# JAPAN GAME MUSEUM UPDATE **Source:** Pinball News Website **Type:** article **Published:** 2017-01-30 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2017/01/30/japan-game-museum-update --- ## Analysis The Japan Game Museum in Inuyama City closed to the public in January 2016 and converted to a warehouse for video games and pinball machines, though it remains open to VIP guests. The museum continues acquiring classic machines like Grand Lizard (Williams, 1986), and museum chief Mr. Tsuji is planning an expansion project to build a new, larger facility. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Japan Game Museum was closed since January 2016 — _Article states as factual observation from September 2016 visit_ - [HIGH] JGM became a warehouse of video games and pinballs — _Documented through photographs and description in article_ - [HIGH] JGM continues to acquire new machines, including Grand Lizard (Williams, 1986) — _Article explicitly states acquisition and provides photograph_ - [HIGH] Museum chief Mr. Tsuji is planning a huge project to build a new and bigger JGM — _Article states Mr. Tsuji is planning expansion; author observed him describing plans to VIP guests_ ### Notable Quotes > "However, Japan Game Museum is still open to VIPs like me." > — **[name withheld pending review]**, N/A > _Indicates museum maintains selective access despite public closure_ > "Japan Game Museum keeps on acquiring new games, including a new Grand Lizard (Williams, 1986)" > — **[name withheld pending review]**, N/A > _Confirms museum's continued collecting activity and interest in classic machines_ > "I hope that his dream can come true in the near future." > — **[name withheld pending review]**, N/A > _Expresses optimism about expansion plans despite current warehouse status_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Japan Game Museum | organization | Museum in Inuyama City, Japan housing video games and pinball machines; closed to public since January 2016, open to VIPs | | Inuyama City | location | City in Japan where Japan Game Museum is located | | Mr. Tsuji | person | Chief of Japan Game Museum; planning expansion project for new larger facility | | Grand Lizard | game | Williams pinball machine from 1986; recently acquired by JGM | | Williams | company | Pinball manufacturer that produced Grand Lizard (1986) | ### Signals - **[venue_signal]** Japan Game Museum transitioned from public venue to private warehouse for games and pinball machines in early 2016, indicating shift in business model or financial constraints (confidence: high) — Closed since January 2016; now operates as warehouse open only to VIP guests - **[collector_signal]** JGM actively acquiring classic pinball machines including Williams titles; demonstrates continued collecting despite operational changes (confidence: high) — Recently acquired Grand Lizard (Williams, 1986); article notes JGM 'keeps on acquiring new games' - **[business_signal]** Museum chief planning major expansion project to build new larger facility, signaling potential return to public operations or scaled growth (confidence: medium) — Mr. Tsuji planning 'huge project to build a new and bigger JGM'; author observed him describing plans to VIP guests - **[historical_signal]** Japan Game Museum serving as archival/preservation facility for classic pinball machines in Asian market (confidence: high) — Museum maintains collection of video games and pinballs; acquiring classic titles like Grand Lizard from 1986 --- ## Transcript Date: 26 September, 2016 Location: Inuyama City, Japan The Japan Game Museum (JGM) was the final destination of my Osaka-Nagoya trip in September 2016. ![The Japan Game Museum](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/japan-game-museum/1.jpg) The Japan Game Museum Major changes had been taking place at JGM. They were: JGM had been closed since January 2016. ![The closed sign](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/japan-game-museum/2.jpg) Closed since January 2016 The JGM has become a warehouse of video games and pinballs. ![A warehouse full of games](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/japan-game-museum/3.jpg) A warehouse full of games However, the JGM is still open to VIPs like me. \(^o^)/ ![Only open to VIP guests](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/japan-game-museum/4.jpg) Only open to VIP guests The JGM keeps on acquiring new games, including a new Grand Lizard (Williams, 1986) ![The JGM's new Grand Lizard](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/japan-game-museum/5.jpg) The JGM’s new Grand Lizard The chief of JGM, Mr Tsuji, is now planning a huge project to build a new and bigger JGM.   I hope that his dream can come true in the near future. ![Describing plans for the new JGM to VIP guests ](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/sites/japan-game-museum/6.jpg) Describing plans for the new JGM to VIP guests _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: 30f28bd5-0e32-4a0d-9437-b19ba04c2f0e*