World’s Largest Gashapon Store Officially Confirmed by Guinness World Records
A Tokyo-based Bandai Namco-operated retail store has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records for housing the largest number of gashapon machines in a single venue anywhere in the world.
The achievement was awarded to the combined “Gashapon Bandai Official Shop” and “Gashapon Department Store” areas located within “Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo,” which is inside the Sunshine City mall in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district.
“Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo” is one of Bandai Namco’s flagship entertainment destinations within Japan.
The complex first opened in 2023 and features a wide variety of attractions aimed at anime, gaming, and collectible enthusiasts.
Visitors can explore an Ichiban Kuji specialty store, the Guinness World Record-certified gashapon area, a Sun-Star Stationery shop, a Namco arcade, the NARIKIRI WORLD STORE TOKYO, the BANDAI CANDY OFFICIAL SHOP, and an official ONE PIECE Card Game store.
Gashapon machines have become a staple of Japanese pop culture, offering collectible toys, character merchandise, mini figures, keychains, and novelty items through capsule-based vending machines that continue to attract collectors of all ages.
The record-setting location contains an astonishing 4,096 operational gashapon machines, securing its place as the world’s largest dedicated gashapon destination.
To officially verify the record, Guinness World Records adjudicators attended a certification event on June 16 and supervised a detailed inspection process.
Staff members carefully examined every machine to confirm that each unit was fully operational and met the requirements needed for the attempt.
The original target was set at 4,099 machines, but after the final verification process, 4,096 machines successfully passed inspection, resulting in the new world record being officially awarded.
Adding to the celebrations, members of the seven-person Japanese idol group CANDY TUNE attended the event and observed the verification process from start to finish.
The group also participated in the record attempt by activating the final seven machines that helped complete the successful certification.
To mark the achievement and thank fans for their continued support of Gashapon and capsule toy culture, a special commemorative campaign has also been announced.
During the promotion, visitors who visit participating “Gashapon Bandai Official Shop” or “Gashapon Department Store” locations and tell staff the phrase “Sekaiichi Omedetou!” meaning “Congratulations on being the world’s best!” will receive a Guinness World Record commemorative multi-purpose clear pouch while supplies last.
The giveaway campaign will run from July 1 through July 31, 2026, at participating locations across Japan.
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