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January 27, 2026
Pikachu and pals go wild: Pokémon theme park opens in Tokyo
From rhino-sized Rhyhorns to worm-like Diglett, visitors to PokéPark Kanto will roam a forest populated by lifelike Pokémon statues when the attraction opens next week
TL;DR
- PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent Pokémon amusement park, opened in Japan on February 5th.
- The park is located in the Tokyo suburb of Inagi and features a forest with over 600 life-sized Pokémon models.
- Attractions include interactive habitats, a Pokémon parade, themed fairground games, a Pokémon Centre, and a live battle show.
- Tickets are sold via a lottery system and are currently sold out for three months.
- The park is expected to increase tourism in Japan, which has recently experienced a rise in anti-foreigner sentiment.
- Pokémon is the highest-grossing media brand globally, with estimated lifetime revenue of $150 billion.
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