Pokémon World Championships" (hereinafter referred to as "Pokémon WCS") will be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, in August 2023. Pokémon trainers from all over the world will gather in Yokohama to compete for the title of world champion in "Pokémon Card Game," "Pokémon Unite," "Pokémon Scarlett and Violet," and other games. To commemorate the Pokémon WCS, the "Pokémon World Championships 2023 Yokohama Minatomirai Event" will be held from August 8 (Tuesday) to August 14 (Monday), 2023.
今年は横浜で開催！ポケモンユナイトの世界一を決める「WCS2023」予選大会エントリー受付中！
Pokémon WCS Yokohama Minato Mirai event will be held this summer!
It was announced that the Pokémon WCS Yokohama Minato Mirai Event will be held for seven days from Tuesday, August 8 to Monday, August 14, 2023. This event will be held to commemorate the Pokémon WCS in Japan, and the event will be held mainly in Minatomirai, Yokohama. There will be a parade with many Pokémon, a summer festival, and a sensory event.
Pokemon Summer Festival Park
Pokémon Summer Festival will be held at Rinko Park in Yokohama from August 11 (Fri., holiday) to August 14 (Mon.), 2023. Events related to the Pokémon series games, such as "Koiking Fishing" and "Monster Ball Throwing," will be held, and there will also be Bon Dancing around the festival yagura. BGM and arranged music from the Pokémon series, as well as Japanese drum performances, will be performed at the Pokémon Summer Festival Park this summer! The Pokémon Summer Festival Park venue will be open on a rotating basis, with a 90-minute stay for each event.
| Outline of Pokemon Summer Festival Park | |
| Date and time | August 11 (Fri., holiday) - August 14 (Mon.), 2023 9:00 - 19:00 |
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| Location | Rinko Park, 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| How to participate | By lottery in advance (free of charge) |
| Application Period | June 19, 2023 (Monday) 14:00 - July 3, 2023 (Monday) 13:59 |
Pokémon Fantastic Live Show
From August 8 (Tue.) to 14 (Mon.), 2023, many Pokémon will appear in shows and parades.
The show "We Move! ", a show featuring many Pokémon.
| The program "We Move! Outline of the "We Move! | |
| Performance schedule | Tuesday, August 8 - Monday, August 14, 2023 |
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| Performance time | 20:30 - 20:55 (scheduled to end at 20:55) |
| Place of performance | Rinko Park, 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| How to see the performance | Advance lottery system (no entry fee) |
| Application period | Monday, June 19, 2023 14:00 - Monday, July 3, 2023 13:59 |
Program "Imagination! Into the Next! Into the Next!
| The program "Imagination! Into the Next! Outline of "Imagination! | |
| Performance Schedule | Tuesday, August 8 - Monday, August 14, 2023 |
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| Performance time | 1st show: 19:15 - 19:30 (scheduled to end at 19:30) 2nd show: 20:30 - 20:45 (scheduled to end at 20:45) |
| Place of performance | Red Brick Park, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| How to see the performance | Advance lottery system (no entry fee) |
| Application period | June 19, 2023 (Monday) 14:00 - July 3, 2023 (Monday) 13:59 |
Program "Pikachu Gathering! "
| Program "Pikachu Gathering! Outline of "Pikachu Gathering! | |
| Performance Schedule | Tuesday, August 8 - Monday, August 14, 2023 |
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| Performance time | August 8 (Tue.) - August 13 (Sun.) 1st show: 15:00 start - 15:15 end (scheduled) 2nd show: 16:45 start - 17:00 end (scheduled) - August 14 (Mon.) 1st show: 13:00 start - 13:15 end (scheduled) 2nd show: 15:00 start - 15:15 end (scheduled) |
| Place of performance | Grand Mall Park, 3 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| How to participate | No entry fee. No application is required and you can watch the performance from the viewing area on the day of the event. |
| Application period | June 19, 2023 (Monday) 14:00 - July 3, 2023 (Monday) 13:59 |
Program "Let's Celebrate! The Pokémon Parade! "
| The Pokémon Parade!" Program "Let's Celebrate! " Outline | |
| Performance Schedule | Monday, August 14, 2023 |
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| Performance time | 16:00 Start - 16:40 End (scheduled) |
| Place of performance | Keyaki-dori, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| How to see the performance | Advance lottery system (no entry fee) |
| Application period | Monday, June 19, 2023 14:00 - Monday, July 3, 2023 13:59 |
Pokémon Trainers Cruise to Yokohama!
The cruise ship "Nippon Maru" will be in Yokohama from August 11 (Fri., holiday) to August 13 (Sun.), 2023, as a special edition "Pokémon Trainers Cruise. On board the ship, you can enjoy spaces where you can interact with Pokémon Trainers from around the world, and enjoy Pokémon battles and exchanges. Take this opportunity to interact with Pokémon Trainers from around the world!
| Pokémon Trainers Cruise Outline | |
| Date and time | August 11 (Fri., holiday) and 12 (Sat.), 2023 9:00 - 20:00 August 13 (Sun.), 2023 9:00 - 12:00 |
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| Place of the event | 16:00 Start - 16:40 End of the performance |
| Place of performance | Shinko Wharf No. 9, 2-14-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on board the cruise ship Nippon Maru |
Pokégenic will appear
Pokemon photo spots will be set up throughout Yokohama. During the festival, there will be areas where you can feel the atmosphere of Pokemon and art celebrating the WCS2023, so take a stroll around the venues and along the Minatomirai Line.
| Pokégenic and Public Transportation Decorations Outline | |
| Date and time | Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - Monday, August 14, 2023 *Scheduled for mid-July to mid-August only along the Minato Mirai Line |
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| Location | Queen's Square Yokohama, Navios Yokohama, Nihonmaru Memorial Park, MARK IS Minato Mirai, Marine and Walk Yokohama, Yokohama Cosmo World, Yokohama Hammerhead, Yokohama World Porters, Landmark Plaza, Minato Mirai Line, Minato Mirai Station, JR Sakuragi-cho Station, Shin-Yokohama Station, around Minato Mirai area |
| How to participate | No advance reservation required |
Pokemon x NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Orchestra 2023
NHK Symphony Orchestra and Pokémon are teaming up to present "Pokémon x NHK Symphony Special Orchestra 2023" on Thursday, August 10, 2023. The full orchestra will perform famous classical pieces associated with past Pokémon WCS events, as well as music from "Pokémon Red and Green" to the latest "Pokémon Scarlett and Violet". You will be able to look back on your Pokemon memories while listening to the orchestra. Tickets are required to see the Pokémon x NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Orchestra 2023. Please check the special website for details.
| Pokemon x NHK Symphony Orchestra Special Orchestra 2023 Overview | |
| Performance schedule | Thursday, August 10, 2023 |
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| Opening time | 14:00 (scheduled) |
| Performance time | 15:00 - 16:30 (scheduled) |
| Place of performance | Pacifico Yokohama National Grand Hall, 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| How to see the performance | Advance lottery system (charged) |
| Admission Fee | All seats reserved: ¥3,000 (tax included) |
| Application Period | Monday, June 19, 2023 14:00 - Sunday, July 2, 2023 23:59 |
Applications for the Pokemon WCS Yokohama Minato Mirai event are now being accepted!
Each Pokémon WCS Yokohama Minato Mirai event is now accepting applications in advance. Advance reservations are required for some events, so please apply through the reservation lottery site. Lottery applications will be accepted from Monday, June 19, 2023 at 14:00 until Monday, July 3, 2023 at 13:59. The results of the lottery will be sent to your registered e-mail address after 14:00 on Thursday, July 13, 2023, so don't miss your e-mail! For more information on the WCS Yokohama Minato Mirai event, please visit the official Pokémon WCS2023 Yokohama Minato Mirai event website.
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