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The Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo will hold the special exhibition "Pokémon and Athletes' Moves" from September 19 to November 23, 2026, comparing the moves of Pokémon with the techniques of athletes competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
On October 31, 2026, Yokosuka City will hold "Pokémon Pikapika-dan with Yokosuka City" at City Hall Front Park, an event where participants dress up as Pikachu to pick up litter and think about keeping the city clean.
NELL, the sleep brand known for its pocket-coil mattresses, is releasing the NELL×COIL COLLECTION — original sheets, a duvet cover, a pillow and pillowcase set, and roomwear covered in a pattern of Pokémon's Magnemite. The lineup goes on sale September 1, 2026 on NELL's official site, with sales at Bic Camera Yurakucho starting September 7.
NOT A HOTEL is teaming up with the sleep game app Pokémon Sleep on a special Poké Ball-Themed Hotel appearing in Hokkaido this September, with a campaign offering winners a chance to stay inside.
gelato pique is launching its third Pokémon collaboration collection, "Pokémon meets GELATO PIQUE," on September 9, 2026. The lineup carries a Pichu-Pikachu-Raichu evolution motif across sizes and newly introduces Clefairy and Marill designs.
From August 24 to 30, 2026, Yunika Vision — the large outdoor screen facing Seibu-Shinjuku Station — will air full-length live footage of four songs from the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! Blu-ray, with multiple screenings each day.
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles will welcome Starlit Pikachu, the guide character from the special exhibition Pokémon Astronomical Observatory at Kakuda Denen Hall, to their August 11 game against the Orix Buffaloes at Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi, with a photo session and field appearances as part of the "Natsu-Suta! STARLIGHT GALAXY" summer event.
EYEUP is releasing four new Ghost-type Pokémon goods items — an Acrylic Marker Charm Set, a Domiteria Key Chain, and two sizes of Honeycomb Acrylic Magnet — arriving at retailers nationwide from September 2026, with pre-orders open now at the EYEUP Official Online Store.
From September 9 to November 29, 2026, more than 100 Pokémon, including 19 statues, among them legendary Pokémon, will appear across Nihonbashi and Yaesu, free for anyone to see. A paid mystery-solving walk created by puzzle creator Ryogo Matsumaru's RIDDLER invites participants to search for the Pokémon while unraveling clues around the neighborhood, with kit vouchers on sale from August 4.
Pokémon Pokopia's first paid DLC, Bubbly Basin, releases on August 5, 2026, and the game's area gate has appeared at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse for a real-world event running August 6 to 9. The Minatomirai Line's train cars are wrapped in a Bubbly Basin theme from August 2 through September 25, with Minatomirai Station itself decorated August 3 to 9.
Nippon Paper Crecia's Scottie brand is adding Pokémon designs to six tissue, paper towel, and wet tissue products launching nationwide on July 27, 2026, alongside a purchase campaign offering original Pokémon goods through October 31.
On August 16, Yokohama FC will hold a Pokémon-themed J.League Special Fes for its match against Júbilo Iwata, giving eco-friendly EVO Bags to the first 50,000 attendees and rolling out new Pikachu and Clefable collaboration merchandise.
The character crossover event "ICON SUMMIT," which drew more than 20,000 visitors last year, is being held this summer at two locations — JR Omiya Station and Abeno Q's Mall in Osaka — with pop-up shops for Pokémon Peaceful Place, Sylvanian Families, Pompompurin, Ponkickies, and more.
U-TREASURE, a consolidated subsidiary of K.UNO, is taking reservations for five Pokémon 30th anniversary necklaces featuring Pikachu, Magikarp, Ditto, and Snorlax, each engraved with the anniversary logo.
KOSÉ Cosmeport's hand care brand "Coenrich" is releasing a limited-quantity Pokémon special package of eight hand cream items nationwide from August 3, 2026, with products and packaging featuring Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, and other Pokémon.
Card Shop Masters, a well-known trading card specialty shop in Gifu, has partnered with online oripa service Minna no Toreca. From 7:07 AM on July 7, 2026, the two are launching two limited-quantity collaboration gachas, a Pokémon card gacha with a 107% return rate and a One Piece card gacha with a 102% return rate.
Namco amusement arcades across Japan celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary with the Pokémon Anniversary Festival, running July 24 to October 25, 2026, featuring limited-edition crane game prizes, a ¥500 Namco Lottery, original giveaways, and four dedicated flagship stores.
Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) is teaming up with the TV anime Pokémon to hold the Meitetsu Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 from July 18 to September 23, 2026, celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary. Pick up a free stamp sheet at a Meitetsu station and collect stamps at 25 locations across the network.
TCG GATE and Japan's largest online oripa service, Nihon Toreca Center, are holding their second collaboration event starting June 24, 2026, featuring a lineup of highly sought-after PSA 10 graded Pokémon cards.
ABEMA is broadcasting all 24 Pokémon theatrical feature films for free across 4 consecutive weekends, from June 20 to July 12, 2026, on its dedicated Pokémon anime channels.
NEXCO East, Central, and West Japan are teaming up with Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, bringing stamp rallies, photo panels, exclusive merchandise, and digital medals to 234 service areas and parking areas across Japan from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
TomyTec is set to release a miniature two-car set based on the Slowpoke-wrapped Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad 1100 series train, as part of the GeoCollection "The Railway Collection" series.
A special pre-opening event for the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 (PJCS2026) took place on June 5, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama, where champions from comedy, sports, and entertainment gathered to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary and mark the start of the largest-ever PJCS tournament.
A cosplay photography event organized by Reiyers is set to take place at Gran Snow Okuibuki in Shiga Prefecture on May 30, 2026, offering participants the chance to shoot in stunning natural settings including mountains, rivers, rocky areas, and forests.
The AI-powered battle analysis tool Pokémon Battle Scope returns to the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026, set for June 6–7 at Pacifico Yokohama, offering real-time battle insights to viewers of all experience levels.
Anker Japan is releasing four Pokémon-themed products in early July 2026, including a 70W USB rapid charger, a travel adapter, a travel pouch, and the brand's first Pokémon-designed ear-clip wireless earphones in both Pikachu and Eevee models.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo runs May 29 through June 1 across waterfront parks and the entire city of Tokyo, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with its largest-ever real-world event.
Revlon's popular Kiss Sugar Scrub lip care series is getting a limited-edition makeover with a special Pokémon package featuring Ditto, launching June 4, 2026.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving a limited-time Pokémon-themed collaboration menu featuring a Flying Pikachu summer parfait, an all-yellow gourmet burger set, an anniversary mango cake, and assorted sweets, available from June 20 to August 31, 2026.
A Pokémon-themed foot bath, "Wakura Pokémon Foot Bath," has opened at the renovated "Yuttari Park" facility in Wakura Onsen, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Free of charge and open daily.
Primavista, the base makeup brand from Kao Corporation, is releasing limited edition Pocket Monsters special packages in two phases — a UV primer in four character designs from May 9, and a pre-makeup gel wash from July 11, 2026.
Finnish design brand Iittala is launching a limited-edition collaboration with Pokémon to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, pairing its iconic Origo tableware series with Pikachu in a collection that goes on sale May 1, 2026.
Studio Alice is rolling out new Pokémon Japanese-style costumes and exclusive chromakey backgrounds celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary, available at select locations from April 17, 2026.
Six Pokémon-designed manhole covers known as Poké Lids will be donated to six municipalities across the Noto Peninsula and open to the public from April 29.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi is offering Pokémon-themed stay plans from June 20 to August 26, 2026, with Pokémon-decorated rooms, themed meals, and exclusive collaboration amenity gifts to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Karaoke Manekineko is partnering with Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rolling out a landmark collaboration across approximately 700 locations in 45 prefectures — complete with special rooms featuring Cat and Meow-themed Pokémon for the very first time.
IKEA Japan is partnering with the new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia to mark its 20th anniversary, with Pikachu- and Snorlax-inspired room sets appearing in stores nationwide and a special "IKEA Island" arriving in the game. The event runs from April 1 to May 10, 2026.
The gift cosmetics brand Lovisia is releasing a new lip balm featuring cute face designs of Pokémon from the Poképeace series, available in Pikachu, Piplup, Rowlet, and Mimikyu varieties — each with its own unique scent.
LOGOS has launched a special feature page showcasing Pokémon-designed outdoor gear, with 19 items going on general sale from March 19, 2026. Pre-orders are now available at LOGOS stores nationwide.
The live concert event Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! will be streamed exclusively in full on ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Viewing tickets are priced at ¥3,900 (tax included), with a replay period available through 11:59 PM on April 5, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the "Discover U!!!" theme, launching a year-long lineup of special entertainment from March 4, 2026. Highlights include a revamped parade featuring 25 Pikachus, the return of the Back to the Future DeLorean and Doc Brown after about 10 years, a new theme song by Vaundy, and the comeback of the Jurassic World Journey experience.
The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 FINALS brings together top teams from across Asia and beyond for the ultimate esports showdown in Yokohama this March
Niantic announces Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Tokyo, running May 29 to June 1 at Odaiba Seaside Park and surrounding areas. The 10th-anniversary event introduces a world-first Town Exploration Ticket for city-wide gameplay across Tokyo.
The Pokémon Company opens PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon facility, at Yomiuriland amusement park with a grand opening ceremony.
Yomiuriland celebrates the opening of PokéPark Kanto with a special stamp rally, themed decorations throughout the park, and Pokémon-themed food packaging from February 5 to April 5, 2026.
Kikkoman Soy Foods launches its first-ever children's soy milk "Soy Milk Kids Lightly Sweet Milk Flavor" with popular Pikachu packaging, making it fun and delicious for kids to enjoy nutritious soy milk.
Hokkaido's beloved Pokémon, Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix, will appear at Kushiro Airport on January 24th to promote the "Kon Kon Vulpix Kirakira Kushiro Stamp Rally."
The official Pokémon baby brand monpoke will hold a POPUP SHOP at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from January 28 to February 10, 2026. Featuring toys, plushies, picture books, apparel, and more baby goods.
Ariake celebrates Pokémon's 30th anniversary with a special montblanc-inspired harbor featuring Pikachu and starter Pokémon from all regions, available from January 15 to December 31, 2026.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, Toba International Hotel will offer a limited-edition afternoon tea collaboration between Mie Prefecture and Oshawott, featuring local ingredients and delightful sweets.
FamilyMart launches a nationwide campaign where customers can receive exclusive Pokémon Frienda collectible picks when purchasing bread at participating stores across Japan.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 game Poco a Pokémon are now available at GEO stores with an exclusive Acrylic Diorama featuring Ditto in human form alongside Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
To celebrate its 55th anniversary, Mister Donut launches a special Pokemon-themed donut tree featuring Ditto, available exclusively through online pre-orders from November 12 through December 24.
The popular Pokémon-themed items from FEILER's gift concept shop LOVERARY BY FEILER will be restocked through an online lottery exclusively on the official online shop. This marks the final sale of these items.
Poké Park Kanto, a new permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction spanning approximately 2.6 hectares, will open at Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo on February 5, 2026. The park features two main areas where visitors can explore a forest trail and enjoy attractions, shops, and shows.
HIGHER series unveils smartphone cases featuring Pokémon designs with aurora coloring for the new iPhone 17. Pre-orders begin November 6, 2025.
The popular Pokémon Tokyo Banana sweets series is coming to Ikebukuro Station for a limited time from November 1 to December 4, 2025. The pop-up shop will feature the beloved Pikachu Tokyo Banana treats and adorable cookie tins decorated with Pikachu and Eevee.
Ariake introduces the first-ever Christmas-themed Pokémon dessert package featuring Pikachu and friends, available at stores and online from November 1 to December 25, 2025.
U-TREASURE, a subsidiary of K.UNO, releases new Pokémon-themed wedding rings featuring Espeon and Umbreon silhouettes with inspiration from their signature moves.
The official Pokémon baby brand monpoké has released its 2025 Autumn/Winter Lookbook featuring new seasonal apparel, picture books, and special collaboration items with petit main.
Traditional Kyoto confectionery shop Shichijo Kansyundo introduces Pokémon Kyogashi, a collection of traditional Japanese sweets featuring popular Pokémon characters, available in stores from October 25th and online from October 20th.
The popular Pokémon Sleep collaboration with bedding maker Showa Nishikawa returns with an expanded lineup of cozy sleep companions featuring Snorlax, Pikachu, and more beloved Pokémon characters.
GU will launch a new Pokémon collaboration collection called "Pokepeace" on November 28, 2025, featuring cozy fleece jackets, lounge dresses, and matching parent-child outfits inspired by the peaceful daily lives of Pokémon.
FamilyMart introduces a special Pokémon Peace-themed collection from the organic skincare brand Mitea ORGANIC, featuring 12 items across 7 product types, available from October 21, 2025.
Four new officially licensed Pokémon accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 will go on sale nationwide starting October 16, 2025. The collection includes protective cases and card storage solutions featuring beloved Pokémon designs.
PRONTO and È PRONTO unveil a travel-themed Pokémon special menu featuring creative drinks and food inspired by beloved Pokémon characters, available from October 1st to November 30th, 2025.
Universal Studios Japan launches its Halloween Event 2025 on September 4th, featuring an all-new Pokemon dance party show with DJ Pikachu, DJ Gengar, and ghost-type Pokemon characters.
Lovisia releases a new Pokemon lip balm collection featuring Pikachu, Gengar, Eevee, Snorlax and four new characters in stylish pastel packaging perfect for all ages.
The first-ever live concerts for the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku collaboration project are scheduled for March 2026 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY, featuring all virtual singers and Pokémon characters performing together across five shows.