Birth of the 4th Installment of 'Furusato Yamaguchi Gurun Gurun Monogatari': 'Gurun Gurun Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Capsule Shopping Street'
The Third Planet Inc. will open the 'Gurun Gurun Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Capsule Shopping Street' on April 18, 2026. This unmanned capsule toy area is part of a project aimed at revitalizing Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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On the opening day, an opening ceremony will be held, and Yoshihiko Fukuda, the Mayor of Iwakuni City, is scheduled to attend. We would be delighted if you could join us.
The "Furusato Yamaguchi Gurun Gurun Monogatari (Hometown Yamaguchi Gurun Gurun Story)," a hometown support project aimed at regional revitalization, will continue to expand throughout Yamaguchi Prefecture, so please look forward to it!
[Gurun Gurun Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Capsule Shopping Street Opening Ceremony]
Date and Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:30 AM
Venue: Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 1st Floor Lobby near the Entrance/Exit
Attendees: Mr. Yoshihiko Fukuda, Mayor of Iwakuni; Atsushi Kodama, Representative Director and Chairman of The Third Planet Inc., and others.
Details: Greetings from guests, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, etc., are scheduled.
*The ceremony is expected to last around 30 minutes. After the ceremony, Mayor Fukuda is scheduled to experience the capsule toys at the hometown support corner. We would appreciate it if you could cover this as well.
[Gurun Gurun Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Capsule Shopping Street Information]
Location: Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 3-15-1 Asahimachi, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Operating Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM (*Unmanned operation)
[Future Initiatives (Planned)]
- Friday, April 24, 2026: Conclusion of a comprehensive partnership agreement with Yamaguchi City at "Yuda Onsen Konkon Park" in Yamaguchi City. Events such as mochi throwing are also planned.
- From Spring 2026 onwards: New "Hometown Yamaguchi Support Corners" are scheduled to open in Shunan City and Ube City.
- Planning the development, production, and sale of merchandise featuring Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport's PR character "Sorappy," Kudamatsu City's official mascot "Kudamaru," and Ube City's image character "Chokokun."
We will continue to expand "Furusato Yamaguchi Gurun Gurun Monogatari" within Yamaguchi Prefecture!
[Related URLs]
The Third Planet Official Homepage
FAQ
When and where will the 'Gurun Gurun Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Capsule Shopping Street' open?
The 'Gurun Gurun Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Capsule Shopping Street' will open on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Who is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the capsule shopping street?
Yoshihiko Fukuda, the Mayor of Iwakuni City, and Atsushi Kodama, Representative Director and Chairman of The Third Planet Inc., are scheduled to attend the opening ceremony.
What activities are planned during the opening ceremony on April 18, 2026?
The opening ceremony will include guest greetings, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and is expected to last around 30 minutes, followed by a capsule toy experience at the hometown support corner.
What are the operating hours for the Gurun Gurun Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Capsule Shopping Street?
The capsule shopping street will operate daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM and will be unmanned throughout its operating hours.
What future initiative involving Yamaguchi City is planned by The Third Planet Inc. in April 2026?
On Friday, April 24, 2026, The Third Planet Inc. plans to conclude a comprehensive partnership agreement with Yamaguchi City at Yuda Onsen Konkon Park, including events like mochi throwing.