December 18, 2020
Director Tomino and LUNA SEA Appeared at the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Opening Ceremony!
The facility is open for a limited period until March 31st, 2022!
The facility consists of two areas: the GUNDAM-DOCK, a deck where the moving Gundam is stored, and the GUNDAM-LAB, an area where visitors can have fun while learning about the mechanisms used in the moving Gundam. Also within GFY, GUNDAM Café YOKOHAMA Satellite offers guests original cuisine, local foods unique to Yokohama, and exclusive merchandise available only at the facility, and the GFY official shop THE GUNDAM BASE YOKOHAMA Satellite.
The GUNDAM Café POP UP STORE YOKOHAMA will also open for a limited period from Monday, December 21st to Monday, January 11th, 2021 within the gates of JR Yokohama Station.
An opening ceremony was held on Friday, December 18th, a day before the grand opening of the facility, and Yoshiyuki Tomino, the director of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, and the members of the rock band LUNA SEA attended it.
Director Tomino & LUNA SEA appeared at the opening ceremony!
Miyagawa stated that he could not forget the words of emeritus professor Shuji Hashimoto of Waseda University: "The advance in technology has led to reality catching up with fantasy." "There are hardly any dreams left for technology to take on." and "I want to teach people how to find dreams.”
Miyagawa then explained that this moving Gundam could become a starting point for the current generation and future generations to talk about upcoming Gundam titles and new technology, and that "The steps that this moving Gundam takes will also be steps toward the future of Japanese technology and a bright future."
Next, Fumiko Hayashi, the mayor of Yokohama stated "It is a great honor that Yokohama was chosen as the stage for one of the world's first and most magnificent dreams”, and that visitors who stop by should enjoy the view of the Gundam up close with the bayside scenery of Yokoyama.
At the end of his interview he smiled and said "I'm really happy that everyone who was involved in this project was able to learn such things through this project. Please take a good look at it. This Gundam is a kind and friendly entity.”
A special performance for the ceremony was then unveiled. The smooth and awe inspiring movements of the 18 meter tall machine were shown in full display.
Following this, LUNA SEA, the secret guest of the ceremony, held a live concert featuring "THE BEYOND", the theme song for the 40th anniversary of Gundam, fascinating the audience at the venue with a masterful performance.
The next part of the ceremony was a special talk session with Director Tomino and LUNA SEA's RYUICHI, and SUGIZO. Director Tomino stated "I didn't think anyone would actually put in all this effort to make a life-size Gundam. Thank you very much, and thank you for your hard work."
In addition, RYUICHI, who is also the Kanagawa Friendship Tourism Ambassador, excitedly stated "Can you believe that a Gundam that actually moves is here in Yokohama instead of anywhere else in the world!" SUGIZO, who describes himself as a fan who usually sides with the Principality of Zeon, shared that tears flowed from his eyes due to the awe inspiring appearance of the moving Gundam that stimulated his primordial instincts, and also stated "I was so moved to be able to play in front of the Gundam and Director Tomino is something that I couldn’t even dream of as a child. However, I would like to see a moving Zakufor the 50th anniversary!”
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA is scheduled to open for a limited time until March 31, 2022 (Thursday).
Buy your tickets in advance on the official website and make sure to stop by.
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Facility Overview
Saturday, December 19th, 2020 ~ Thursday, March 31st, 2022
[Hours] 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM (admissions close at 8:00 PM)
Hours may differ during certain periods.
*The facility may close for maintenance for a certain period.
*Maintenance dates will be announced on the official website and in the official app as soon as they are confirmed.
*Guests may not enter the pier area out of the event period.
[Location]
Yamashita-Futou, Yokohama
Access: 7 minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line
- 3 minute walk from the Yamashita-Futou bus stop on the Yokohama City BAYSIDE BLUE route
Total area: 9000 ㎡
Building area: GUNDAM-DOCK approx. 604 ㎡ (maintenance deck height approx. 25 m)/GUNDAM-LAB Approximately 1440 ㎡ (Steel frame 2nd floor, total floor area 2097 ㎡)
Operated by: Evolving G CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.
[Entrance Fee]
・Adults (13 years and over) 1,650 JPY (Tax Included)
・Children (between 7 and 12 years) 1,100 JPY (Tax Included)
[GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER Admission Fee]
・3,300 JPY (Tax included)
Up to 3 children under 6 years may enter for free with a paying adult.
*The GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER cannot be accessed with an admission ticket.
*Please purchase the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA entrance ticket with an admission ticket.
*Up to 3 children under 6 years old may enter free of charge with a paying adult (persons must be 6 years or under at the time of admission).
*Guests will be given a time slot to access the GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER.
*Prices and terms are subject to change without notice.
*Guests cannot reenter the facility.
<Entry Ticket Sales Dates>
Tickets for December 2020 and January 2021 are currently on sale. Tickets for
February 2021 will be available during the time frames below.
Tickets for March 2021 and beyond will be announced on the official website once the dates have been confirmed.
■Monday, February 1st, 2021 ~ Monday, February 15th, 2021
Release Date: Thursday, January 7th, 2021 from 10:00 AM (JST)
■Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 ~ Sunday, February 28th, 2021
Release Date: Thursday, January 21st, 2021 from 10:00 AM (JST)
[Ticket Distribution Method]
■GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Official App
App Store/Google Play
App fee: Free
Compatible devices: iPhone or Android OS devices
*Compatible OS: iOS11.0 or later, Android6.0 or later
*Users are responsible for communications fees when using the app.
■Official Website
https://gundam-factory.eventos.tokyo/web/portal/151/event/265/
[Admission Gift]
To commemorate the opening of GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA, guests will receive the Gunpla 1/200 RX-78F00 Gundam as a gift with their admission.
*There are a limited number of admission gifts.
*Guests will only receive their gift if they purchase a ticket. Children 6 years and under with free admission cannot receive the gift.
*The images are samples and may differ from the actual product.
*One gift will be given to each guest upon admission.
*Future admission gifts have not been planned but may be announced in conjunction with other events and projects.
*Please be aware that we cannot replace the admission gift if it is damaged or lost.
*Admission gifts are only available to guests with admission. You cannot receive a gift under any circumstances without admission.
*The admission gift may change without notice.
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