Capsule toys capture overseas visitors in Japan's latest cultural craze
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-05 18:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Asia, Media, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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A tourist from Thailand shows off the capsule toy she obtained from a vending machine at the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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