Co., Ltd. ![]() Nintendo was founded in 1889 by Japanese entrepreneur Fusajiro Yamauchi as a playing card manufacturer and marketer. So how did this Japanese company manage to become a global force in the video gaming industry? How did the characteristically Japanese games Pokémon, Mario, and the Legend of Zelda become some of the most popular and successful video games in the world? Nintendo story – its origins A number of Nintendo’s renowned video games are still played by gamers at present. It is already regarded as one of the icons of video gaming. ![]() It may no longer be as popular and influential as it was in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but it remains to be one of Japan’s most valuable companies as you will see in this Nintendo story. Every devoted gamer knows what Nintendo is. ![]()
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