Precision Parts Manufacturer Opens Unique 'CASTEM STORE' at Fukuyama Station
Castem, a precision casting manufacturer, will open its first experiential total shop 'CASTEM STORE' at San Sute Fukuyama on April 29, 2026. The store features unique products like banana-shaped hammers and 3D figure scanning services.
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■ Banana-shaped hammers that can drive nails even without freezing
■ Farm-fresh ripe strawberries
■ Steel-made 'Robin Mask'
■ Pearl jewelry made with patented technology
■ Specialized paper and books for paper airplanes
■ 3D figure services for creating realistic miniatures
A unique store offering these products and experiences is coming to Fukuyama Station in Hiroshima Prefecture.
On April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 AM, 'CASTEM STORE' will open in 'San Sute Fukuyama,' a commercial facility directly connected to Fukuyama Station. The store is managed by precision parts manufacturer Castem (https://www.castem.co.jp/).
This store is an unprecedented 'experiential total shop' that integrates the 'precision casting technology,' 'product development,' and 'experience services' that Castem has cultivated over many years.
■ Why is a precision parts manufacturer opening a shop?
Castem is a precision casting manufacturer that produces parts used in machine tools, semiconductors, aerospace, and medical equipment. They have operated for years in a world requiring micron-level accuracy.
However, this technology is usually invisible to the general public.
'We want more people to know about this technology and enjoy it.'
'We want Castem's products to become representative souvenirs of Fukuyama (Hiroshima).'
With the thought that 'Technology can be more fun,' CASTEM STORE was born.
■ Products that make you say, 'What is this? I want it!'
The store features unique and buzzworthy items created by 'Iron Factory,' Castem's product development team. All these items are born from Castem's precision technology. While they may seem playful at first glance, they are backed by world-class engineering.
■ All of Castem's businesses in one space
A key feature of CASTEM STORE is that it is not just a general store but a place to experience Castem's various business facets:
- Paper Airplane Business: Castem's president is a Guinness World Record holder for paper airplanes.
- Jewelry Brand 'KOHKOH': New pearl jewelry created with patented technology.
- Agri-Business: Strawberries and tomatoes from Jinseki 15 Farm (Jinseki Highland) and Pani Pani Farm (Miyakojima).
Visitors can enjoy these diverse initiatives simultaneously.
■ 'Take Yourself Home' 3D Figure Experience
CASTEM STORE also provides services using the latest digital technology. Since 2017, Castem has operated 'History Maker (https://www.history-maker.jp/),' a brand that commercializes realistic body parts or full bodies of celebrities, artists, and pro athletes. Based on this expertise, they will produce realistic miniatures for general customers. Prices start from approximately 22,000 yen (including tax).
■ Meaning behind the Logo
The CASTEM STORE logo reflects the company's background. The 'A' represents the paper airplane, a symbol of Castem. The 'O' is a gear, representing their core business as a precision parts manufacturer. It represents the unification of play and technology—two things that might seem contradictory.
Precision casting technology is usually hard, inorganic, and distant from the general public. Castem has turned it into something fun and familiar. Transforming technology into a tangible surprise—that is what CASTEM STORE is all about.
As an opening commemorative benefit (limited to one month after opening), customers who purchase 1,000 yen or more (tax included) will receive a free AR experience ticket.
[Store Overview]
Store Name: CASTEM STORE
Opening Date: April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
Location: San Sute Fukuyama 1F (Directly connected to Fukuyama Station)
[About Castem Co., Ltd.]
Mainly focused on the manufacturing and sales of precision parts for railways, machine tools, and medical devices using lost-wax precision casting and metal injection molding (MIM) technology. Since 2017, they have utilized this technology to plan and sell products for individual customers. They have gained attention for unique items like celebrity hand sculptures, realistic 3D face stickers, Pokemon insect cages, and steel Robin Masks. In the first year of the Reiwa era, they challenged the fastest release of New Era goods, selling a 'Reiwa Sake Cup' just 2 minutes and 27 seconds after the era announcement. They continue to challenge manufacturing without being bound by metal or common sense.
■ Farm-fresh ripe strawberries
■ Steel-made 'Robin Mask'
■ Pearl jewelry made with patented technology
■ Specialized paper and books for paper airplanes
■ 3D figure services for creating realistic miniatures
A unique store offering these products and experiences is coming to Fukuyama Station in Hiroshima Prefecture.
On April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 AM, 'CASTEM STORE' will open in 'San Sute Fukuyama,' a commercial facility directly connected to Fukuyama Station. The store is managed by precision parts manufacturer Castem (https://www.castem.co.jp/).
This store is an unprecedented 'experiential total shop' that integrates the 'precision casting technology,' 'product development,' and 'experience services' that Castem has cultivated over many years.
■ Why is a precision parts manufacturer opening a shop?
Castem is a precision casting manufacturer that produces parts used in machine tools, semiconductors, aerospace, and medical equipment. They have operated for years in a world requiring micron-level accuracy.
However, this technology is usually invisible to the general public.
'We want more people to know about this technology and enjoy it.'
'We want Castem's products to become representative souvenirs of Fukuyama (Hiroshima).'
With the thought that 'Technology can be more fun,' CASTEM STORE was born.
■ Products that make you say, 'What is this? I want it!'
The store features unique and buzzworthy items created by 'Iron Factory,' Castem's product development team. All these items are born from Castem's precision technology. While they may seem playful at first glance, they are backed by world-class engineering.
■ All of Castem's businesses in one space
A key feature of CASTEM STORE is that it is not just a general store but a place to experience Castem's various business facets:
- Paper Airplane Business: Castem's president is a Guinness World Record holder for paper airplanes.
- Jewelry Brand 'KOHKOH': New pearl jewelry created with patented technology.
- Agri-Business: Strawberries and tomatoes from Jinseki 15 Farm (Jinseki Highland) and Pani Pani Farm (Miyakojima).
Visitors can enjoy these diverse initiatives simultaneously.
■ 'Take Yourself Home' 3D Figure Experience
CASTEM STORE also provides services using the latest digital technology. Since 2017, Castem has operated 'History Maker (https://www.history-maker.jp/),' a brand that commercializes realistic body parts or full bodies of celebrities, artists, and pro athletes. Based on this expertise, they will produce realistic miniatures for general customers. Prices start from approximately 22,000 yen (including tax).
■ Meaning behind the Logo
The CASTEM STORE logo reflects the company's background. The 'A' represents the paper airplane, a symbol of Castem. The 'O' is a gear, representing their core business as a precision parts manufacturer. It represents the unification of play and technology—two things that might seem contradictory.
Precision casting technology is usually hard, inorganic, and distant from the general public. Castem has turned it into something fun and familiar. Transforming technology into a tangible surprise—that is what CASTEM STORE is all about.
As an opening commemorative benefit (limited to one month after opening), customers who purchase 1,000 yen or more (tax included) will receive a free AR experience ticket.
[Store Overview]
Store Name: CASTEM STORE
Opening Date: April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)
Location: San Sute Fukuyama 1F (Directly connected to Fukuyama Station)
[About Castem Co., Ltd.]
Mainly focused on the manufacturing and sales of precision parts for railways, machine tools, and medical devices using lost-wax precision casting and metal injection molding (MIM) technology. Since 2017, they have utilized this technology to plan and sell products for individual customers. They have gained attention for unique items like celebrity hand sculptures, realistic 3D face stickers, Pokemon insect cages, and steel Robin Masks. In the first year of the Reiwa era, they challenged the fastest release of New Era goods, selling a 'Reiwa Sake Cup' just 2 minutes and 27 seconds after the era announcement. They continue to challenge manufacturing without being bound by metal or common sense.