Hanayashiki's Panda Car Now in 10 Colors! Oshikatsu Panda Car to be Released!
Asakusa Hanayashiki's popular "Panda Car" attraction, which first appeared in 1984, will be released as a plush ball chain in 10 colors, catering to "Oshikatsu" (fandom activities) needs, on April 29, 2026. Each will be sold for 1,200 yen (tax included) at the "Maruhana Shoten" souvenir shop inside the park.
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The "Panda Car®," installed in amusement parks across Japan, first appeared in 1984 at Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park. This beloved "Panda Car," cherished for generations, will now be available as a plush ball chain in 10 colors to enjoy as part of "Oshikatsu" activities, launching on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
■ Hanayashiki's Popular Attraction Appears in Oshikatsu Colors!
The Oshikatsu Panda Car will be available in a total of 10 colors (red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, green, blue, light blue, black, and white). Find your favorite color Panda Car and enjoy outings both inside the park and elsewhere.
[Release Date] Wednesday, April 29, 2026
[Sales Price] 1,200 yen each (tax included)
[Sales Location] "Maruhana Shoten" souvenir shop inside the park
★ History of the "Panda Car®"
The Panda Car (Melody Pet) first appeared in 1984. It is a panda-shaped ride developed by Togo Inc., an attraction manufacturer that operated Hanayashiki until 2004 (now defunct). By inserting two 100-yen coins (200 yen), it slowly moves through the park at approximately 13 meters per minute, playing an electronic melody.
In 2006, Hanayashiki Co., Ltd. registered the trademark for "Panda Car."
The prototype, which was the first Panda Car, is still located inside Hanayashiki, awaiting visitors.
■ Hanayashiki's Popular Attraction Appears in Oshikatsu Colors!
The Oshikatsu Panda Car will be available in a total of 10 colors (red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, green, blue, light blue, black, and white). Find your favorite color Panda Car and enjoy outings both inside the park and elsewhere.
[Release Date] Wednesday, April 29, 2026
[Sales Price] 1,200 yen each (tax included)
[Sales Location] "Maruhana Shoten" souvenir shop inside the park
★ History of the "Panda Car®"
The Panda Car (Melody Pet) first appeared in 1984. It is a panda-shaped ride developed by Togo Inc., an attraction manufacturer that operated Hanayashiki until 2004 (now defunct). By inserting two 100-yen coins (200 yen), it slowly moves through the park at approximately 13 meters per minute, playing an electronic melody.
In 2006, Hanayashiki Co., Ltd. registered the trademark for "Panda Car."
The prototype, which was the first Panda Car, is still located inside Hanayashiki, awaiting visitors.