Japan is full of events and shops that spotlight characters from anime, manga, and games. In Tokyo, one of the most beloved spots for pop culture lovers is the Sunshine City entertainment complex in Ikebukuro. Here, we’ll hear from Julie, Jasmine, and Timothy about their incredible experiences there!
Sunshine City is jam-packed with great spots for a trip to Tokyo this summer. Discover a store that puts you in a world of Sanrio characters, tour endless rows of capsule toy machines, and travel back in time to retro Japan.
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Right now, a lot of people miss traveling, whether to somewhere near or to another part of the world. It’s a chance to experience new cultures, food, and to see some seriously awesome sights, including renowned stores. The US has its share of pretty cool toy stores and vending machines to nab a few things. But nothing quite compares to Japan’s capsule toy stores. A YouTube video by WAO RYU! Only in Japan shows off a Guinness Book of World Records-winning capsule toy spot, a.k.a. Tokyo’s Gashapon Department Store. It is located on the third floor of Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City shopping mall and it is quite the sight to behold.
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Bandai Namco will open its flagship Gashapon capsule toy store in Ikebukuro on February 26, 2021. The store will offer a wide variety of capsule toys, including many store-exclusives. The store will also host a campaign on twitter to commemorate its opening, with the chance to win a free Gashapon machine and tote bag. [Thanks, Dengeki!]
With a total of 3,000 capsule toy vending machines, the “Gashapon Department Store” will be the largest capsule toy store in the world according to the Guinness World Records. Along with normal machines, the store will feature “Smart Gashapon,” which will allow you to use cashless payment options and “Premium Gashapon” that offer higher-quality capsule toys. One exhibit in the store will also showcase older machines and offer a timeline explaining the history of capsule toys.