Japan Is Turning a Disaster-Struck Airport Into the World's First Pokémon Terminal
Noto Satoyama Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, will reopen on July 7 as the world's first Pokémon-branded airport. This initiative is a collaboration between Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pokémon With You Foundation, aimed at revitalizing the region after the 2024 Noto earthquake. The airport will feature themed attractions, merchandise, and an original animated series to enhance the travel experience.
- ▪The airport will be known as Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport and will operate until September 2029.
- ▪It will showcase all 111 Flying-type Pokémon and include a giant Pikachu balloon in its atrium.
- ▪The initiative aims to support disaster recovery efforts in the region following the 2024 Noto earthquake.
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1 of 5 Pokemon With You Foundation 2 of 5 Pokemon With You Foundation 3 of 5 Pokemon With You Foundation 4 of 5 Pokemon With You Foundation 5 of 5 Pokemon With You Foundation Travel 19 Mins ago 6 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Noto Satoyama Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, will reopen on July 7 as the “Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport,” becoming the world’s first airport officially branded after the Pokémon franchise The activation runs through September 2029 and is a partnership between Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pokémon With You Foundation, a non-profit established in 2011 following Japan’s most devastating earthquake to support disaster-affected communities The terminal will house all 111 Flying-type Pokémon, a giant Pikachu atrium balloon, 3D monuments of Pikachu,…
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