Campus Donki Opens Third Location at Kansai Gaidai University with Cloudpick Technology

Customer Requirements

On May 18, 2026, Don Quijote will open its third "Campus Donki" unmanned store at Kansai Gaidai University’s Nakamiya Campus in Hirakata City, Osaka. The store, operated in partnership with NTT DATA‘s "Catch&Go®" digital store platform, is the third campus‑based unmanned store following successful locations at Osaka Electro‑Communication University and Momoyama Gakuin University.

University campuses present a unique retail challenge: students have tight schedules between classes, and conventional convenience stores often have limited operating hours and long queues during peak lunch periods. With Kansai Gaidai University focusing on foreign language education and international exchange, students lead busy lives and need quick, efficient shopping options.

Don Quijote, a leading Japanese discount retail chain operating over 600 stores nationwide, wanted to address these challenges by creating a frictionless, high‑efficiency shopping experience that fits into campus life. The store needed to operate during hours when other campus shops are closed, eliminate checkout queues, and offer a selection of daily essentials that students actually want.

Cloudpick Solution

Don Quijote partnered with Cloudpick to deploy its AI‑powered unmanned store technology. The store uses ceiling‑mounted AI cameras and weight‑sensor shelves to track customer movements and item selections in real time. The system supports up to seven customers shopping simultaneously.

How it works:

Entry: Students download the majica App and register as members. They show their member barcode at the entrance gate to enter.

Shopping: The store offers approximately 300 products – mainly onigiri, bento boxes, beverages, and snacks. AI cameras track each customer‘s movements and actions, while weight sensors on shelves detect item removal. The system accurately identifies “who” took “what.”

Exit & payment: Customers simply walk out. Payment is completed automatically using their majica balance. Students receive a receipt via email or app notification. There is no checkout line, no scanning, no waiting.

Reward system: Customers earn 0.5% majica points on purchases. Accumulated points can be used at any Don Quijote store – 1 point = 1 yen.

Result

Campus Donki Kansai Gaidai is the third location in this expanding campus store network, following Osaka Electro‑Communication University and Momoyama Gakuin University. It operates 8:00–20:00 daily (closed Sundays and university holidays).

Key outcomes:

• Lightning‑fast shopping: Based on data from the first two stores, the shortest shopping time recorded is 4 seconds. Students can grab what they need between classes or on the way to their next lecture.

• High time efficiency: Students support the store because it eliminates waiting time – crucial during short breaks.

• Student engagement: A popularity vote will select the top 3 items (from 10 beverage and snack categories) to be sold at Don Quijote‘s signature “Kyasoku” (surprisingly low) prices – supporting students’ budgets.

• Educational partnership: Starting in 2027, the store will be used in PBL (Project‑Based Learning) courses – creating practical educational opportunities for students to analyze retail data and operations.

• LTV building: The store serves as a valuable touchpoint for Don Quijote to build relationships with young customers who have strong LTV (lifetime value) potential.

Customer Testimonial

“Campus Donki provides a new way for students to shop on campus – without waiting, without hassle. With Cloudpick‘s AI technology, students can complete a purchase in just 4 seconds. We’re proud to support campus life with this smart store concept.”

— Don Quijote Management Team