Bandai Namco opens large Gashapon shop at Utgeo Parking Area

Bandai Namco Experience, Bandai Namco Amusement, and the Kansai branch of West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings have opened the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop at the Utgeo Parking Area (downbound toward Okayama) on the E2 Sanyo Expressway.

As one of the largest capsule toy specialty stores located within a service area or parking area, the facility features 280 machine slots. The shop aims to showcase the entertainment value of the ‘Gashapon’ brand and serve as a cultural spot for travelers on the highway. The store is open 24 hours, with staffed hours from 9:00 to 17:00.