22/04/2026 09:01 (UTC)
Japan's 'Gacha' craze hits record high as capsule toy market triples
Tokyo, Apr 22 (EFE).- The satisfying sound of a turning crank and the "gacha gacha" of a falling toy are more popular than ever on the streets of Japan. The "surprise capsule" market has seen an unprecedented boom, tripling its value in recent years to reach 190 billion yen annually.From miniature furniture and sushi-shaped rings to sharks dressed as office workers, the contents of these plastic capsules are as diverse as they are eccentric. (Camera: PILAR BERNAL ZAMORA).FOOTAGE OF SHOPS OF CAPSULE TOYS (GASHAPON), IN TOKYO, JAPAN.FOOTAGE SHOT ON APRIL 16, AND APRIL 21, 2026.
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