{"id":2011,"date":"2025-07-25T07:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/?p=2011"},"modified":"2025-08-30T07:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T07:13:27","slug":"60th-anniversary-gachagacha-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/60th-anniversary-gachagacha-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From July 26 to August 15, 2025, step into a miniature universe at the 60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition<\/em>, held on the 7th floor of the Marunouchi Building Hall. This special exhibition marks six decades since capsule toys\u2014popularly known as \u201cgacha gacha\u201d\u2014arrived in Japan, and it presents a vibrant journey through their cultural evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Celebration of Craftsmanship and Creativity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eleven premier manufacturers and five inventive creators come together under one roof. Their booths showcase top-tier, intricately designed miniature figures and playful, humour-filled pieces\u2014all reflecting the enduring charm of gacha culture. You\u2019ll even discover \u201cphantom gachapon\u201d: rare creations that never made it to market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the exhibition\u2019s heart is Gachagacha Street, featuring around 200 capsule toy machines. Spin the latest releases, snag toys launching soon this August (available for pre-sale from day one), and pick up exclusive acrylic keychains emblazoned with the participating brands\u2019 logos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t miss the fun photo spot with the life-size \u201cGacha-Pouch\u201d\u2014a clear bag used to carry your gacha treasures. It\u2019s the perfect backdrop for memorable snaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exciting Events and Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This exhibition isn\u2019t just about displays\u2014it\u2019s alive with events that bring fans and creators closer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Talk Shows \u2014 Hosted by Katsuhiko Onoo, chair of the Japan Gachagacha Association, these sessions feature industry insiders and creators:\n
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    • July 26 (Sat), 14:00\u201315:00: Guests Akari Sat\u014d and Mao Tomita<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • July 27 (Sun), 14:00\u201315:00: Guest Kaori Watanabe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • August 3 (Sun), 14:00\u201315:00: Guest Daiki Furuya (Kitan Club founder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Gachakuri Grand Prix \u2014 Creators present their original capsule toy ideas on the theme \u201cCelebration\u201d. Expect clever concepts from artists like Keiko Otohata, Crayfish Works, and more on August 2 (Sat), 14:00\u201316:00.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Workshops: Become a Gachapon Creator! \u2014 Young enthusiasts (elementary to under-18) can design and display their own gachapon ideas:\n
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      • August 4 (Mon), 11:00\u201312:00 (registration from 10:30), instructors Taro Takekasa & Yoshitane Sakamoto (Crayfish Works)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • August 12 (Tue), 11:00\u201312:00 (registration from 10:30), instructor Keiko Otohata (Mousou Kosakusho)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Each session is limited to 10 participants. Design your gachapon, make a display POP sign, and we might see your creation in action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        When to Visit and How Much It Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Dates<\/strong>: July 26 (Sat) to August 15 (Fri), 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hours<\/strong>: 10:00\u201319:00 (last admission at 18:30); on the final day, it closes at 17:00 (last entry by 16:30)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Admission fees<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Adults: \u00a51,200 (\u00a51,000 advance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • High school students: \u00a51,000 (\u00a5800 advance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Elementary & junior high students: \u00a5800 (\u00a5600 advance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Free for preschool children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            From July 26 to August 15, 2025, step into a miniature universe at the 60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition, held on the 7th floor of the Marunouchi Building Hall. This special exhibition marks six decades since capsule toys\u2014popularly known as \u201cgacha gacha\u201d\u2014arrived in Japan, and it presents a vibrant journey through their cultural evolution. A Celebration […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2014,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[137,138,203],"class_list":["post-2011","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-137","tag-138","tag-gachagacha"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2011","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2011"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2011\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2016,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2011\/revisions\/2016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2011"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2011"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanbrochure.com\/tokyo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2011"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}