Gashapon (ガシャポン), also called gachapon (ガチャポン), is a kind of vending machine-dispensed capsule toy manufactured and sold by Bandai. It originated in the 1960s [1] and is popular in Japan.

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Gashapon is Bandai’s official capsule toy. These capsule toys can be found all across Japan, The United States, and all across the world in specially designed vending machines.

2024年12月11日 · Drop, turn, open — Gashapon are charming capsule toys that have become a beloved staple in Japan and around the world. Today, Gashapon machines can be found on nearly every street corner, testament to their widespread popularity. Read on to discover the history of these iconic toys, and how Bandai helped revolutionize them.

Welcome to the vibrant world of Japanese gachapon! In Japan, where toy enthusiasts of all kinds find a haven, capsule toys called gachapon take center stage. These iconic toy dispensers bring simple and affordable thrills that hold a special place in our hearts.

2024年12月16日 · Gachapon are coin-operated, multicolored vending machines that are loaded with capsule balls, each of which contains a different prize. Ryuzo Shigeta, often known as Gacha-gacha Ojiisan, roughly, "Gachapon Grandpa," acquired a coin-operated reward machine akin to those found outside of supermarkets in 1960.

2023年1月5日 · Learn everything you need to know about gachapons and see whether they need to be one of your purchases on your next trip to Japan. What Are Gachapon? Gachapons are various toys packaged in a round plastic container and are found all over Japan.

Various Gachapon come together to make rows of Gachapon machines arranging along the streets, displaying the diversity of Japanese culture. Next time when you walk pass by a Gachapon machine, have a try, and start your exploration of Japanese culture with the small capsule toy in your hand!

2020年6月22日 · “Gashapon” or "Gachapon" is the word used for both the machines themselves and the capsule toys, figurines, and other collectibles that are dispensed. But what does gashapon mean? The term comes from the sound made when cranking the machine (“gasha”), followed by the dull thud produced when the capsule emerges (“pon”).