Capsule Toys
Japanology Plus · Season 2017 · Episode 16
Capsule toys, also known as gachapon, are small toys purchased from vending machines. Though the cost of these toys is extremely reasonable, their fine attention to detail and handmade quality makes them anything but cheap. Join Peter Barakan and Matt Alt as they visit Japan's foremost expert on capsule toys and discover why these tiny toys encapsulate the country's attention to workmanship – and its playful side, too.
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Season
2017
Episode
16
Air Date
20/Jun/2017
Air Time
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Runtime
30 min
Overview
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Capsule toys, also known as gachapon, are small toys purchased from vending machines. Though the cost of these toys is extremely reasonable, their fine attention to detail and handmade quality makes them anything but cheap. Join Peter Barakan and Matt Alt as they visit Japan's foremost expert on capsule toys and discover why these tiny toys encapsulate the country's attention to workmanship – and its playful side, too.
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