[Held on October 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun)] Take commemorative photos at Nagoya Castle’s spectacular photo spots and create limited-edition trading cards and panels at “Castle Photo Studio Lab” by PDAY
Koide Camera Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 1, 2025 [Held on October 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun)] “Castle Photo Studio Lab” by PDAY: Take commemorative photos at Nagoya Castle’s spectacular photo spots and create limited edition trading cards and panels. ~Create your own original design transparent, double-sided trading cards, the new “Decor L (vertical/horizontal) size,” on the same day from commemorative photos or photos on your smartphone~
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-26d54f46ff1d18f277eeb37c49ddca19-1024×683.jpg [Transparent Trading Cards] A popular item with a sheer finish that stands out when held up to the light.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-095e6a3cc8dc27e64192d03622027c4d-1024×683.jpg [Double-Sided Trading Cards] Print different photos on the front and back, perfect for activities like celebrating your favorite idol or as a commemorative card.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-52c4bc667580401f3e0cd5d6d19057ae-1024×683.jpg We offer a wide variety of templates, from standard templates that allow you to place full-page or multiple photos to original designs. This popular “PDAY” service offers a wide range of options, allowing you to create photos and illustrations as transparent or double-sided cards, starting from a single card. These cards are the same size as regular cards and can fit palm-sized photos, making them easy to match with existing card items and combining durability and quality. Optional variations with a keychain or frame are also available. View details What is PDAY Decor L
(vertical/horizontal)?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-1956c63bb21d29022afa44457a2d6b57-1024×683.jpg “Decor L” is a new palm-sized size that can be displayed in a variety of places.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-d4123c6f4fa325f7897e37530e17aef5-1024×683.jpg The back has a hook for wall mounting and a rod stand for tabletop use. For the first time at this event, you can experience the new photo panel size, “Decor L (Vertical/Horizontal).” This new photo item combines a thick wooden panel with a photo print and can be displayed as is, without a frame. It blends in well with any interior and is perfect for gifts and anniversaries. Previously, sizes ranged from 2L to A3, and in response to popular demand, the palm-sized “Decor L (Vertical/Horizontal)” has been introduced. At the event venue, photos taken will be printed and delivered immediately. This is your chance to be one of the first to try out our new products. View details Limited design exclusive to the Nagoya venue
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-01fdbe0f41cd5415de5453df3188ab97-1024×689.jpg This year’s SOCIAL PHOTO BOOTH “Castle Photo Studio Lab” will have more products and designs! 1. In addition to the MARKET2025 visual design by balansa, you can create two types of double-sided
transparent trading cards and photo panels “Decor L” on the same day: a design featuring the yokai guarding the castle that appear in the Nagoya Castle original game book “Yokai Research,” and a design by GOOD DAY CLUB STORE illustrator SAKIPON. (The NOASOBI CASTLE by Noasobi Bros. design has also been added at short notice.) Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-10eef70fda548dca5f6b5c6afc764c53-1181×821.jpg Event Name SOCIAL PHOTO BOOTH “Castle Photo Studio Lab” ◯ Offered Products ・Transparent/Double-Sided Trading Card: 500 yen (tax included) ・Photo Panel “Decor L”: 990 yen (tax included) Photography fee included. Creation from smartphone photos also possible. All items are completed and delivered on the same day. ◯ Visitor Benefits Those who try it out will receive a discount coupon that can be used for PDAY online services! ◯Date and time October 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun) 2025 9:00-16:00 (last reception 16:00) ◯ Venue SOCIAL CASTLE MARKET 2025 Venue Nagoya Castle Mikura Area Center (No. 10)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-ed69193d8143111f9a012a07c36fc6c3-1200×800.jpg [From left] PDAY calendar, PDAY decor, PDAY trading card “PDAY” is a photo-realization service jointly launched in 2018 by Koide Camera Co., Ltd. (Suginami-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Gozo Koide), which has stores in the Kanto region, and Monogram Co., Ltd. (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; CEO: Yoshihiro Sato), which specializes in photography and design. You can create trading cards, calendars, and photo panels, even just one at a time. No app installation is required; simply order online from your smartphone or computer and pick up your order via courier (nationwide delivery) or at a Koide Camera store. Simply choose your favorite template and upload an image from your smartphone or computer to easily create your order. Blank templates are also available, so you can create completely original goods.
【URL】https://pday.jp/ About SOCIAL CASTLE MARKET 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112206/7/112206-7-ea9abd29918ed0d4fc80dab33b3c5e0b-1024×824.jpg “SOCIAL CASTLE MARKET” is an urban market event created to make the city of Nagoya more enjoyable. This year, over 280 shops from all over Japan and overseas (Taiwan and Korea) will gather, offering a wide variety of goods, fashion, food, and music. With the addition of new areas such as Nagoya Castle’s storehouse and East Garden, this is a large-scale event that you can enjoy all day just by strolling around. ◯Dates Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th, 2025 *Event will be held rain or shine, but canceled in severe weather ◯Location Nagoya Castle (1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya) *Admission to Nagoya Castle is required (500 yen for adults, 100 yen for seniors in the city, free for junior high school students and younger). ◯ Time 10:00-16:30 (subject to change) *You can enter Nagoya Castle from 9:00 am. ◯Organizer SOCIAL TOWER PROJECT Executive Committee
【URL】https://socialtower.jp/castle2025/ Contact us In addition to participating in events like this one, “PDAY” also handles bulk orders and commemorative goods production for companies and organizations. We also offer a wide range of services, including original photo items for use as novelties and promotional materials, as well as
collaborations and business partnerships with brands and services. For interview inquiries or business inquiries, please call or use the inquiry form below. Koide Camera Co., Ltd. Customer Support Center Toll-free number: 0120-510-121 Business hours: 10:00-11:30,
12:30-17:00 (Closed Saturdays and Sundays) Inquiry form:
https://pday.jp/contact/