{"id":62684,"date":"2026-06-24T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T00:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=62684"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T00:45:00","slug":"a-world-first-pokemon-airport-opens-in-noto-this-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=62684","title":{"rendered":"A World-First Pok\u00e9mon Airport Opens in Noto This July"},"content":{"rendered":"

NOTO, Japan<\/span>, June 24, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — Rooted in the\u00a0Hokuriku region, Kanazawa Biyori is a regional media platform dedicated to sharing the living culture of this area \u2014 not only its celebrated destinations, but also the people, creativity, and spirit of renewal that continue to shape life here.<\/p>\n

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This summer, Noto welcomes an airport unlike anything the world has ever seen.<\/p>\n

A World First, Created for\u00a0Noto<\/b><\/p>\n

On July 7, 2026, Noto Satoyama Airport will reopen as the Noto Satoyama Pok\u00e9mon With You Airport<\/b> \u2014 the only airport in the world to officially bear the Pok\u00e9mon name.<\/p>\n

Running through the end of September 2029, this limited-period project is the result of a partnership between Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pok\u00e9mon With You Foundation, an initiative established to bring smiles and renewed energy to communities affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.<\/p>\n

Deeply connected to the landscape and spirit of Noto, this is a project that could only have emerged from this region.<\/p>\n

Step Inside:\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon at Every Turn<\/b><\/p>\n

From the moment visitors arrive, Pok\u00e9mon appear throughout the airport. Original decorations line the entrance, while a newly designed airport logo welcomes guests at the terminal entrance.<\/p>\n

Inside the first-floor arrival lobby, visitors will find a large-scale installation based on Akarui Mirai<\/i> (“A Bright Future”), an artwork created in 2024 in support of Noto’s recovery efforts. Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun appear as three-dimensional monuments greeting arriving travelers.<\/p>\n

Throughout the airport, guests can also access three original short videos, including a special story featuring Dreepy.<\/p>\n

Above the second-floor atrium floats a giant Pikachu riding an airplane balloon, surrounded by Pok\u00e9mon soaring across the sky. Across the airport, all 111 Flying-type Pok\u00e9mon discovered as of May 2026 are featured in the d\u00e9cor (excluding Mega Evolutions, Regional Forms, and similar variants) \u2014 an astonishing level of detail that fans will appreciate.<\/p>\n

Shop, Eat, and Take in the View<\/b><\/p>\n

On the second floor, the gift shop Serendipity<\/b> offers original merchandise inspired by Kibou no Sora<\/i> (“Sky of Hope”), a new artwork created to commemorate the airport’s opening. Items include T-shirts, keychains, and luggage tags designed as memorable souvenirs from Noto.<\/p>\n

On the third floor, Restaurant Annon<\/b> plans to serve two original pancake dishes and two original drinks inspired by the project. Guests ordering a set menu will also receive an exclusive original placemat.<\/p>\n

Outside, the observation deck Pikachu no Satoyama<\/b> presents one of the airport’s most memorable sights: countless Pikachu gathered together to form a satoyama<\/i> landscape inspired by Noto itself \u2014 a scene that feels both playful and deeply connected to the region’s identity.<\/p>\n

Explore\u00a0Noto by Pok\u00e9mon Bus<\/b><\/p>\n

Beginning in mid-July, two buses operated by the Hokuriku Tetsudo Group will begin service in full Pok\u00e9mon wrap designs.<\/p>\n

The existing Noto Express Bus<\/b> connecting Kanazawa Station, the airport, and Wajima City will operate one daily round trip in a full Pok\u00e9mon wrap design.<\/p>\n

In addition, a new Noto Circular Bus<\/b> will connect the airport with destinations including the Wakura Pok\u00e9mon Footbath<\/b> at Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, which opened on May 12, 2026, and the Nymphia with LOVE<\/b> monument in Suzu City.<\/p>\n

The circular bus will operate on weekends and public holidays (excluding winter), as well as during the summer holiday period beginning in mid-July.<\/p>\n

Discover\u00a0Noto<\/b><\/p>\n

Visiting Noto this summer offers an opportunity to experience a region rediscovering its energy, creativity, and warmth following the 2024 earthquake.<\/p>\n

Through stories like this, Kanazawa Biyori continues its commitment to sharing the culture, people, and evolving identity of Hokuriku with audiences in Japan and beyond.<\/p>\n

Whether traveling with family, friends, or fellow Pok\u00e9mon fans, Noto invites visitors to discover a place unlike anywhere else in the world.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Information<\/b> Noto Satoyama Pok\u00e9mon With You Airport<\/b> Opening Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Period: July 7, 2026 \u2013 End of September 2029 (limited-period project) Organizers: Ishikawa Prefecture \/ Pok\u00e9mon With You Foundation Enquiries: www.kanazawabiyori.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9Pok\u00e9mon. \u00a9Nintendo\/Creatures Inc.\/GAME FREAK inc.<\/i> Pocket Monsters, Pok\u00e9mon, and Pok\u00e9mon character names are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc.<\/i><\/p>\n

Media Contact
<\/b>Kanazawa Biyori Co., Ltd.
Sunpia Izumigaoka 511, 255 Fushimishinmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0964, Japan
Email:\u00a0info@kanazawabiyori.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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NOTO, Japan<\/span>, June 24, 2026 \/PRNewswire\/ — Rooted in the\u00a0Hokuriku region, Kanazawa Biyori is a regional media platform dedicated to sharing the living culture of this area \u2014 not only its celebrated destinations, but also the people, creativity, and spirit of renewal that continue to shape life here.<\/p>\n

\n

\"\" <\/a>
<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This summer, Noto welcomes an airport unlike anything the world has ever seen.<\/p>\n

A World First, Created for\u00a0Noto<\/b><\/p>\n

On July 7, 2026, Noto Satoyama Airport will reopen as the Noto Satoyama Pok\u00e9mon With You Airport<\/b> \u2014 the only airport in the world to officially bear the Pok\u00e9mon name.<\/p>\n

Running through the end of September 2029, this limited-period project is the result of a partnership between Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pok\u00e9mon With You Foundation, an initiative established to bring smiles and renewed energy to communities affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.<\/p>\n

Deeply connected to the landscape and spirit of Noto, this is a project that could only have emerged from this region.<\/p>\n

Step Inside:\u00a0Pok\u00e9mon at Every Turn<\/b><\/p>\n

From the moment visitors arrive, Pok\u00e9mon appear throughout the airport. Original decorations line the entrance, while a newly designed airport logo welcomes guests at the terminal entrance.<\/p>\n

Inside the first-floor arrival lobby, visitors will find a large-scale installation based on Akarui Mirai<\/i> (“A Bright Future”), an artwork created in 2024 in support of Noto’s recovery efforts. Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun appear as three-dimensional monuments greeting arriving travelers.<\/p>\n

Throughout the airport, guests can also access three original short videos, including a special story featuring Dreepy.<\/p>\n

Above the second-floor atrium floats a giant Pikachu riding an airplane balloon, surrounded by Pok\u00e9mon soaring across the sky. Across the airport, all 111 Flying-type Pok\u00e9mon discovered as of May 2026 are featured in the d\u00e9cor (excluding Mega Evolutions, Regional Forms, and similar variants) \u2014 an astonishing level of detail that fans will appreciate.<\/p>\n

Shop, Eat, and Take in the View<\/b><\/p>\n

On the second floor, the gift shop Serendipity<\/b> offers original merchandise inspired by Kibou no Sora<\/i> (“Sky of Hope”), a new artwork created to commemorate the airport’s opening. Items include T-shirts, keychains, and luggage tags designed as memorable souvenirs from Noto.<\/p>\n

On the third floor, Restaurant Annon<\/b> plans to serve two original pancake dishes and two original drinks inspired by the project. Guests ordering a set menu will also receive an exclusive original placemat.<\/p>\n

Outside, the observation deck Pikachu no Satoyama<\/b> presents one of the airport’s most memorable sights: countless Pikachu gathered together to form a satoyama<\/i> landscape inspired by Noto itself \u2014 a scene that feels both playful and deeply connected to the region’s identity.<\/p>\n

Explore\u00a0Noto by Pok\u00e9mon Bus<\/b><\/p>\n

Beginning in mid-July, two buses operated by the Hokuriku Tetsudo Group will begin service in full Pok\u00e9mon wrap designs.<\/p>\n

The existing Noto Express Bus<\/b> connecting Kanazawa Station, the airport, and Wajima City will operate one daily round trip in a full Pok\u00e9mon wrap design.<\/p>\n

In addition, a new Noto Circular Bus<\/b> will connect the airport with destinations including the Wakura Pok\u00e9mon Footbath<\/b> at Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, which opened on May 12, 2026, and the Nymphia with LOVE<\/b> monument in Suzu City.<\/p>\n

The circular bus will operate on weekends and public holidays (excluding winter), as well as during the summer holiday period beginning in mid-July.<\/p>\n

Discover\u00a0Noto<\/b><\/p>\n

Visiting Noto this summer offers an opportunity to experience a region rediscovering its energy, creativity, and warmth following the 2024 earthquake.<\/p>\n

Through stories like this, Kanazawa Biyori continues its commitment to sharing the culture, people, and evolving identity of Hokuriku with audiences in Japan and beyond.<\/p>\n

Whether traveling with family, friends, or fellow Pok\u00e9mon fans, Noto invites visitors to discover a place unlike anywhere else in the world.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Information<\/b> Noto Satoyama Pok\u00e9mon With You Airport<\/b> Opening Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Period: July 7, 2026 \u2013 End of September 2029 (limited-period project) Organizers: Ishikawa Prefecture \/ Pok\u00e9mon With You Foundation Enquiries: www.kanazawabiyori.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9Pok\u00e9mon. \u00a9Nintendo\/Creatures Inc.\/GAME FREAK inc.<\/i> Pocket Monsters, Pok\u00e9mon, and Pok\u00e9mon character names are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc.<\/i><\/p>\n

Media Contact
<\/b>Kanazawa Biyori Co., Ltd.
Sunpia Izumigaoka 511, 255 Fushimishinmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0964, Japan
Email:\u00a0info@kanazawabiyori.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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