Gachapon

Gachapon, are machines selling capsule toys and other small items for a few hundred yen. With toys and trinkets ranging from keychains to figurines and pouches of all different varieties, gachapon is a unique aspect of Japan and an addictive form of entertainment.

The machines initially carried only children's toys, but the selection expanded to include goods suitable for adults. As a result, gachapon machines today are found in nearly every corner of Japan and are popular with all ages.

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