'Pokemon Airport' Opens to Help Japanese Quake-Hit Region

World's 1st Pokemon-themed airport opens in Japan's quake-hit Noto region

Japan's Noto Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture has rebranded as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport as part of recovery efforts in the quake-hit...

'Pokemon airport' opens to help Japanese quake-hit region

The Noto Peninsula has faced a decline in tourists since the powerful 7.5-magnitude quake on New Year's Day two years ago that claimed over 700 lives. On Tuesday, a life-size Pikachu mascot dressed as a pilot joined officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially nickname the local facility "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" and welcome visitors. More than 100 Pokemon characters are displayed across the airport, including the lobby w…

Noto Peninsula airport struck by earthquake gets Pokemon-themed rebrand

Over 100 Pokemon characters are painted on walls and other parts of the airport, and limited-edition merchandise and meals are available at shops and restaurants.

Pokemon airport opens in Japan's Noto

A Pokemon-themed airport opens in Japan's Noto Peninsula as part of efforts to revitalize the earthquake-hit region and boost recovery. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ceremony held for Pokemon-themed airport in Japan's quake-hit Noto

A ceremony was held Tuesday to commemorate Noto Airport's adoption of the nickname "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport," with the central Japanese airport decorated with Pokemon characters and offering exclusive merchandise.