The video's creator visited Japan to study the local gaming and animation culture, which inspired him to create a similar environment in Russia. He opened a store called "Dick Trip" in St. Petersburg, where he sells retro games, collectibles, and other nostalgic items. The store has become a mini-museum with arcade machines, celluloid stills, and other gaming memorabilia. The creator also publishes books on retro gaming and pop culture. Recently, a Japanese TV channel, Game Center CX, visited the store to film an episode, and the creator was excited to share his collection with the show's presenter, Arino. The visit was a success, despite some initial issues with showing non-licensed games. The creator invites viewers to visit the store and promises to share more stories about his collection and the history of gaming in future videos.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker went to Japan to study the local video game and animation movement.
2. The speaker was inspired to create a similar gaming culture in Russia.
3. The speaker opened a store called "Dick Trip" in St. Petersburg, Russia.
4. The store sells retro video games, comics, and other gaming-related items.
5. The speaker also collects and displays vintage arcade machines and other gaming memorabilia.
6. A Japanese TV channel, Game Center CX, visited the speaker's store to film an episode.
7. Game Center CX is a popular TV show in Japan that focuses on retro video games.
8. The speaker showed the TV crew some of Russia's unique gaming culture, including pirated games and consoles.
9. The TV crew was unable to feature some of the pirated games on their show due to licensing issues.
10. The speaker has a website with delivery throughout Russia for customers who cannot visit the store in person.
11. The speaker is interested in sharing more stories about their experiences with gaming culture.
12. The speaker's store has grown three times since its opening and now has more space for gaming-related items.
13. The speaker's wife helps with the store and they also have a partner who assists with shopping.
14. The store has a Tetris-shaped ceiling and a large inflatable Chester Cheetah.