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Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport Opens July 7 in Ishikawa Prefecture

The world's first airport to bear a Pokémon name, Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport, opened on July 7 in Ishikawa's Noto region. The airport features extensive Pokémon-themed interior design, merchandise, restaurants with original menus, and interactive attractions including "Airport Side Story" short films that reveal hidden Pokémon narratives throughout the facility. A dedicated shuttle bus began operating July 18 to connect notable Pokémon locations in the area.

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What we know

  • World's first airport officially named after Pokémon, opening July 7, 2024 in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, operating through September 2029
  • Interior decorated with numerous Pokémon character designs and photo spots featuring Machamp, Nympheon, Lucario, and other species
  • Airport offers original merchandise, themed restaurant menus, and interactive "Airport Side Story" short films revealing Pokémon tales embedded in the facility
  • Pokémon-themed shuttle bus service launched July 18 to connect attractions and notable locations throughout the Noto region
  • Collaboration between Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pokemon With You Foundation to promote regional tourism and cultural exchange