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First Airport Location! Bandai's Official 'Gashapon®' Large Specialty Store Opens at New Chitose Airport on June 26, 2026

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Published Jun 12, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 2:44 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement will open the 'Gashapon Bandai Official Shop' at New Chitose Airport's Domestic Terminal Building 4F on June 26, 2026.
This marks the brand's first airport location.
Spanning approximately 114.7 square meters, the shop will feature 450 machines, offering a full range of new products with real-time stock lookup available online.

Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement will open the 'Gashapon Bandai Official Shop' at New Chitose Airport's Domestic Terminal Building 4F on June 26, 2026. This marks the brand's first airport location. Spanning approximately 114.7 square meters, the shop will feature 450 machines, offering a full range of new products with real-time stock lookup available online.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000396.000159118.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 12, 2026

Bandai Namco Experience Inc. and Bandai Namco Amusement Inc., with the cooperation of Hokkaido Airports Co., Ltd., will open the 'Gashapon Bandai Official Shop' at New Chitose Airport (Chitose, Hokkaido) on Friday, June 26, 2026. This is the first time a 'Gashapon Bandai Official Shop' has opened within an airport.

In recent years, the capsule toy industry has seen a rise in large-scale specialty stores, becoming a familiar form of entertainment for many. Aiming to deliver the 'exciting experience' and 'unique products' characteristic of Bandai's original capsule toy brand, 'Gashapon,' directly to fans, Bandai is collaborating with Bandai Namco Experience (specializing in facility planning and development) and Bandai Namco Amusement (specializing in operating large-scale specialty stores) to open this shop.

The Gashapon Bandai Official Shop at New Chitose Airport is an official Bandai capsule toy specialty store featuring 450 machines. It offers the complete lineup of new Bandai products, providing a unique 'Gashapon experience' and promoting the appeal of Gashapon.

With intricate designs and unique lineups, capsule toys have become representative miniature toys. To convey the entertainment value of Gashapon to domestic and international visitors alike, the company plans to continue expanding store locations.

▼ Highlights of the 'Gashapon Bandai Official Shop'

1: Carries all of Bandai's new capsule toy products.

2: Allows pick-up of items purchased online (service currently in preparation).

3: Provides a unique 'Gashapon experience' found only at official shops.

Facility Overview

[Name] Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, New Chitose Airport Store

[Location] 4F, New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Building, 987-22 Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido

[Business Hours] 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

[Area] 114.7 sq. meters (approx. 34.7 tsubo)

[Number of Machines] 450

[Official Website] https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/others/gashapon-bandai-officialshop/store/shinchitose/

The store offers a wide lineup of new Bandai capsule toys. Customers can also search for product availability in real-time on the official Gashapon Bandai Official Shop website.

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FAQ

What is the opening date of the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop at New Chitose Airport?

The Gashapon Bandai Official Shop opens on June 26, 2026 at New Chitose Airport.

Which brand is launching its first airport location with the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop?

Bandai is launching its first airport location with the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop.

How many Gashapon machines will be available in the New Chitose Airport store?

The Gashapon Bandai Official Shop will feature 450 Gashapon machines.

Where exactly is the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop located within New Chitose Airport?

It is located on the 4th floor of the Domestic Terminal Building at New Chitose Airport.

What is the floor area of the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop opening in 2026?

The store spans approximately 114.7 square meters at New Chitose Airport.

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