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New Gundam Megastore Announced for Shibuya

A new Gundam megastore is coming to Shibuya, Tokyo, according to an announcement. The neighborhood is already known for the Hachiko statue and the Scramble crosswalk.

BriefPublished 14 September 20261 min read1 linked source · 3 checked facts

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The announcement adds another potential stop for travelers in Shibuya, a district the source describes as having space for new trends. The source calls the planned store a 'mecha mecca' and notes that Shibuya has recently become a must-visit spot for many travelers. No opening date or specific location within Shibuya is given in the evidence.

What the reporting says

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Shibuya's most famous landmarks have long been the Hachiko statue and the Shibuya Scramble crosswalk.
The source says Shibuya is a place where there's always space for new trends.
The source says recently there's another must-visit spot for many travelers.

Our view

For visitors, this suggests another potential attraction in an already iconic neighborhood, though the evidence lacks details on when it will open or exactly where it will be.

What the reporting says: A new Gundam megastore has been announced for Shibuya, describing it as a 'mecha mecca' and noting that Shibuya's famous landmarks include the Hachiko statue and the Scramble crosswalk.

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New Gundam Megastore Announced for Shibuya

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