TNL: What do you see for yourself in the future?
Miyamoto: My children are now 17 and 18 years old. Soon they'll be off to college, then after about five years or so they will be assuming their places in the workforce. I sometimes wonder what I'll do when they're gone. So far, my priority has been to be a family person. But they'll be leaving soon, so I need to think about what I'm going to be doing after that.
One thing I've been doing nowadays is practicing musical instruments. I've already mentioned my garage band back in college, and my concert hall performance. My wife sings sometimes, so maybe she'll join me in a band. It's my secret mission! [Laughs.]
At Nintendo, I don't see anything changing drastically in the near future. I might leave Nintendo to retire someday. I have to consider what I'll be doing when that day comes.
Of course, when I challenge myself to do something new, that's always fun. About five years ago I started a garden, and two years ago I got a puppy. I loved the experience of training the puppy and watching it grow. And, at my home, I study music. I made a personal music studio in my garage, all by myself. I also made a big kennel for the dog. I love those sorts of do-it-yourself projects. Making things with my own hands has always fascinated me.
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