The "Mini Gashapon Book" (Mame Gasha Hon) series, released by Japan's Bandai GASHAPON capsule toy brand, will launch a highly nostalgic item this March: "Mini Gashapon Book JR Timetable"! There are 4 types in total, each capsule costing 500 JPY.
Toy enthusiasts who enjoy traveling to Japan have surely researched subway routes before their trips! Japan Railways (JR) is a name that is both familiar and unfamiliar. The star of this capsule toy release is the "JR Timetable," which was first published in 1963 under the name "National Tourist Timetable" and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023. This collection includes the April 1987 issue of the "JNR Edited Timetable," as well as the April 2013, October 2022, and May 2023 issues of the "JR Timetable." Decades of railway route changes, maps, JR stations, and more are all condensed into these 5-centimeter booklets. For railway fans, the discontinued routes and precious maps documented within these books undoubtedly hold immense collectible value. You'll definitely want to get one to flip through!
● April 1987 Issue
● April 2013 Issue
● October 2022 Issue
● May 2023 Issue
Mame Gasha Hon JR Timetable
Suggested Retail Price: ¥500 / capsule, Product Specifications: Approximately 5 cm, 4 types in total, Estimated Release Date: 4th week of March 2024
Source: Gashapon World