Despite Pokémon seemingly being everywhere you look in the world - every day there are still reports of new interesting and innovative ways that the imaginary creatures are being blended into real, every-day life. First, Pokémon Centers opened up around the globe which gave trainers the opportunity to celebrate their love for the franchise in person - but that was only the beginning.
We recently reported the opening of a Pikachu cupcake shop as well as a Pokémon Go Lab - which would dedicate itself towards all things
Pokémon Go. In what seems to be the most useful next step, there are now multiple Pokémon themed hotels opening up as well, at least in Japan so far.
Apartment Hotel Mimaru announced these rooms earlier in December but the doors officially opened on Christmas Eve. The hotel rooms are decked out with dining-ware that is painted like balls from the franchise, wallpaper covered in the creatures, a special themed bedsread, and a giant plush snorlax to keep fans company during their stay. 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!