Giant Doraemon Container Gashapon Machine – JCB Summer Travel in Japan Offers Special Card Benefits
Last updated 2026-09-25 — The highly anticipated “JCB Summer Fun Festival” is set to make a grand return in 2018！ From July 1 to August 31, JCB’s designated shopping discount partner stores across Japan will join forces with 23 card-issuing member institutions in Taiwan...
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The much-awaited “JCB Summer Fun Festival” is set to make a grand return in 2018！ From July 1 to August 31, JCB’s designated shopping discount partner stores across Japan will team up with 23 card-issuing member institutions in Taiwan to offer cardholders the ultimate benefits of up to ‘8% tax exemption + 5% shopping discount + 3% card rewards’. Coupled with Japan’s summer discount season, this allows JCB card users to enjoy even more discounts and rewards when traveling in Japan！ In addition, combining fun with gashapon machine experiences, an exclusive ‘Giant Doraemon Container Gashapon Machine’ has been specially created, making surprise appearances in Taipei and Kaohsiung.
The much-awaited “JCB Summer Fun Festival” is set to make a grand return in 2018！ From July 1 to August 31, JCB’s designated shopping discount partner stores across Japan will team up with 23 card-issuing member institutions in Taiwan to offer cardholders the ultimate benefits of up to ‘8% tax exemption + 5% shopping discount + 3% card rewards’. Coupled with Japan’s summer discount season, this allows JCB card users to enjoy even more discounts and rewards when traveling in Japan！ In addition, combining fun with gashapon machine experiences, an exclusive ‘Giant Doraemon Container Gashapon Machine’ has been specially created, making surprise appearances in Taipei and Kaohsiung.
Ya-Yun Lai attends the opening ceremony of the 2018 “JCB Summer Fun Festival”. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots photographer Zhang Yingying)
Japan’s new tax-free policy takes effect on July 1, relaxing conditions for tax refunds for foreigners. During the summer vacation period, the JCB international organization offers cardholders who make purchases at designated JCB partner physical stores in Japan—including over 100 Japanese chain electronics brands, drugstore and cosmetics brands, and well-known department stores—the chance to enjoy up to ‘8% tax exemption + 5% shopping discount + 3% card rewards’. In addition, the JCB international organization also provides various other great deals and services in Japan, covering transportation, sightseeing, dining, and more. Customers who reach a minimum spending amount can visit designated lottery locations to try their luck for vouchers worth up to 20,000 yen！
2018 JCB Summer Fun Festival – Shop Big in Japan, Rack Up Rewards 《JCB Designated Shopping Discount Partner Stores》
2018 JCB Summer Fun Festival – Shop Big in Japan, Rack Up Rewards 《JCB Designated Shopping Discount Partner Stores》
| Electronics Brands | Drugstore & Cosmetics Brands | Other Brands |
| BIC CAMERA | BIC DRUG | Marui Department Store |
| BIC CAMERA GROUP Sofmap | Matsumoto Kiyoshi | Tokyu Hands |
| BIC CAMERA GROUP Kojima | Sapporo Cosmetic | |
| EDION (EDION Electronics) | Tsuruha Drug | |
| Joshin (Jusco Denki) | ||
| YAMADA (Yamada Denki) | ||
| BEST (BEST DENKI) |
Model of the giant gashapon machine set to appear in August. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots photographer Zhang Yingying)
The 2018 “JCB Summer Fun Festival” brings creative flair by launching Taiwan’s first-ever 5.5-meter-tall ‘Giant Doraemon Container Gashapon Machine’, packed with 3,600 exciting gashapons. This pop-up event will light up both Taipei and Kaohsiung, sparking a summer fun whirlwind！It will appear at the square in front of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi at Taipei Main Station from Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5, 2018, then move to the plaza in front of Kaohsiung Hanshin Dome from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12, 2018.
During the event period, present one JCB card receipt showing a single purchase of NT$388 (inclusive) or more made after July 1, 2018, to exchange for one chance to play the ‘Doraemon Gashapon Spin the Fun of Summer’ machine at the event booth. Each person is limited to two exchanges per day. The JCB international organization has also specially selected a variety of colorful Doraemon-themed gifts.
Doraemon fans must know！Ten must-see details at the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
》http://www.mook.com.tw/article.php?op=articleinfo&articleid=13201
Share
This article is published by HowToTrip. Sharing and reposting are welcome — please credit the source.
Article URL: https://www.howtotrip.net/views-46467
Related Articles
- Shaoxing's "Grandpa Gourd" hangs the gourds back up: "If there are too many people, we'll interact less — just take a quick look from afar"
- Chinese authorities announce "reciprocal adjustment" to Japan visa fees — single-entry visa jumps from 2,250 to 16,750 yen!
- The "health stones" carried by a traveler were found to have radiation levels exceeding safety limits by a thousand times, potentially endangering fellow passengers on the same flight. Customs issues warning!
- Shenzhen Airport Issues Late-Night Notice: Unidentified Aerial Object Detected, Causing Widespread Flight Delays!
- “They only said it cost money after I opened the box and washed it!” 200g of grapes sold for 60 yuan on a high-speed train—12306 responds!
- Can't buy an airline ticket? Denied exit? Blocked from boarding? A large number of Chinese tourists have mysteriously become "discredited individuals"
- Adverse weather and economic fluctuations impact Colombia's coffee market
- Beach bathing area responds to 2 yuan/30 seconds fee for freshwater foot rinsing: Clearly priced!
- Taking off with an improperly closed cabin door? Wing malfunction? Multiple flights made emergency returns mid-journey!
- Experience the gifts of nature！ A countdown of the world’s ten most stunning coastlines