Is Japan's New Pokémon Park Actually Worth It?

Japan just opened a new Pokémon park — KANTO PokéPark, built inside Yomiuriland — and the surprising part is that the rides aren't the point. We spent a full 35°C day working out what actually makes it worth it: a forest of lifelike Pokémon that move and make sounds like the original animation, secret spot that aren't on the map, the Pika Pika Sparks DJ show, and the real prices for the shuttle, the shop, and the food. So — is it worth going? Here's our honest read. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 The park where the Pokémon feel alive 0:13 35°C — get here early (the tip) 0:38 Sky shuttle up (¥300) — it's built inside another park 0:55 We're finally in 1:24 Stalls + the water-Pokémon fountain 2:11 The exclusive KANTO shop + the pin game 3:12 Custom name keyrings (¥1800) 3:20 Pika Pika Sparks — the Pikachu-vs-Eevee DJ show 4:08 The ¥1000 themed drinks + Charmander cookie 4:49 The honest read: the rides aren't the point 5:08 2 secret spots NOT on the map (the life-size arena) 5:47 The forest — Pokémon that move & make sounds 6:57 Look up — Pokémon hidden in the trees 7:16 The night performance finale 📺 FOLLOW Instagram: instagram.com/tanukiabroad New episode every Sunday. Business: tanukiabroad@gmail.com