There are many things that we Japanese take for granted but are very rare in the world, and did you know that " capsule to ys" are no exception? The large variety and high quality of Japanese capsule toys for the price is quite surprising to foreigners, and airport capsule toys seem to be very popular to use up the extra Japanese yen before returning to Japan. Even for Japanese people, the large number of capsule toys lined up in a row is a source of excitement, and even if you don't have the change to spend, it has the magical power to make you exchange money and spin the toys. The world of capsule toys is truly rich in variety, but miniature versions of actual items are also very popular, and displaying them with figures and acrylic stands adds to the fun. Miniature versions of food and beverages are perfect for displaying a sense of life, but everyone's favorite drink, the authentic shochu (riceliquor), is now available in the Bandai Gashapon line up, including the " DAIYMAE " lineup !
The bottle, glass, and local cuisine are miniaturized as a set!
The newest addition to the Bandai Gashapon lineup is " Shochu and Local Cuisine"! In addition to bottles and glasses of the most popular authentic shochu fromfive different breweries in Kyushu, the set also includes miniatures of the local cuisine that is perfect for pairing with the shochu and even chopsticks. The images on the website show that the shochu has been faithfully reproduced, so even if you are not a drinker, you may want to complete the set. This product focuses on "the unique food culture of the region where shochu and cuisine are cultivated, " so it will be a great opportunity to learn about the fun (and depth) of shochu and local cuisine through entertainment! The five brands that will appear in miniature this time are well-known to all sake lovers. From left to right, " Invitation to the Magic World", an authentic Imojyochu ( sweet potato shochu) black -brewed by Mitsutake Shuzo Brewery in Saga Prefecture, is served with squid from Yobuko.
Genkai Shuzo's authentic bar ley shochu "Iki Super Gold 22" with Iki Tofu
The authentic rice shochu "Hakudake Shiro" from Takahashi Shuzo in Kumamoto Prefecture is served with spicy lotus root and
In Oita Prefecture, Sanwa Shuyu's authentic barley shochu " Iichiko 25%" is served with Usa fried chicken and
And in Kagoshima Prefecture, Hamada Shuzo's authentic sweet potato shochu "DAIYMAE" is paired with Satsuma-age (fried fish cakes).
The set includes the local cuisine of the region where each brewery is located. Just looking at them makes you want to have a drink, so if you like to drink, you should be careful when placing them in your workplace. The "Shochu and Local Cuisine" set will be available in Bandai Gashapon from the third week of March 2023! The price will be 400 yen per package, so turn in your Gashapon as soon as you find it! For more details, please check the official Bandai Gashapon website!