HOW DOES AN ICHIBAN KUJI LOTTERY WORK ?

Ichiban Kuji Lottery

What is an Ichiban Kuji Lottery?

As part of our customer service, we are pleased to provide you with a detailed explanation to address your recurring question about how an Ichiban Kuji lottery works. We hope this explanation will help you fully understand the mechanics of this renowned Ichiban Kuji lottery!

Definition of an Ichiban Kuji Lottery:

The term "Ichiban Kuji" (一番くじ) translates to "The Best Lottery." Ichiban Kuji lotteries take place in Japan several times a month, featuring various licensed themes, and are organized by the manufacturer Banpresto. However, they can also be organized by Taito or other manufacturers under different names, such as Taito Kuji.

How does an Ichiban Kuji Lottery work?

The process is simple and follows several steps:

1. Visit the designated location, typically a konbini or specialized hobby shop, and purchase a ticket.
2. A number will be assigned to your ticket.
3. Each number corresponds to a specific prize.
4. After verifying the winning number, you can collect your prize.
5. It's important to note that you cannot choose the highly coveted prize, which is usually the grand prize. The selection is entirely random, so if you don't obtain the desired prize, you would need to try again. A good deal of luck is required, incidentally!
6. However, the items are often available for direct purchase at specialized stores shortly after the lottery, or duplicates can be exchanged directly with other participants on the same day.

Pricing and Prizes:

• Pricing: Generally, tickets range from 500 to 900 yen, depending on the specific lottery.

• Prizes: The prizes are announced several months in advance on specialized websites and are identified by specific designations, usually using letters (A Prize, B Prize, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, etc.). Traditionally, the most significant prize is the renowned "Last One," which you can obtain by drawing the very last ticket of the lottery. Banpresto introduced this concept in the second half of 2011.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide you access to these products, most of which are exclusive to the Japanese market. We would like to emphasize that prices may vary based on their resale value in the Japanese market. Our team strives daily to offer you the best possible prices while ensuring optimal delivery times. This is all in the effort to continue fostering our shared passion.