PokéPark Kanto
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| Location | Tama, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Owner | PokéPark KANTO LLC[1] |
| Theme | Pokémon |
PokéPark Kanto is a planned Pokémon-branded theme park within Yomiuriland scheduled to be opened to the public on February 5, 2026.[2] The park is located in the Tama area. The theme park is a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Yomiuriland.[3] The name was chosen in reference to the fictional Kanto Region, the setting of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, which was inspired by the real-world Kantō region.[4][5]
According to a press release, PokéPark Kanto will be "a theme park where visitors can enjoy the Pokémon experience in a lush natural environment through various events".[6]
Other collaborations with Yomiuri
[edit]In 2009, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, one of the Yomiuri group companies, collaborated with The Pokémon Company to create a Pokémon-themed educational children's column named "Let's memorize a proverb encyclopedia with Pokémon!" ("Pokemon to Issho ni Oboeyo! Kotowaza Daihyakka" in its original Japanese).[1]
In 2014, a gaming event named "The Pokémon Ryuosen" was held at Yomiuriland.[1]
Yomiuriland collaborated with The Pokémon Company to create "Pokémon Wonder", an event that was launched in 2021.[7][8] In the event, people were given 90 minutes to find handcrafted Pokémon figurines that were hidden in a forest.[7][9] Pokémon Wonder was open briefly in 2021 and from April to July 2023.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Shirey, J. Brodie (2023-12-12). "The Pokemon Company Announces New Theme Park". Game Rant. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Pokemon theme park in Japan to open in February". The Straits Times. November 13, 2025. pp. C8.
- ^ Rasmiya (2024-03-26). "PokePark Pokemon Theme Park Area Announced for Japan's Real-World Kanto Region: A New Adventure Awaits". Japan Truly. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Introducing a new entertainment enterprise: PokéPark KANTO! | Campaign / Event". The official Pokémon Website in Singapore. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Lyonsdove, Malachi (2021-09-05). "All of the Pokemon Regions and Their Real-World Equivalents". Game Rant. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Hoffer, Christian (2023-12-11). "Pokemon Announces New Theme Park". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ a b "Pokémon WONDER: The Gorgeous New Nature Adventure in Tokyo You'll Love! | LIVE JAPAN travel guide". LIVE JAPAN. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "PokéPark KANTO is a new Pokémon-themed amusement park in Japan in 2024". Nintendo Wire. 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Kim, Matt (2021-07-02). "Pokemon Wonder Is a Beautiful New Japanese Theme Park That Celebrates Nature". IGN. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Nwaenie, Chike (2023-12-13). "Pokémon Finally Announce New Theme Park: PokéPark Kanto". CBR. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
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