Golden Vending Machine for 'Yukari Ogon-kan' Souvenirs Arrives at Nagoya Shinkansen Platform!

Bankaku Sohonpo (Headquarters: Tokai City, Aichi; CEO: Taisuke Ban) will install a brilliant golden vending machine on the Tokaido Shinkansen outbound (downbound) platform at Nagoya Station, near Car 6, starting May 26, 2026. The machine will exclusively sell 'Yukari Ogon-kan,' a Nagoya-limited edition of their famous shrimp crackers.

Product: Yukari Ogon-kan (10 pieces) Price: 918 yen (tax included) Operation Start: May 26, 2026 (Test operation starts the day before) Location: Near Car 6, Tokaido Shinkansen Outbound Platform, Nagoya Station Payment: Cashless only

About 'Yukari' Shrimp Crackers: The roots of 'Yukari' date back to the Edo period when 'Ebi Hanpei' was presented to the 2nd Lord of the Owari Tokugawa clan, Mitsutomo, at his villa in Yokosuka (current Tokai City). About 70% of each cracker is made from fresh shrimp, providing a deep, roasted aroma.

Social Impact: The 'Yukari Ogon-kan' features a Nagoya-exclusive package. For every tin purchased, 5 yen is donated to the restoration of Nagoya Castle (Golden Shachihoko Fund). Cumulative donations exceeded 50 million yen as of 2024.

About Bankaku Sohonpo: Founded in 1889 (Meiji 22) in Tokai City, Aichi, the company has celebrated its 137th anniversary in 2026. It continues to craft snacks that leverage the blessings of nature, centered around its flagship product 'Yukari.'