February 10, 2022
Enjoy the Gundam Universe in the Yokohama Bay Area! GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA Starts on February 19th!
We will carry out several events, including a brand-new projection mapping show!
As a part of BANDAI NAMCO Group’s cross-platform Gundam Project, GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA will be held from Saturday, February 19th in the bay area of Yokohama (Kanagawa Prefecture).
GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA is a celebration of the extension of the opening period of GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (GFY), the Gundam general facility where the life-sized, 18-meter moving Gundam stands.
Visitors can enjoy the Gundam universe at all the main spots of Yokohama’s bay area. Exhibitions and events will be held at the Yokohama shopping malls Yokohama Landmark Tower and MARK IS Minatomirai, as well as collaboration projects with all the stations on the Minatomirai line and joint projects with GFY. The events will be basically free of charge and will be held until Sunday, March 13th.
The details for each event have been released. Please check them below.
GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA Event Details
[Event Dates]
From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
[Venues]
From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
[Venues]
The following spots in Yokohama’s bay area:
・Yokohama Landmark Tower (Landmark Plaza)
・MARK IS Minatomirai
・Minatomirai Line (Minatomirai Station, Bashamichi Station, Motomachi - Chukagai Station)
・GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA
[Event Fee]
Basically free of charge
[Official Website]
https://bandai-hobby.net/site/gundamport-yokohama/
*The event dates may change depending on each individual event.
*Purchase of an entrance ticket is needed to enter GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA.
*The events may be delayed or canceled depending on the spread of COVID-19. Please check for updates on GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA’s official website.
・Yokohama Landmark Tower (Landmark Plaza)
・MARK IS Minatomirai
・Minatomirai Line (Minatomirai Station, Bashamichi Station, Motomachi - Chukagai Station)
・GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA
[Event Fee]
Basically free of charge
[Official Website]
https://bandai-hobby.net/site/gundamport-yokohama/
*The event dates may change depending on each individual event.
*Purchase of an entrance ticket is needed to enter GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA.
*The events may be delayed or canceled depending on the spread of COVID-19. Please check for updates on GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA’s official website.
Yokohama Landmark Tower Event Details
Address: 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 220-0012
<Port 1: Exhibition of a 17-Meter Balloon That Reproduces the Last Shooting>
We will display a balloon reproducing the memorable Last Shooting scene from Mobile Suit Gundam’s last episode. The balloon is approximately 17 meters tall and reproduces the unforgettable scene in which the Gundam points the rifle in its right hand up towards the Zeong head. Visitors can experience this impressive scene from close by, thanks to a special show that includes video footage and lights.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Show times: From 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (every hour on the clock and at :30 minutes)
Venue: Landmark Plaza, first floor, Sakata no Tane Garden Square
We will display a balloon reproducing the memorable Last Shooting scene from Mobile Suit Gundam’s last episode. The balloon is approximately 17 meters tall and reproduces the unforgettable scene in which the Gundam points the rifle in its right hand up towards the Zeong head. Visitors can experience this impressive scene from close by, thanks to a special show that includes video footage and lights.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Show times: From 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (every hour on the clock and at :30 minutes)
Venue: Landmark Plaza, first floor, Sakata no Tane Garden Square
<Port 2: Here Gather the Gundam R (Recycle) Operation Works! Exhibition of the Works Created using Runners>
There will be a special exhibition including the 1/1 Runner Gundam Head that was displayed at the Gundam R Operation FINAL held in November 2021 in Shinjuku, as well as works created in collaboration with the media artist Yoichi Ochiai and the creative company NAKED,INC. Moreover, the latest GUNPLA and Gundam figures will also be on display at the same location.
There will be a special exhibition including the 1/1 Runner Gundam Head that was displayed at the Gundam R Operation FINAL held in November 2021 in Shinjuku, as well as works created in collaboration with the media artist Yoichi Ochiai and the creative company NAKED,INC. Moreover, the latest GUNPLA and Gundam figures will also be on display at the same location.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Venue: Landmark Plaza, first floor, Festival Square
*The products are not for sale.
<Port 3: A Brand-New Projection Mapping Show Featuring GFY’s Moving Gundam and the Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue>
This projection mapping show features a dream-like collaboration between GFY’s RX-78F00 Gundam and Diver City Tokyo Plaza’s Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue. In the Dockyard Garden, designated by the Japanese government as important cultural property, this show will create an impactful, immersive experience in which the Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn‘s universes cross, using starboard and port as screens.
This projection mapping show features a dream-like collaboration between GFY’s RX-78F00 Gundam and Diver City Tokyo Plaza’s Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue. In the Dockyard Garden, designated by the Japanese government as important cultural property, this show will create an impactful, immersive experience in which the Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn‘s universes cross, using starboard and port as screens.
Event dates: Every day from Tuesday, March 8th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Show times: From 6:15 PM to 8:45 PM (every hour at :15 and :30 minutes)
Venue: Dockyard Garden
*To contrast the spread of COVID-19, we limit the number of spectators allowed to attend each show. Once the limit has been reached, we may ask you to wait for the next show. Additionally, due to the limit mentioned above, you may be unable to view the show.
*We may ask you to line up during congested times. Please check details about watching the show at the venue.
MARK IS Minatomirai Event Details
Address: 3-5-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 220-0012
<Port 4: Freedom Gundam Balloon Appears in the Atrium!>
The Freedom Gundam, a Mobile Suit that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, will appear as an approximately 5-meter tall balloon in the top part of the atrium in the first floor Grand Galleria.
The Freedom Gundam, a Mobile Suit that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, will appear as an approximately 5-meter tall balloon in the top part of the atrium in the first floor Grand Galleria.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Time: From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: First floor, Grand Galleria
<Port 5: Gundam R Operation - GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA Branch-Off Edition @ MARK IS Minatomirai>
In this venue, we will offer an opportunity to learn more about recycling by distributing the plastic model Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembling Experience Version and a special leaflet. Personally throwing the runners (i.e., the frame parts of the plastic models) in the recycling box will help you feel recycling closer to you. We will also have an exhibition regarding how GUNPLA are recycled.
In this venue, we will offer an opportunity to learn more about recycling by distributing the plastic model Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembling Experience Version and a special leaflet. Personally throwing the runners (i.e., the frame parts of the plastic models) in the recycling box will help you feel recycling closer to you. We will also have an exhibition regarding how GUNPLA are recycled.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Time: From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Second floor, Burari Gallery
Distribution: First-come, first-served basis, free of charge
*We will only hand one plastic model once to each person. Children aged five or younger need to be accompanied by a guardian.
*The plastic models will be distributed free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis until stocks last.
<Port 6: Exhibition of the Newest Gundam Series Products>
We will display all the newest BANDAI NAMCO Group products from the Gundam series, such as the latest videogames, cards, snacks and food, apparel, figures, stationery, and other merchandise.
We will display all the newest BANDAI NAMCO Group products from the Gundam series, such as the latest videogames, cards, snacks and food, apparel, figures, stationery, and other merchandise.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 6th, 2022
Venue: Fifth floor, Event Space
<Port 7: The Life-Sized Captain Seat of the White Base Makes its Appearance!>
We have recreated the inside of the White Base, the assault ship that appears in the Mobile Suit Gundam series, and set up a life-sized reproduction of the captain’s seat and the yoke. A video is screened on the walls on the sides of the captain’s seat that shows the universe and the Earth as seen from the ship’s windows.
We will also display a 1/144-size White Base. Visitors can enjoy a video that explains the specs of the White Base and compiles its most famous scenes.
We will also display a 1/144-size White Base. Visitors can enjoy a video that explains the specs of the White Base and compiles its most famous scenes.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Time: From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Fourth underground floor, Station Square
*You may not sit in the captain’s seat.
Minatomirai Line Event Details
<Port 8: Exhibition and Card Distribution of the Latest Arcade Card Game, Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base, at Minatomirai Station>
We will exhibit the cards and the game body of the latest arcade card game Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base, which will be playable at arcades all over Japan from Thursday, February 24th, at the Mirai Tube inside Minatomirai Station.
Moreover, we will distribute an exclusive Promotion Card at the booth featuring the GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA key visual design and a B5-sized flyer styled after a Jumbo Carddass with the Aile Strike Gundam card design.
Moreover, we will distribute an exclusive Promotion Card at the booth featuring the GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA key visual design and a B5-sized flyer styled after a Jumbo Carddass with the Aile Strike Gundam card design.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Time: From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: Minatomirai Station, Mirai Tube
Distribution: First-come, first-served basis, free of charge (limited to people aged twelve or older)
*Distribution will end as soon as the stock of promotion cards for the day ends.
*This event may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
<Port 9: A 1/1 Gundam Head GUNPLA and Gundam Works Optical Illusions Make Their Appearance at Bashamichi Station>
A 1/1 Gundam Head will be exhibited at the event space inside Bashamichi Station. Moreover, visitors can enjoy optical illusions based on the latest movie Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island, screening from Friday, June 3rd, and the special version of Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, which will air on TV from Spring 2022.
A 1/1 Gundam Head will be exhibited at the event space inside Bashamichi Station. Moreover, visitors can enjoy optical illusions based on the latest movie Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island, screening from Friday, June 3rd, and the special version of Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, which will air on TV from Spring 2022.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
Venue: Bashamichi Station, inside the B2 ticket gates
<Gundam R Operation - GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA Branch-Off Edition @ Bashamichi Station>
We will hold the Gundam R Operation - GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA Branch-Off Edition at the event space outside the ticket gates in Bashamichi Station. We will distribute the plastic model Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembling Experience Version and a special leaflet, collect runners, and hold an exhibition regarding how GUNPLA are recycled.
We will hold the Gundam R Operation - GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA Branch-Off Edition at the event space outside the ticket gates in Bashamichi Station. We will distribute the plastic model Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembling Experience Version and a special leaflet, collect runners, and hold an exhibition regarding how GUNPLA are recycled.
Event dates:
・Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, Wednesday 23rd, Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th February 2022
・Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th March 2022
Time: From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Distribution: First-come, First-served Basis
Venue: Bashamichi Station, outside the B2 ticket gates
*The event will only be held on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
*We will only hand one plastic model once to each person. Children aged five or younger need to be accompanied by a guardian.
*The plastic models will be distributed free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis until stocks last.
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Conference Room Event Details
<Port 10: Scan Your GUNPLA and Take Part in a Battle Game! ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Test Scan Event Vol.1
A test event for the ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Project, aimed at making real GUNPLA battles a reality, will be held at GFY. Visitors can scan their GUNPLA and enjoy battles in a virtual game space. Visitors who do not carry their own GUNPLA can still take part in the battles by using the GUNPLA provided at the venue.
A test event for the ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Project, aimed at making real GUNPLA battles a reality, will be held at GFY. Visitors can scan their GUNPLA and enjoy battles in a virtual game space. Visitors who do not carry their own GUNPLA can still take part in the battles by using the GUNPLA provided at the venue.
Event Dates: From Sunday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
*The facility is closed on Tuesday, March 8th.
Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Venue: GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Conference Room
Participation Method: by lottery at the venue
*Participation in the event is free of charge, but purchasing an entrance ticket to GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is necessary. Please check the details and opening times on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website.
*Please check the Project’s official website for details on eligible GUNPLA, participation method, and other things to note.
*Only those who win the entrance lottery can enter the venue. There is a limit to how many people can participate in the event, so we may not allow entrance in certain situations.
Venue: GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Conference Room
Participation Method: by lottery at the venue
*Participation in the event is free of charge, but purchasing an entrance ticket to GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is necessary. Please check the details and opening times on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website.
*Please check the Project’s official website for details on eligible GUNPLA, participation method, and other things to note.
*Only those who win the entrance lottery can enter the venue. There is a limit to how many people can participate in the event, so we may not allow entrance in certain situations.
Participate in the GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA Stamp Rally and Get Exclusive Items!
A Stamp Rally will be held at the six locations of GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA. We have prepared great exclusive items as prizes at the goal, the GFY ticket counter. Wander around Yokohama’s bay area for this stamp rally and enjoy the Gundam universe at each venue.
*You do not need an entrance ticket to GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA to collect the prizes.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
[Stamp Locations]
*You do not need an entrance ticket to GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA to collect the prizes.
Event dates: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
[Stamp Locations]
① ・MARK IS Minatomirai - 5th floor Event Space: From Saturday, February 19th, to Sunday, March 6th, 2022
・MARK IS Minatomirai - 1st floor Grand Galleria: From Monday, March 7th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
② MARK IS Minatomirai - 4th underground floor, Station Square
③ Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza - 1st floor, Sakata no Tane Garden Square
④ Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza - 1st floor, Festival Square
⑤ Minatomirai Line, Bashamichi Station - close to the ticket gates (outside the ticket gates)
⑥ Minatomirai Line, Motomachi - Chukagai Station - close to the Chukagai side ticket gates (outside the ticket gates)
★Goal: GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Ticket Counter
*Opening hours follow each venue’s opening hours.
*You may collect your prizes during the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA opening hours. Check them on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website.
[Prizes]
・MARK IS Minatomirai - 1st floor Grand Galleria: From Monday, March 7th, to Sunday, March 13th, 2022
② MARK IS Minatomirai - 4th underground floor, Station Square
③ Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza - 1st floor, Sakata no Tane Garden Square
④ Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza - 1st floor, Festival Square
⑤ Minatomirai Line, Bashamichi Station - close to the ticket gates (outside the ticket gates)
⑥ Minatomirai Line, Motomachi - Chukagai Station - close to the Chukagai side ticket gates (outside the ticket gates)
★Goal: GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Ticket Counter
*Opening hours follow each venue’s opening hours.
*You may collect your prizes during the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA opening hours. Check them on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website.
[Prizes]
・Collect 3 stamps and get a limited GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA clear file
・Collect 6 stamps and get a 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembly Experience Version and limited GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA stickers that you can use on the kit, as well as the above-mentioned clear file
・Collect 6 stamps and get a 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembly Experience Version and limited GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA stickers that you can use on the kit, as well as the above-mentioned clear file
*The 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembly Experience Version is not exclusive to GUNDAM PORT YOKOHAMA.
[Things to Note About the Stamp Rally]
[Things to Note About the Stamp Rally]
・Please participate within the opening times of each stamp venue.
・We will distribute the stamp leaflet at each stamp location and at the prize exchange venue.
・Please only take one stamp leaflet per person.
・You may only collect your prize once during the event period.
・Even during the event period, we may conclude the prize collection as soon as we run out of prize stocks.
・The plastic models are suitable for children aged six and above. Children aged five and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
・The dates and details of this event may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
・We will distribute the stamp leaflet at each stamp location and at the prize exchange venue.
・Please only take one stamp leaflet per person.
・You may only collect your prize once during the event period.
・Even during the event period, we may conclude the prize collection as soon as we run out of prize stocks.
・The plastic models are suitable for children aged six and above. Children aged five and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
・The dates and details of this event may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
*The events may be changed or canceled without prior notice depending on the spread of COVID-19.
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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