"If you've grown up with Pokémon , you have no doubt dreamt of waking up in the universe. That's a pipe dream, but if you can make it to Tokyo, you can get a facsimile of this experience at PokéPark Kanto, a new theme park opening on February 5. In the months since The Pokémon Company announced the attraction, we've mostly only seen mock-ups of what the park was going to look like ."
"The idea of PokéPark Kanto is that you're essentially being transported to the world, with statues, character actors, and photo ops all meant to immerse you in the setting. Think of it like one of the immersive experiences at Disney World, but instead of characters, you're rubbing shoulders with Pikachu and hundreds of other critters. There are several outdoor displays, but you'll also find spots like a Pokémon Center and a professor's lab."
"Despite the name, there are Pokémon from several regions, not just the Kanto setting of the original games. You can find "scenes" of Pokémon battling and interacting in the wild while others like Chansey, who stands behind the desk at the Pokémon Center, act as helpers for the staff. There's also a shop with exclusive merchandise, and you can probably expect some of those items to end up on reseller sites in the coming weeks."
PokéPark Kanto opens February 5 in Tokyo as an immersive Pokémon-themed attraction that recreates the game's world with life-size displays and character actors. Visitors encounter statues, staged battle scenes, and interactive photo opportunities across outdoor and indoor areas. The park features themed locations such as a Pokémon Center and a professor's lab, with costumed helpers like Chansey assisting staff. Exhibits include Pokémon from multiple regions and scenes depicting battles and wild interactions. An on-site shop sells exclusive merchandise likely to appear on reseller sites. Japanese press and creators previewed the park and shared photos and videos ahead of opening.
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