Machines selling capsule toys just for a few hundred yen

機器賣膠囊玩具只需幾百日元

Varieties range from key chain, Anime figures,

品種從鑰匙鏈、動漫人物。

Miniature Bonsai, or even toilet replica

微型盆景，甚至是廁所的複製品

Originally from US, Gashapon has gained great popularity in Japan in 1970s

源自美國的Gashapon在70年代在日本大受歡迎。

At that time, the average price of Gacha was 20 yen

當時，嘎查的平均價格是20日元。

In 1977 BANDAI has decided to join the race

1977年，BANDAI決定加入競賽。

And started producing 100yen Gashapon

並開始生產100日元的Gashapon

In 1983, Kinniku-Man erasers became a hit selling 100 million pieces

1983年，"金手指 "橡皮擦大受歡迎，銷量達1億塊。

Nowadays the market size of capsule toy is 40 billion yen

現在膠囊玩具的市場規模為400億日元。

It might not be a surprise but the biggest capsule toy store is located in Japan

這可能並不奇怪，但最大的膠囊玩具店位於日本。

The new Gashapon Department Store is located in Ikebukuro Sunshine City

伽師炮百貨新店位於池袋陽光城內。

It has a total of 3000 Gashapon machines

它總共有3000臺Gashapon機器。

Holding the Guiness World Record of the largest capsule toy store in the world

擁有世界上最大的膠囊玩具店的金氏世界紀錄。

Most of these will cost you 200 yen

大部分都是200日元

But there are also Gashapon with high class toys

但也有高級玩具的Gashapon。

Ranging from 800yen to 1500yen

從800日元到1500日元不等。

Like for example, the Demon Slayer figurine

比如說，屠魔者小雕像

On 18th of March, the Gasha Department Store officially broke the Guiness World Record

3月18日，加莎百貨正式打破金氏世界紀錄。

And we were there to witness it

而我們也在那裡見證了這一切

We were able to talk to the facility producer, Kazumasa Yoshida

我們採訪了設施的生產者吉田一正。

And asked him why Ikebukuro was chosen as their location for the world's biggest Gasha store

並問他為什麼選擇池袋作為世界最大的Gasha店的所在地。

And what kind of customer do they get?

他們又能得到什麼樣的顧客呢？

And what are Yoshida-san's hope for the future?

而吉田先生對未來的希望是什麼呢？

Now it is time to try some Gasha

現在是時候嘗試一些Gasha

Zenitsu

真光

So there is suppose to be Naruto, and that is like my dream come true

所以，應該有火影忍者，這就像我的夢想成真一樣。

This, I want this. I want to get this one

這個，我想要這個。我想得到這個

Sakura, no....

Sakura, no....

Never mind, let's try something else

不要緊，我們試試別的吧

My last try

我最後一次嘗試

Shakuhachi (Japanese flute)

尺八

It's also beautiful

它也很美

It seems that Gasha could bring back some old memories

看來Gasha可以喚起一些舊的記憶。

Ping Pong!

乒乓！

After spending more money than we wanted, it was time to assemble

在花了更多的錢之後，是時候組裝了

Some Gasha don't need to be assembled and come in their original form

有些Gasha不需要組裝，以其原始形態出現。

Like for example, this Bonsai Tree

比如說這個盆景樹

There are however more challenging DIY models

然而，還有更具挑戰性的DIY模式

which let you put together your toy like a LEGO

讓你把你的玩具像樂高一樣組裝起來。

One of those is also a toilet replica

其中一個也是馬桶的複製品

So realistic -amazing

如此現實--令人驚歎

Once you're done, you can easily get rid of the capsules at the store

一旦你完成了，你可以很容易地在商店裡擺脫膠囊。

As it has a capsule recycling system

因為它有一個膠囊回收系統

where you can drop all the capsules you don't want to keep

你可以把你不想保留的膠囊放在那裡

so they can reuse them later

以便日後重用

Gashapon can be fun for all

Gashapon可以是所有人的樂趣

No matter the gender or age

無論性別和年齡

Maybe it's a great way to spend a lazy afternoon in case you are tired from all the sightseeing

也許在你觀光累了的情況下，用這樣的方式來度過一個慵懶的下午也是不錯的。

Even if you're not a fan of Anime, you can also find interesting items

即使你不是動漫迷，你也可以找到有趣的項目。

which can be great souvenirs

紀念品

that always remind you of your time in Japan

總是讓你想起在日本的日子

Make sure to try it when you visit

到訪時一定要嚐嚐

OHHHHH! Shamisen!

哦！三味線！