One less reported aspect of price increase is Nintendo hanafuda and playing cards now being “open price” due to the soaring costs. Even though these products generating only a fraction of company profit, Nintendo’s spokesperson stated:
特別な製品なので撤退する選択肢はないが
Since they are extraordinary products, withdrawing [from the market] is not an option.
Never forget your roots.
[Originally posted on 2026-06-08 Pacific Time]
