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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.
First Air Date : Apr 03, 2014
Last Air date : May 09, 2024
Episode : 309 Episode
Season : 11 Season
Runtime: 28:14 minutes
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Country: Japan
Cast: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard
