Japan is set to get its first ever permanent city cable car in Yokohama on April 22 called the YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN.

The YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN is a cable car system that will offer locals and tourists a chance to enjoy Yokohama from a new perspective whether during the hot summers or during the cool evenings when the city lights wake up.

The system will be connected directly to Sakuragichō Station and Shinko Pier for easy, quick access to enjoy Yokohama Minato Mirai from up high.

If you’re planning a trip to Yokohama at some point, be sure to take a ride on YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN, officially opening on April 22, 2021.

Tokyo Banana World recently added its special Dengeki Box (Electric Box) of Pikachu Tokyo Banana confections to its official website which is available to order in Japan until January 30, 2021 at 17:00 (JST).

Tokyo Banana is Tokyo’s official souvenir sweets brand and it launched its new Pokémon Tokyo Banana series of confections in November last year with the first catch being Pikachu. It subsequently added Eevee to the collection in December. The Pikachu confections are also available to buy at Tokyo Station.

Pikachu Tokyo Banana – Dengeki Box | Box of 12 Packs (24 Confections) | ¥3,456 (Tax Included)

The limited-time addition of the Dengeki Box to Tokyo Banana’s official website means that anyone in Japan can get a taste of the electrifyingly delicious sweet fluffy custard-filled sponge cakes without having to travel to Tokyo.

Waiting inside the Dengeki Box are 12 packages each with two cakes in and each in one of six different Pikachu designs to greet hungry Trainers, all of which are positively kawaii. The box itself also features these adorable illustrations.

Left: Front of Box | Right: Back of Box

The box even has a handle attached to it so you can reuse it after to store all your bits and bobs.

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Pokémon Shirts released three new shirt designs on Friday (January 15) of Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble from Pokémon Sword and Shield. These new designs are currently only available in Japan but Pokémon Shirts has stated that they will be made available worldwide at a later date.

Pokémon Shirts was launched back in February 2019 by American custom shirt brand Original Stitch—which offers over one billion design customisations—and the Pokémon franchise. Pokémon Shirts ships worldwide including Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Japanese designer Minami Kitamura designed the Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble shirts, adding her iconic pop colours and style to the line-up.

Have you shopped on Pokémon Shirts yet? Which Pokémon designs are you looking to catch?

JINS is teaming up with The Pokémon Company to release a special collection of glasses at JINS stores and their official online shop on January 1, 2021.

Your Pokémon partner with you wherever you go

The glasses come in four different models – Pikachu, Snorlax, Eevee, and Mew – so your favourite can set out on your Pokémon journey with you and be there wherever you go.

Completely original models capture the Pokémons’ designs

The JINS Pokémon Model collection feature original designs and come with an original glasses case. There are plans to launch the glasses globally at JINS stores in the US, China, and elsewhere in the future.

Flagship Model | ¥12,000 (Before Tax)

All the glasses come in four different models: Flagship, Kanto Region, Johto Region, and Kids. The flagship model frames capture the colours of Pikachu, Snorlax, Eevee, and Mew, and each features pixel art of the respective Pokémon. The inner part of the frames also have silhouettes of the Pokémon along with the logo.

Pokémon Trainers will find their stylish glasses cases with a Poké Ball in the front, and inside, Pokémon pixel art.

Kanto Region Model | ¥8,000 (Before Tax)

The Kanto models are based on the Pokémon found in the Kanto Region of the Pokémon world, with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, and Pikachu featured on the inner side of the left temple. On the inner right are the same Pokémon including Pikachu not wanting to go into its Poké Ball. This story woven into the glasses is sure to have long-time fans feeling nostalgic.

The top of the grey case has our four pixel friends, and they’re featured on the inside too in silver leaf. The glasses cloth has designs of the original 151 Kanto Pokémon.

Johto Region Model | ¥8,000 (Before Tax)

Fans of the Johto Region Pokémon will enjoy these models which are metal combination frames featuring Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.

The white glasses case features a sleek design with the logo on it while the cloth has alternating silver and gold Poké Balls.

KIDS MODEL | ¥5,000 (Before Tax)

On the inner part of the frames you’ll find Pikachu, Eevee, Mew, Lucario, and Cinderace, as well as Poké Balls on the ends of the temple parts.

Kids Anti-Allergy Models | ¥3,000 (Before Tax)

The anti-allergy models have Pikachu designs and are equipped with hoods that protect the wearer from pollen. A special laser is used to make the hoods to that the glasses feel natural and not uncomfortable on the face.

These last two glasses cases are compatible with the kids models and include a Poké Ball design and Rotom Phone.

Limited-Edition Bag

Glasses come in a special limited-edition bag. These are limited in stock.

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Tokyo Banana World has revealed that its next sweet treat in its Pokémon Tokyo Banana series will be Eevee which Pokémon Trainers can expect to catch up and down Japan from January 2, 2021, including at the store itself as well as at 7-Eleven branches.

Pokémon Tokyo Banana Welcomes Eevee as Entry #2

Tokyo’s official souvenir sweets brand Tokyo Banana launched its new Pokémon Tokyo Banana series of confections in November with the first catch being Pikachu. Now Eevee is being added to the collection.

The fluffy sponge is a delicious caramel macchiato flavour and is filled with sweet banana custard cream. It can be eaten as it is, refrigerated, or even baked to create completely different flavour experiences.

6 Designs Including a Lucky Heart-Shaped Tail

The sponge cakes come in six different designs, all of which are adorable. The one to look out for though is the one with a cute heart-shaped tail.

Fluffy Eevee Design Packaging

Eevee Tokyo Banana Caramel Macchiato (Contains 2) | ¥291 (Tax Included)

The packaging features fluffy artwork of Eevee in six different designs, such as a waving Eevee and winking Eevee.

Where Can You Catch Eevee Tokyo Banana?

Eevee will roll out at 7-Eleven stores across Japan (excluding Okinawa) at the dates listed below. Each branch will have a limited stock so don’t miss out.

January 2, 2021 Release
Tokyo/Kanagawa/Chiba/Saitama

January 16, 2021 Release
Hokkaido/Aomori/Iwate/Akita/Miyagi/Yamagata/Fukushima/Ibaraki/Tochigi/Gunma/Niigata/Fuji/Ishikawa/Fukui

January 23, 2021 Release
Yamanashi/Nagano/Shizuoka/Aichi/Gifu/Mie/Okayama/Hiroshima/Tottori/Yamaguchi/Tokushima/Kagawa/Ehime/Kochi

January 30, 2021
Osaka/Kyoto/Hyogo/Shiga/Nara/Wakayama/Fukuoka/Saga/Nagasaki/Oita/Kumamoyo/Miyazaki/Kagoshima

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Japanese regional airline company Solaseed Air Inc. has partnered up with Pokémon, creating an Exeggutor-themed plane.

In October 2020, Exeggutor was labelled as Miyazaki prefecture’s favourite Pokémon. This selection is due to Miyazaki being commonly associated with its warm and sunny climate. Exeggutor also resembles Miyazaki’s famous Phoenix palm trees, making it the perfect Pokémon ambassador.

Solaseed Air Exeggutor decal sticker on the right side of the plane

Solaseed Air Alolan Exeggutor decal sticker on the left side of the plane

Solaseed Air has decorated the outside of their planes with large Pokémon decal stickers of approximately 9m long by 3m wide. Exeggutors can be seen on the right side whereas Alolan Exeggutors can be seen on the left.

Once you enter the aircraft, you will discover original Exeggutor headrest covers. The cabin crew will also be serving passengers while wearing original Exeggutor-themed aprons.

Solaseed Air Commemoration Gifts

A celebration was held at Miyazaki Airport on December 19, 2020 to commemorate the launch of the first Pokémon aircraft Solaseed Air 54, which departed Miyazaki at 10:05am and arrived at Tokyo Narita Airport at 11:40am. The passengers aboard were given Exeggutor-themed gift bags which contained sweets, an original Miyazaki prefecture ballpoint pen, coaster, magazine, commemoration certificate and more.

Solaseed Air Ceremony

Exeggutor also managed to make it to the ceremony to deliver happiness and express gratitude towards Solaseed Air passengers.

Enjoy the wonders of Miyazaki prefecture with Exeggutor and hop on the plane for an unforgettable adventure.

GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA has successfully created a giant 18-metre-tall moving gundam robot which can be seen on the outside of the facility – a legendary dream made into reality. The facility opened on December 19, 2020 and will remain open for a limited time only.

The facility is split into two areas: The GUNDAM-DOCK and the GUNDAM-LAB. The GUNDAM-DOCK is for the storage and maintenance of the giant robot whereas the GUNDAM LAB is an exhibition space where you can learn about gundam robots and understand how they are built. Visitors can enter the GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER located on the GUNDAM-DOCK to witness the incredible moving body and head of the giant up close from a 15-18 metre height on the special viewing deck.

Gundam is a much-loved franchise by the Japanese and foreigners alike. This is a great chance to witness Japan’s latest breathtaking technology in person.

Sky Garden, ab observation deck on the 69th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower, is holding a special event in collaboration with the upcoming two-part anime film Sailor Moon Eternal from December 22, 2020 to January 31, 2021.

The event will commemorate the release of the first film, which is hitting Japanese theatres on January 8, 2021, with a range of exhibits, a VR experience called “VE DREAM FLIGHT” that puts visitors into scenes in the film, a line-up of original drinks inspired by the film, and more. And if you buy one of the special entry tickets you can get one of the original cards pictured above.

VR DREAM FLIGHT: Sailor Moon Eternal in 360°

See Super Sailor Moon and Super Sailor Chibi Moon transform and immerse yourself in scenes from Sailor Moon Eternal in a 360° virtual space.

Running: December 22, 2020 – December 27, 2020 / Weekends & Holidays in January

Time: 11:00-21:00 (Last Entries 20:30) / (from 10:00-18:00 on January 1, 2021 only)

Ages: 7+

Original Drinks

Super Sailor Chibi Moon Drink | ¥800 (Tax Included)

A strawberry latte inspired by Super Sailor Chibi Moon that’s topped with chocolate hearts and a chocolate ribbon.

Pegasus Drink | ¥800 (Tax Included)

A refreshing Calpis beverage made with ramune flavoured jelly and topped with a Pegasus chocolate.

Exclusive Merch

Acrylic Key Rings | ¥935 (Tax Included)

Get your hands these limited-edition and exclusive acrylic key rings available at the Tower Shop to celebrate the release of Sailor Moon Eternal.

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Back in November, Sega Toys released a new Pikachu plush toy as part of its “WHO are YOU?” surprise toy series which reveals what character it is after being washed. As the series became more popular than expected, Sega Toys is continuing sales of the adorable anonymous balls of fluff.

Overwhelming Success

Since being launched in 2018, over 10 million WHO are YOU? toys have been sold worldwide. As a result, WHO are YOU? Pokémon was added to the collection, becoming a bigger sensation than ever imagined when it launched in November 2020. Pictures of the toys flooded social media and reservations were overwhelmingly high. As a result of its popularity, the WHO are YOU? Pokémon series is making a comeback and will be available to purchase online, at toy shops in Japan and elsewhere.

A Mysterious Pokémon Appeared!

WHO are YOU? Pokémon: ¥3,800 (Before Tax)

The WHO are YOU? series has plush toys taking the form of a fluffy ball to conceal the identity of the character. To evolve your mysterious Pokémon and discover its identity, it needs to be washed. In addition to the standard facial expression, there is also a smiling face and winking face. The winking Pokémon is the only female Pokémon and its tail is heart-shaped!

Give Your Pokémon Berries To Become Friends

After carefully coaching your Pikachu out of hiding, you will be rewarded for your efforts with delicious berries for your Pokémon. There are five different types of berries available including Pecha berries, Sitrus berries, Oran berries, Pomeg berries, and Lum berries. Your Pokémon will be clutching two to three of these berries and they will only be accessible when you successfully evolve your Pokémon. Use the berries to take your friendship to the next level. This toy is the perfect way to interact with Pokémon in a brand new way.

This is the perfect Christmas or New Year’s gift for any Pokémon fan.

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A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) is once again collaborating with Pokémon to release a new clothing collection called A BATHING APE® Pokémon Collection – Zarude. The new line will be released on December 19, 2020 at A BATHING APE® shops as well as on the online shop.

A BATHING APE® is hoping to follow up on the success of their previous Pokémon collaboration collection which was released in October. The October collection incorporated their signature ape head design and was a big hit. The new collaboration is inspired by Zarude from the upcoming Pokémon film Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco, which will be released on December 25 this year. The collection design merges the mystical concept of Zarude with a BABY MILO® style.

The collection is available in adult sizes as well as children’s sizes making it the perfect clothing collection to match your kids or younger siblings. As the new Pokémon film touches on themes of parents and children, this is the perfect outfit to wear to watch the film. The items in this collection are not available anywhere else, so make sure to get your hands on them while stocks last.

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Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store branches in Japan are set to begin the 2nd Pika Winter Campaign which will see them adorned with special decorations from December 26, 2020 to January 11, 2021.

The Very Best Decorations

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New decorations different from the first campaign will adorn all Pokémon Center and Pokémon Stores up and down Japan. These can be interacted with using a smart device to read the special code which will make Pokémon appear in AR.

Free Stickers On Social Media

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Customers who take a photo with their phone of the AR decorations and post it to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ピカッとウインター will receive a free sticker from staff in-store when showing their post to them. These are available while supplies last.

Free pocket tissue pack of one of 141 Pokémon

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Customers who buy any merchandise from Pokémon Centers or Pokémon Stores in Japan will receive one of 141 possible pocket tissues with design of Pokémon from the Hoenn Region, such as Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, and more.

If you’re in Japan over Christmas and the New Year, don’t miss out on the 2nd Pika Winter Campaign.

The upcoming film Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco is scheduled to release on December 25, 2020. To commemorate, AR camera app SNOW is releasing three collaboration stickers. Two stickers were released on December 11.

Add Pokémon Patterns to Your Masks

Take a mask selfie with your friends and watch your masks transform into a random Pokémon design. The patterns include Pikachu, Zarude and much more. There are a total of 9 Pokémon mask designs inspired by Pokémon that appear in the movie. Make sure you take lots of selfies to catch them all.

Christmassy Photo Frames to Take Selfies with Pokémon and Characters From The Movie

Using the new Pokémon photo frames, you can now take selfies with your favourite Pokémon and characters from the movie. Frame designs include Coco, the child who was raised among the Pokémon, the mythical Pokémon Zarude who raised him, and familiar faces such as Ash and Pikachu. Step into the world of the movie with these fun photo frames.

The Pokémon mask stickers and photo frames will only be available until December 25, 2020 so make sure to take pictures while you can. There is even a sprinkle of Christmas magic in the designs that will make for the perfect commemorative selfie.

There’s not long now until the movie is finally released!

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