Pokemon outdoor theme park area opens in Tokyo suburbs

A Pokemon-themed area has opened in an amusement park in the suburbs of Tokyo, making it the first-ever outdoor permanent attraction featuring the globally popular Japanese game and animation creatures.PokePark Kanto, which opened Thursday, covers about 26,000 square meters within the amusement park operated by Yomiuri Land Co. in Inagi, western Tokyo, with more than 600 characters, including the iconic yellow Pikachu, welcoming visitors.Upon arrival, visitors can receive a commemorative medal via the smartphone app Pokemon Home once a day, randomly selected from among five different design…READ FULL ARTICLE