How do they build a Life-Size Gundam? Yokohama Gundam in a 360 video
Yokohama has been the place of contact between Japan and overseas for decades, fascinating many people with its ancient buildings and great views by the port, sea and sky, creating a rich culture. In Yokohama, an international port city with spirit, GUNDAM and the internationally-acclaimed anime series will come together.
Behold, Gundam in this 360° video. Life-sized model RX-78F00 stands 18 meters and moves, steps and reaches for the sky! In addition to enabling visitors to see a 1/1 scale GUNDAM move at "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA," completed and debuted in 2020 at Yamashita Pier. Opening Date: December 2020 (to March 2022) Place: Pier Yamashita, Yokohama
Japanese toy company Bandai Namco Holdings is behind the creation of a giant travelling statue and hosts a show at the recently opened attraction. Visitors will observe the robot from the viewing platform 15 meters to 18 meters above the ground for a close-up view of the futuristic robot head and its magnificent torso.
Gundam Academy: Introducing the development process of "moving Gundam", its design, structure, and mechanism with panels and videos, and setting up an experience corner in AR. It is an exhibition facility where you can learn while enjoying various techniques. Opening Date: December 2020 (to March 2022)
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Admission:
- Gundam Factory Yokohama: 1,650 JPY (adults), 1,100 (children under 13); Gundam Dock Tower: 3,300 JPY per person.
- Address: 〒231-0023 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Yamashitacho, 279番25
