Gacha & Catch, a pop-up Japanese crane game store, is opening in the Santa Monica Promenade in Santa Monica on Nov. 22, 2025.
The joint project between Japan Entertainment One Inc., TOMY Company, Ltd., and SEGA CORPORATION will launch a limited-time pop-up store centered around prize-winning arcade machines including Gacha (capsule toy machines) and UFO CATCHERS (claw machines) on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at the Promenade, a bustling shopping district in Santa Monica.
Gacha & Catch is a pop-up store and interactive space where visitors can experience two of Japan's most iconic forms of Japanese arcade entertainment. These games are rooted in the long-standing legacies of TOMY and SEGA, two of Japan's most renowned entertainment brands. Featuring over 100 gacha capsule toy machines and more than 300 exclusive prizes, Gacha & Catch offers guests the thrill of winning uniquely Japanese collectibles through authentic Japanese games. Prizes include a wide range of merchandise and plush toys from iconic series, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Demon Slayer, Dan Da Dan, and more.
A special event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23 to celebrate the store's grand opening. There will be exciting chances to win exclusive prizes, including tokens usable for UFO CATCHER and Gacha capsule toy machines, original stickers, and more.
The "Gacha" brand is a registered trademark widely recognized as the representative name of capsule toys in Japan. The concept of gacha was first introduced to Japan in 1965, marking its 60th anniversary in Japan in 2025.
The "UFO CATCHER," beloved and widely installed in game centers and various entertainment venues across Japan, was first introduced in 1985. June 24 has been designated as "UFO CATCHER Day," and the brand celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025.
Event details are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.
The store is located at 1451 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Hours of operation are Mondays through Thursdays and Sundays: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Event period subject to change without notice. The store may close during the year-end and new year holidays without prior notice.
Official website: https://gachaandcatch.com/
Edited by SMDP Staff