It seems that every day
Pokémon culture leaks more and more into every day life. What was once a simple video game two decades ago spanned into anime, manga, cards, and countless video game franchises. Then, in 2016 Niantic released the mobile game
Pokémon Go to massive success (the game is
still popular today) and after that fans saw the first successful video game movie adaptation with
Detective Pikachu.
With all of that already in the world, one would think that there is little that can come our way Pokémon-wise that could surprise fans, but lately the real world has been taken over by the creatures. Pokémon Centers opened up around the globe, allowing trainers to celebrate their love for the franchise in a physical location - but that was only the beginning. We reported the opening of a Pikachu cupcake shop, a Pokémon Go Lab, and now there are multiple Pokémon themed hotels opening up as well.
Apartment Hotel Mimaru had announced these rooms earlier this month but they officially opened the doors on December 24th, just in time for fans to enjoy the comforts they provide for the holiday season during their Japan vacations. The rooms feature dining-ware that is painted like balls from the franchise - wallpaper covered in the creatures - themed bedsread and a giant plush snorlax to keep fans company. While all of these things must stay in the room - guests are provided with an exclusive gift bag containing items that cannot be obtained elsewhere - printed handtowels, a drawstring bag, and a welcome card.
Fans of the franchise can only hope that more hotels like this will open up worldwide for everyone to enjoy - but for the time being the five locations that are already built are located in Japan. The next time you're in the area on vacation, make sure to check out one of the following locales!
The Pokémon rooms will be available at the following five locations:
Mimaru Tokyo Ueno East
Address: Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Higashi Ueno 4-26-3
Mimaru Tokyo Hatchobori
Address: Tokyo-to, Chuo-ku, Nihonbashi Yaba-cho 3-8-8
Mimaru Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo
Address: Kyoto-fu, Nakagyo-ku, Shinmachi-dori, Sankyo-agaru Machigashiracho Address 105
Mimaru Kyoto Station
Address: Kyoto-fu, Minami-ku, Higashi Kujom Higashisanno-cho 15-1
Mimaru Kyoto Kawarimachi Gojo (scheduled to open on 6 February 2020)
Address: Kyoto-fu, Shimogyo-ku, Nishitakasegawasuji, Gojo-kudaru Hiraicho 17-1
What are your thoughts on these rooms? Do you think that they are tacky or can you not wait until they're available in the states? Whatever your thoughts are - be sure to sound off and let us know how you feel in the comments!