A Department Store Selection! Bandai Namco's Large Capsule Toy Specialty Store 'Gashapon Department Store' American Paradise Kitakami Branch Opens on Friday, April 10, 2026!
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- A Department Store Selection! Bandai Namco's Large Capsule Toy Specialty Store 'Gashapon Department Store' American Paradise Kitakami Branch Opens on Friday, April 10, 2026!
- Bandai Namco's large capsule toy store, 'Gashapon Department Store', will open inside American Paradise Kitakami in Iwate on April 10, 2026, featuring 470 machines.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 3, 2026
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Bandai Namco's large capsule toy store, 'Gashapon Department Store', will open inside American Paradise Kitakami in Iwate on April 10, 2026, featuring 470 machines.
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- A Department Store Selection! Bandai Namco's Large Capsule Toy Specialty Store 'Gashapon Department Store' American Paradise Kitakami Branch Opens on Friday, April 10, 2026! (April 3, 2026), PR Times
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- April 3, 2026
Bandai Namco's large capsule toy store, 'Gashapon Department Store', will open inside American Paradise Kitakami in Iwate on April 10, 2026, featuring 470 machines.
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Bandai Namco Experience Inc. and Bandai Namco Amusement Inc. will open the capsule toy specialty store 'Gashapon Department Store' American Paradise Kitakami branch on Friday, April 10, 2026, inside 'American Paradise Kitakami' (Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture), one of the Tohoku region's largest specialty stores for fancy characters and hobbies.
'Gashapon Department Store' is a capsule toy specialty store planned and produced by Bandai Namco Experience and operated by Bandai Namco Amusement. Under the concept of 'enriching the Gashapon activities (Gasha-katsu) of capsule toy fans who are always looking for new products,' the store disseminates the latest capsule toy information through its staff, a product lineup, and an installation scale worthy of being called a department store.
The 'Gashapon Department Store' American Paradise Kitakami branch will open as a capsule toy specialty store with 470 installation faces. With a wide product range spanning from new releases to trending items, everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy the thrill and excitement of searching for their favorite Gashapon whenever they visit.
'Gashapon Department Store' will continue to expand its presence in commercial facilities and shopping malls nationwide.
[Features of Gashapon Department Store]
1: An overwhelming selection ranging from characters to sundries that is truly a 'department store'!
2: A lineup featuring products from Bandai, the company with the number one market share in the capsule toy market!
3: Earn points! Use them! Get information! Make your 'Gasha-katsu' more fun with the 'Namco Point App' on your smartphone!
*Please note that some stores may not participate.
Facility Overview
[Facility Name] Gashapon Department Store American Paradise Kitakami Branch
[Location] 32 Chiwari 44 Kitakonoyanagi, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture
[Business Hours] 10:00 - 21:00
[Facility Area] 91.9 sq meters (approx. 27.8 tsubo)
[Number of Machines] 470 faces
[Official Website]
https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/AP_kitakami/
'Gashapon Department Store' is a capsule toy specialty store planned and produced by Bandai Namco Experience and operated by Bandai Namco Amusement. Under the concept of 'enriching the Gashapon activities (Gasha-katsu) of capsule toy fans who are always looking for new products,' the store disseminates the latest capsule toy information through its staff, a product lineup, and an installation scale worthy of being called a department store.
The 'Gashapon Department Store' American Paradise Kitakami branch will open as a capsule toy specialty store with 470 installation faces. With a wide product range spanning from new releases to trending items, everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy the thrill and excitement of searching for their favorite Gashapon whenever they visit.
'Gashapon Department Store' will continue to expand its presence in commercial facilities and shopping malls nationwide.
[Features of Gashapon Department Store]
1: An overwhelming selection ranging from characters to sundries that is truly a 'department store'!
2: A lineup featuring products from Bandai, the company with the number one market share in the capsule toy market!
3: Earn points! Use them! Get information! Make your 'Gasha-katsu' more fun with the 'Namco Point App' on your smartphone!
*Please note that some stores may not participate.
Facility Overview
[Facility Name] Gashapon Department Store American Paradise Kitakami Branch
[Location] 32 Chiwari 44 Kitakonoyanagi, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture
[Business Hours] 10:00 - 21:00
[Facility Area] 91.9 sq meters (approx. 27.8 tsubo)
[Number of Machines] 470 faces
[Official Website]
https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/capsule-toy-store/store/AP_kitakami/
FAQ
When and where will the Gashapon Department Store American Paradise Kitakami branch open?
The Gashapon Department Store American Paradise Kitakami branch will open on Friday, April 10, 2026, inside American Paradise Kitakami in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture.
Which companies are responsible for planning, producing, and operating the Gashapon Department Store?
Bandai Namco Experience Inc. plans and produces the Gashapon Department Store, while Bandai Namco Amusement Inc. operates the store.
How many installation faces for capsule toys will the American Paradise Kitakami branch feature?
The Gashapon Department Store American Paradise Kitakami branch will have 470 installation faces for capsule toys.
What is the main concept behind the Gashapon Department Store's operations and customer experience?
The store operates under the concept of enriching the Gashapon activities of fans by offering new products, staff guidance, and a department store-scale product lineup.
What benefits does the Namco Point App offer to customers visiting the Gashapon Department Store?
The Namco Point App allows customers to earn and use points and receive information to enhance their Gasha-katsu experience at the store.