Pokemon Japan recently announced that multiple events will be held during the Pokémon World Championships 2023 in Yokohama. The Pokémon World Championships is an annual event for Pokemon fans worldwide to compete in several categories to become the best trainers in the world. This time, the Pokémon World Championships will be held in Japan for the first time precisely at Yokohama on August 11 - 13, 2023.
Besides the main competition, there will be various events held such as a festival park, a live show, and Worlds-exclusive Pokemon Center. You can see further details of the events down below.
Table of Contents
- Pokémon Summer Festival Park
- We Move!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
- Imagination! Into the Next!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
- Pikachu Gathering!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
- Let’s Celebrate! The Pokemon Parade!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
- Pokémon Trainer's Cruise
- Pokégenic
- Pokémon x NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Orchestra 2023
Pokémon Summer Festival Park
You can spend your time at Rinko Park where there will be lively festival stalls associated with the Pokemon series such as ‘Magikarp Fishing’, ‘Monster Ball Throwing’, and ‘Rolling Voltorb’. You also get the chance to win some prizes when participating in these events too.
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We Move!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
Besides the festival park at Rinko Park, you can also enjoy a live show at night with so many Pikachu appearing! This show will happen once a day from August 8 to 14.
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Imagination! Into the Next!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
You can also enjoy other live shows with Pikachu, Lucario, and Greninja appearing at Akarenga Park. This show will happen twice a day from August 8 to 14.
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Pikachu Gathering!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
But if going to the park is not your style, you can also meet Pikachu at Yokohama's Grand Mall Park where there will be a Pikachu gathering. This show will happen twice a day from August 8 to 14.
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Let’s Celebrate! The Pokemon Parade!! (Pokémon Fantastic Live Show)
A parade will be held at the end of Worlds 2023 where you can see Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and other Pokemon. This parade will be held on August 14, 2023, at Keyaki Street, Yokohama.
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Pokémon Trainer's Cruise
Want to experience SS Anne in real life? You can hop aboard the ‘Nippon Maru’ where it will be open for a limited time as a special “Pokemon Trainer’s Cruise’ from August 11 to 13. There will be numerous areas to explore where you can enjoy battling with other people in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet or enjoy playing Pokemon TCG.
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Pokégenic
Do you love photography? Take a stroll through Yokohama and find numerous photo spots where you can commemorate yourself with so many Pokemon. There are several places you can go in Yokohama where there will be Pokemon decorations all over the place.
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Pokémon x NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Orchestra 2023
You can also enjoy yourself with some music by attending the special orchestra on August 10, 2023, where NHK Symphony will bring the audience through some familiar songs from the Pokemon game.
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What do you guys think of these events? I think these events can be a great way to commemorate yourself during your visit to Japan for Worlds 2023. Make sure to visit all of the events arranged to make sure you have the most wonderful experience.
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