GENDA GiGO Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kazuhiro Ninomiya) is opening "GiGO Crane Game Oasis Soka Seimon Plaza" in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, on August 7 (Friday), 2026, at 10:00 AM. It will be GiGO's second crane game specialty store in Saitama Prefecture.
A New GiGO Crane Game Oasis Opens at a Power Center in Soka, Saitama
"GiGO Crane Game Oasis" is coming to Soka Seimon Plaza, a power center in the Seimon area of Soka City in southern Saitama Prefecture. Located in a convenient area near Nitta Station and the Soka Interchange, the new store joins this community-focused power center, which is also home to a supermarket, a 100-yen shop, and other retailers.
"GiGO Crane Game Oasis Soka Seimon Plaza" occupies approximately 351 tsubo of floor space and houses 213 crane game machines. The lineup emphasizes "prizes for everyday use" such as food, snacks, and daily necessities, and includes a "10-yen play corner" along with machines offering a fresh take on gameplay, such as ones where players sway the arm to aim or use a hook to catch prizes - game settings designed to be approachable for beginners and children alike. Guests can fully enjoy the thrill of winning prizes. Capsule toy vending machines are also on site, so visitors of all ages, from children to adults, can enjoy the store.
Throughout the store, original "GiGO Crane Game Oasis" characters make crane games feel more familiar and fun to play. Led by the lion "Gigomaru," animal-themed characters such as a hippo and a zebra bring the space to life with their distinctive personalities. For this opening, an original illustration pairing Gigomaru with the local specialty "Soka Senbei" rice crackers was created, and it appears in the in-store decor and on the "Gigomaru Card" distributed at Gigomaru meet-and-greet events.
Whether stopping by for a quick game between errands or settling in for a longer play session, GiGO's stay-and-play crane game "oasis" is a place to enjoy every day, for as long as guests like.
Everyday Prizes Like Daily Necessities and Snacks Take Center Stage
At "GiGO Crane Game Oasis," the selection of "prizes for everyday use" - daily necessities, food, and snacks - has been greatly expanded. The store also introduces game settings such as hook-based ring-catching prizes, designed to be approachable for beginners and children, creating a fun experience that makes guests want to stop by every day.
Original Characters That Make Crane Games More Fun
"GiGO Crane Game Oasis" features original characters designed to make crane games feel more familiar and enjoyable. Led by the lion "Gigomaru," animal-themed characters such as a hippo and a zebra bring color to this crane game oasis with their distinctive personalities.
Opening Celebration Events
Gigomaru Meet-and-Greet Event
Meet "Gigomaru," the lion leader of the GiGO Crane Game Oasis original characters!
Limited-edition "Gigomaru Cards" will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis at the Gigomaru meet-and-greet event.
Everyone is welcome to join.
Gigomaru appearance dates: August 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat), and 9 (Sun)
Each day: 1:00 PM–1:15 PM and 3:00 PM–3:15 PM
*For details, check the store's official X account: https://x.com/GiGO_CGOsoka
Snack Giveaway Event, Open to Everyone
A "snack giveaway" event will be held each day starting at 10:00 AM, limited to the first 200 guests. To participate, show a screen confirming you follow the store's official X account (https://x.com/GiGO_CGOsoka).
Snack giveaway dates: August 7 (Friday), and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in August, from 10:00 AM
*Limited to the first 200 items each day. The event ends once supplies run out.
GiGO Crane Game Oasis Soka Seimon Plaza Overview
- Address: 1-401-1 Seimon-cho, Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, Soka Seimon Plaza 1F
- Access:
- Train: About a 15-minute walk from the west exit of Nitta Station on the Tobu Skytree Line
- Bus: From the Nitta Station east exit bus stop, take the Asahi Bus bound for "Shin-Eidanchi," get off at the "Seimon-Kita" bus stop, then walk about 5 minutes
- Car: 640 meters from the Soka IC on the Tokyo Gaikan Expressway
- Parking: 425 spaces
- Business hours: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Floor area: Approximately 351.65 tsubo
- Number of machines: 220 total (Crane games: 213, rhythm and other amusement games: 7)
- Capsule toy vending machines: 75
- Store website: https://www.gigo.co.jp/shops/soka
- Store X account: https://x.com/GiGO_CGOsoka
- GiGO Crane Game Oasis special website: https://contents.gendagigo.jp/cranegame-oasis/
- Electronic money: Not accepted
- GiGO App: Staff-assisted (ticket books and service coupons accepted; check-in and アンギャ supported)
The Meaning Behind GiGO
Get into the Gaming Oasis - Dive into the gaming oasis!
Regardless of the era, fulfilling people's desires in a "real space" and continuing to evolve - this is what defines the value of a new game center. To remain an oasis that satisfies people's needs: the keyword representing this is "Get into the Gaming Oasis - Dive into the gaming oasis!", abbreviated as "GiGO."
