Happinet America Opens 'GASHAPON BANDAI Official Shop US Hulen Mall' in Texas as the 13th State Location on May 21st

Happinet America Inc. (Headquarters: Dallas, Texas; President: Yoshiyuki Takahashi), a subsidiary of Happinet Corporation (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshiyuki Mizutani; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 7552), announced the opening of 'GASHAPON BANDAI Official Shop US Hulen Mall' on Thursday, May 21, 2026 (local time). This marks the 13th store for the brand in the state of Texas.

The new shop is located within Hulen Mall, a prominent and long-standing shopping destination in southwestern Fort Worth. The store is equipped with 494 'Gashapon®' vending machines, featuring Bandai's original capsule toy brand.

Hulen Mall offers excellent access from major highways and houses approximately 118 diverse retailers. Since its opening in 1977, it has been a popular destination for local residents, particularly young adults and families.

### Facility Overview * **Name:** GASHAPON BANDAI Official Shop US Hulen Mall * **Location:** 4800 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76132, USA * **Floor Space:** 125.2 m² (approx. 37.9 tsubo) * **Machine Count:** 494 machines * **Opening Date:** Thursday, May 21, 2026

'GASHAPON BANDAI Official Shop' is a specialty store consisting 100% of Bandai’s original 'Gashapon®' brand, which has been recognized by Guinness World Records™ for its global sales. Happinet Vending Service, part of the Happinet Group, supports the expansion by handling machine installation and product supply.

The Happinet Group holds the top market share in the capsule toy industry, operating approximately 400,000 machines across Japan. They also operate 154 'gashacoco' specialty stores nationwide (as of February 2026), continuing their aggressive expansion into new locations.