All of Tokyo available as a free 3-D scale model right now!

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Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo, anyone?

The Japanese Government hasn’t had the best track record with technology. While some key figures have rarely—if ever—touched a computer, one of their most ambitious campaigns at the moment is phasing out the use of wooden stamps and fax machines for official documents.

However, every once in a while they do something that’s really quite amazing. This time it’s a 3-D digital model of all 23 special wards of Tokyo, and it’s completely free!

▼ Make sure you have a computer that can handle it all though. This group of buildings is less than 5 percent of the whole thing

When I say “completely” I mean you can do whatever you want with it, including using it for commercial purposes such as designing your own software or game around it. Surely, the geographical information purposes alone are endless, but it’s hard not to look at that and see the potential free-roaming action or racing games that can be made with it.

▼ It is now possible to make a video game version of those video versions of video games!

The model was made by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Plateau” project from aerial surveys and objects such as buildings and roads, all containing data such as purpose and date of construction. The entire area covered is about 627 square kilometers (242 square miles) and includes all of Tokyo’s favorite locations from Shinjuku to Shibuya and landmarks from the National Stadium to Haneda Airport.

They also hope to add “urban activity” data in the future which presumably includes information such as traffic volume. This could be useful in a variety of urban planning or real estate projects, but perhaps most importantly for generating a realistic number of NPCs in your authentic Tokyo crime simulator.

Netizens also sang the praises of this development, because it would mean their favorite games could finally be set in a Japanese location.

“Finally, a racing game in the 23 wards of Tokyo rather than the U.S.A.”
“I always dreamed about an FPS or Spider-Man game set in Tokyo…”
“I want a Cyberpunk style game set in Tokyo.”
“I want to fight people on the streets of Tokyo with this!”
“I will cry tears of joy when a fully open-world GTA-style game set in Tokyo comes out.”
“Can’t this be used for people to plan attacks on Tokyo?”

While the data could potentially be used in harmful ways, it doesn’t seem to give any tactical information that can’t be gotten from Google Maps and Street View already. What Plateau’s model does do, however, is put this data in the hands of artists and developers to manipulate freely in new and interesting ways.

The data can be found on the G Spatial Information Center website and downloaded in FBX file formats for free. There are some issues with certain sections not downloading properly, but considering it was only released a few days ago and given the massive size of it all, some hiccups are to be expected.

▼ Building textures are also included

I tried to make a simple game with the data so I could become the first person to create a fully open-world game set in the real Tokyo, but my tiny computer just couldn’t handle it. My loss, but that title is still open to anyone willing to take on the challenge!

Once again, there are no strings attached, so let’s get out there and get that proper 3-D open-world Tokyo Jungle reboot we all deserve going.

Source: G Spatial Information Center, Plateau, My Game News Flash
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Sakura bloom around Asia on limited-edition Starbucks goods

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Cherry blossom suitcases and umbrellas prove Japan isn’t the only country in love with hanami season.

Whenever springtime rolls around, Starbucks fans always look to Japan for their limited-edition sakura collections. However, Japan isn’t the only country to be blessed by the blossoms each year, as Starbucks branches in Taiwan and Hong Kong also have some amazing sakura goods on offer.

Over in Hong Kong, for example, customers get to purchase eye-catching delights like the Bamboo Foodware with Pink Carrying Pouch (HK$150 [US$19.29])

▼ …The Navy Blue Full Blossom Water Bottle (HK$120)…

▼ …And the Spring Sakura Umbrella (HK$200)

▼ More items from the beautiful collection are pictured below.

Over in Taiwan, customers get to choose from an array of other cherry blossom-branded goods, including a Spring Cherry Blossom Cup Plate Set (NT$850 [US$29.82]).

Purchase the above set with the Spring Cherry Blossom Cup Plate Set below (NT$580) and you’ll be able to mix and match the cups and saucers.

▼ Other highlights from the drinkware collection include the Sakura Glass Plate Set (NT$950)…

▼ …And this adorable Sakura Bear Mug (NT$500).

▼ Swipe through below to see more items from the beautiful collection, including a stunning sakura suitcase.

While Japan may be the country most famous for its sakura, we’re yet to see anything as awesome as a Starbucks-branded cherry blossom suitcase or umbrella here! We can’t really complain, though, as we’re grateful to enjoy the current drinkware collection available in Japan, including the Sakura Frappuccino, which is still on the menu for a limited time.

Sources: Starbucks Hong Kong, Starbucks Taiwan
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We visit Oshima, an island in Japan where walking counterclockwise means death【Haunted Japan】

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We send Seiji to find out more about the terrible curse!

Our brave Japanese language reporter Seiji is familiar with the occult already, as he once moonwalked across a bridge to avoid being taken by vengeful spirits. The bridge, Oshimabashi in Fukui Prefecture, is close to the cliffs of Tojinbo, a famous landmark that is a well-known suicide spot, named after a monk who met his death there and whose ghost is still said to haunt the area to this day.

Last time Seiji battled with the bridge, but this time he decided to report on what happened when he crossed the bridge, to the uninhabited island of Oshima. Being so close to Tojinbo, a hot spot for the supernatural, Oshima has an urban legend all of its own: if you walk around the island counterclockwise, you will die.

Seiji first heard about the island of Oshima from his friend Mr. Y, who was born and raised in Fukui. According to Mr. Y, Oshima is a place with a long history with the supernatural, and a popular spot for psychics and lovers of the occult to gather. In fact, when Seiji mentioned he was going to Oshima, Mr Y told him “Please be careful…”

▼ To protect Mr Y. from any possible revenge attacks from ghosts, we’ve hidden his face.

So it was with bated breath that Seiji made his way across the bridge and to the island of Oshima. As it was uninhabited, would it be a literal ghost town? What kind of evil spirits would be waiting for him at the other side?

To his surprise, it wasn’t a ghost town at all. In fact, he was greeted with a parking lot full of cars, with families and groups of sightseers following him across the bridge to Oshima Island. Seiji let out a sigh of relief. For now, he appeared to be safe.

While Oshima has its fair share of urban legends, it also seemed to be a popular spot for sightseeing. Just across the ocean was a clear view of the Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park. In fact, the view is so beautiful that the locals refer to it as ‘Island of the Gods’, and the nature there is said to have remained untouched for over a thousand years.

So despite everything, Seiji was torn between ‘ghost hunter‘ mode and ‘blissfully unaware tourist’ mode, and he followed the stream of families making their way to the island. As he approached the torii gate, Seiji felt relaxed and less scared, but just to be on the safe side, he bowed respectfully and said “excuse me” as he passed through.

The first thing Seiji spotted was a group of youngsters doing a spot of fishing, and was immediately reminded of a famous movie from the eighties. If by chance they managed to catch a body, they could make a Japanese version of Stand By Me.

As he made his way further into the island, Seiji was faced with a long set of stone stairs, surrounded by a forest full of trees. Even though it was the middle of the day, the staircase still gave off a supernatural aura, and Seiji wasn’t the only one to feel a little spooked. A girl with her family took one look at the staircase, said “It’s scary!” and turned back.

▼ Starting to look like something out of Princess Mononoke

As Seiji bravely made his way up the stairs, he was met with a fork in the road. Following the advice he had read online, Seiji took the left path, keeping him on the clockwise route.

As he made his way along the path, he came across something more surprising than any supernatural activity he had expected to see…

▼ People…

▼ …walking in the opposite direction??

By walking past Seiji, who was very much walking on the clockwise route, this couple were facing the opposite direction, a.k.a they were taking the counterclockwise path. But while Seiji was suitably spooked by the counterclockwise couple, the atmosphere remained light and pleasant. Seiji could have called out “Lovely weather today, huh?” and it wouldn’t have seemed unusual at all, despite the fact that they appeared to be brushing with death. Did the couple not know that walking around counterclockwise would mean certain doom? Seiji decided to call out to them.

Seiji: Is it ok to take the counterclockwise path, then?

Couple: Hmm? What do you mean?

Seiji: I read online that taking the counterclockwise path isn’t good.

Couple: Ah, is that so?

Seiji: Why did you come to this island?

Couple: We went to Tojinbo for sightseeing, and we could see Oshima from there. We felt like there was something here worth seeing, so we came.

While people familiar with the urban myth may be stunned by the couple’s light attitude towards Seiji’s comments, most people would probably have a similar reaction. After all, for an area as beautiful as Oshima, people come for sightseeing and not for the occult. There were no signs telling people about the counterclockwise rule, and if the legend was as important as it seemed, surely locals would replace any signs that may have faded over time.

▼ A map of the island, with no mention of the clockwise vs. counterclockwise rule.

So Seiji completely removed his ghost hunter glasses and decided to enjoy the island for its beauty rather than its urban myths. There is certainly an atmosphere on Oshima Island, but it was more of a mysterious one than a spooky one. The dense forest that covered the island made Seiji feel like he was walking around on a movie set, such was its beauty.

▼ Ominato Shrine had a bit of an aura, but it was a spiritual one rather than a scary one

In the end, the Oshima Island that Seiji looked up online was one that was full of supernatural legends and spooky stories, but in reality the island is legendary for a very different reason — for how beautiful it is. To think of it as an occult hot spot and nothing else is a waste. The majestic scenery on the island and the view of the Tojinbo cliffs is a must for any would-be sightseer.

It was as Seiji made his way back to the bridge, ready to leave Oshima Island without any vengeful spirits haunting his daily life, when he noticed something… odd.

The parking lot was full of cars, but none of the cars were local. Seiji saw cars with number plates from nearby prefectures like Aichi, Ishikawa and Hyogo, but not a single one was from Fukui. Was it a coincidence? Or was there something more to this island that only the locals know? We’ll leave that up to you to decide…

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Japanese schoolkids to be able to carry their books in official Harry Potter randoseru backpacks

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Hogwarts crest and wand holder-equipped bags for the start of little wizards’ academic careers.

It’s a big day in the life of a Japanese kid when they head out the door wearing their randoseru for the first time. These sturdy, half-rounded backpacks are what pretty much every elementary school student carries their books in, and now there’s a randoseru for kids who are (or like to imagine they are) enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

A collaboration between Japanese fashion brand Q-pot and the Harry Potter franchise, the Harry Potter Chocolate Randoseru proudly displays the Hogwarts emblem at the bottom of its flap.

That’s not the only magical accent either, as the bag’s left side is equipped with an exterior wand holder, so that little mages can whip it out whenever necessary to cast spells during their school commute.

▼ A wand is not included with the randoseru, since presumably you’ll be issued one during your orientation at Hogwarts.

If you’re wondering about the pattern etched into the synthetic leather, it has two inspirations. First, it’s meant to be evocative of the brickwork at Platform 9 3/4, from which Hogwarts-bound trains depart. Second, it’s designed to resemble a bar of chocolate, in keeping with Q-pot’s dessert-derived design themes.

▼ Each block has either the Harry Potter logo, the boy wizard’s scar, or the Q-pot logo.

Flip open the cover, and there’s another nod to Hogwarts’ rich traditions with the crests of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff.

▼ All four houses are included with the backpack, allowing you to slip in whichever one you feel like showing allegiance to that day.

And last, one of the pockets has a clear section where you can display the Hogwarts letter of acceptance that comes with the bag.

Randoseru generally aren’t cheap, and this one is no exception, being priced at 110,000 yen (US$1,060). However, randoseru are customarily made with such high-quality materials and craftsmanship that the student can use the same bag for all six years of Japanese elementary school, and Q-pot’s made-in-Japan Harry Potter bag comes with a six-year guarantee.

Orders open though the Q-pot online store here on April 1, meaning that buyers won’t have them in their hands in time for the start of the 2021 Japanese school year, but they’ll have them by 2022, and also by the opening of the Harry Potter permanent exhibition/museum in Tokyo.

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Family Mart recalls “skin-coloured” women’s underwear

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Inappropriate branding sees Convenience Wear products pulled from shelves nationwide. 

Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart made news on social media last December when it was revealed that stores in Kansai, the region in and around Osaka, had an unusual new range of “Convenience Wear” for sale.

Consisting of everyday essentials like hand towels, socks, basic tees and underwear, people around Japan had their fingers crossed for a nationwide rollout of the new products, some of which were emblazoned with the green-white-and-blue stripes featured in the chain’s logo.

Earlier this month, it was announced that the chain would in fact be expanding sales of the Convenience Wear line nationwide, but while most people had their eyes on the striped items, it was one of the less colourful items that ended up creating headlines.

The collection’s beige-coloured underwear, initially sold in Kansai with “beige” written on the packaging, was found to be sold in packs with “hadairo” written on the front after the national release. Hadairo literally translates to “skin colour” in English, and it’s a shade people in Japan learn to identify from a very young age by way of their coloured pencil collections.

▼ The colour of hadairo.

Image: Wikipedia/湖の国の王子

As the above image shows, hadairo refers to a pale orangey beige colour. However, in recent years, use of this term has been declining due to its racially insensitive nature, as this shade doesn’t accurately represent the colour of all skin tones. So as soon as the new hadairo-branded products landed in stores, Family Mart received complaints from concerned franchises and employees.

As a result of these concerns, Family Mart decided to voluntarily recall all products with “hadairo” printed on them. The products recalled were a camisoletank top, and briefs, all in the women’s range.

▼ This image, from the company’s 23 March press release announcing the nationwide rollout, shows the tank top at the bottom right, with “はだいろ” (hadairo) printed on it.

Image: Family Mart

Family Mart is yet to release a formal apology or explanation as to why the name of the colourway was changed from “beige” to “hadairo”. Though the future of the recalled products remains uncertain, it’s believed they’ll be re-released in the near future under the more appropriate “beige” labelling.

While it’s a shame the incident occurred in the first place, it’s encouraging to see the chain take immediate action to rectify the problem. And with one of Japan’s leading cosmetics companies recently taking action to drop the word “whitening” from their products, it looks like awareness surrounding issues related to racial inequality are steadily growing throughout the country.

Source: Mainichi Shimbun via Jin
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These amazing, ultra-pink photos of Tokyo are NOT of cherry blossom trees【Photos】

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Pretty in pink on a spring afternoon might have you imagining sakura, but there’s something else going on.

In Japan, pink is the color of spring. That’s because it’s also the color of the cherry blossoms that bloom in late March/early April, transforming patches of the country into fantastic landscapes shaded in sakura hues.

And sure enough, these springtime photos of the streets around Tokyo Tower, taken by photographer and Twitter user @shiifoncake, are extremely pink.

However, you might notice that it’s not just the trees that are especially pink, but Tokyo Tower too, despite the structure ordinarily appearing crimson. Another mysterious aspect: @shiifoncake shared these photos back in early March, weeks before the sakura reached full bloom in Tokyo.

So are these some special type of early-blooming cherry blossoms? Nope. Look closely and you’ll see that the trees in the photo don’t have pink flowers, but pink leaves.

And if you’re thinking “Wait, I’ve never seen a tree with pink leaves!” you’re absolutely right, because these photos, which don’t show sakura trees, were taken with a camera that captures the spectrum of infrared light that’s invisible to the human eye under normal circumstances.

Even though Tokyo Tower is one of the most photographed sights in the city, few have seen it like this before, prompting reactions such as:

“Whoa, this has a major isekai vibe!”
“It’s like something out of a fairytale.”
“So spring-like and beautiful.”
“Hmm…so this is how some animals and space aliens would see the world.”

Yet another famous Tokyo landmark, the Asakusa neighborhood’s Sensoji Temple, also looks amazing given this treatment, as shown in the bottom right of this collage.

@shiifoncake’s current artistic ambition is to one day travel around Japan, taking infrared photos everywhere along the way. Until that happens, though, we’re happy to have this reminder that there’s all sorts of beauty to be found in the world, as long as you know where, and how, to look.

Source: Twitter/@shiifoncake via Hachima Kiko
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Kodansha promises worldwide prosecution of illegal uploaders of Attack on Titan

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Warning posted in English and Japanese comes just days before manga’s series finale.

Some anime and manga series are all about maintaining the status quo, their whole appeal wrapped up in allowing fans to leisurely spend time with the settings and characters established in their earliest segments. That’s not the case for Attack on Titan, though, whose rollercoaster ride of mysteries, betrayals, and warfare is about to come to an end.

The final chapter of creator Hajime Isayama’s tale of fearless heroes and pantsless monsters is set to be published in the next issue of manga anthology Bessatsu Shonen Magazine. No matter how Attack on Titan’s conflicts resolve themselves, though, publisher Kodansha is making it very clear that its fight against manga pirates continues, and will be a worldwide one as well, as shown in a tweet from Shintaro Kawakubo, the Japanese editor for the Attack on Titan manga.

While Kawakubo doesn’t mention Attack on Titan’s final chapter specifically, the timing, coming just a little more than a week before the next Bessatsu Shonen Magazine issue’s street date, can’t be a mere coincidence. Of particular note is the assertation that Kodansha will pursue legal action against unauthorized uploads “regardless of country,” implying that the company is in no way willing to turn a blind eye to uploaders located in countries where the final chapter is yet to go on sale and/or local fans may object to the pricing and/or localization choices of the officially license version.

▼ The same statement was issued in Japanese (with the Japanese tweet currently having some four times as many likes as the English version).

Attack on Titan’s series finale will appear in the May issue of Bessatsu Shonen Magazine, which actually comes out on April 9.

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End of an era – Sony announces end of online, PlayStation Store support for PS3 and Vita

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If you’re planning any digital purchases or downloads, the time is now.

Just like technological advances are continually extending human lifespans, they’re doing the same for video game consoles. But in a darker parallel, there comes a time when decision makers start asking themselves if they should pull the plug, and Sony has decided that time is near for its PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, announcing that it will be ending online support and PlayStation Store access for the two systems in the next few months.

The last day for PS3 support will be July 2, and it’s goodbye for the Vita on August 27. After that, not only will you be unable to purchase digital content for the two platforms, you also won’t be able to redownload games you’ve paid for but since deleted from your hard drive, so if you’ve bought more than you can fit in your system at once, you’ve got some tough, permanent choices to make about what to keep and what to essentially throw away.

Considering that Sony launched its PlayStation 5 about half a year ago and is selling as many as it can produce, the decision probably isn’t breaking the hearts of too many casual fans or those whose interest is only in the latest AAA titles. However, for retro gamers, gaming historians, or those with an interest in experiencing first-hand the steps the industry took along the way to its current state, it’s a definite bummer. While there haven’t been any noteworthy new PS3 or Vita releases in quite some time, both systems allow for downloads from the PlayStation Store’s Game Archives section, also known as PS one Classics outside Japan, a collection of several hundred PlayStation 1 titles, plus a few dozen PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) games.

Many of these are long-since out of print, which can make obtaining copies on the used market a difficult and/or costly affair, but through the PlayStation Store they’re priced at a mere 628 yen (US$6.05) each. Also of interest to preservationists: the downloads include a digital copy of the original instruction manual, including all of its cover and inside-page illustrations.

Langrisser is practically worth it for the Satoshi Urushihara artwork alone.

Unfortunately, Game Archives/PS one Classics titles can’t be played on PlayStation 4 or 5 hardware. It wouldn’t be surprising to eventually see Sony copy Nintendo’s Switch Online strategy by making a rotating collection of games for its older systems free to play for PlayStation Plus members, essentially offering them as a monthly subscription. It’s also likely that some of the more popular or well-known Game Archives/PS one Classics will see re-releases as part of retrospective bundles for an individual franchise. For many lower-profile niche titles, though, this is possibly the last chance to own a copy outright of, say, Alundra, Blazing Lazers, or LSD, so if you’ve been putting off picking them up, or have them waiting in your download queue, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got them in your hard drive before summer ends.

Source: PlayStation official website via Jin
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Starbucks celebrates its 25th anniversary in Japan with a special commemorative drinkware range

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It may be Starbucks’ quarter-century anniversary, but it’s us who’s getting the presents. 

Fifty years ago, Starbucks was born in Seattle, U.S.A., and twenty-five years later, the coffeehouse chain expanded its operations overseas for the very first time, by opening a store in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1996.

As Starbucks’ first overseas market outside of North America, Japan has played an important role in the history of the now-global brand, and to celebrate its 25th year here, the company is celebrating with a series of upcoming promotions planned for 2021, starting with a special anniversary drinkware range. 

The collection covers everything from stackable mugs through to gift cards and travel mugs, all decked out with a special 25th anniversary logo and other cute Starbucks-related motifs that pay homage to the chain’s roots. So let’s get to it and take a look at the new range below!

1. Glass Tumbler (473 millilitres [16 ounces]) 2,640 yen (US$24.01)
2. Handy Stainless Bottle Starbucks Roots (500 millilitres) 4,840 yen
3. Silicon Strap Bottle Siren Tail (473 millilitres) 2,420 yen
4. Curved Stainless Bottle Starbucks Roots (355 millilitres) 4,290 yen
5. Collectable Stacking Mug (355 millilitres) Red / Green / Yellow 2,200 yen each (available online only)
6. Bearista 25 Years 3,630 yen
7. Tumbler Starbucks Roots (355 millilitres) 1,980 yen
8. Stainless Steel Bottle 25 Years (473 millilitres) 4,620 yen


9. Cold Cup Tumbler Bearista Red (355 millilitres) 2,090 yen
10. Tumbler Icons Circle (355 millilitres) 1,980 yen
11. Heat-Resistant Glass Mug Starbucks Roots (355 millilitres) 2,200 yen
12. Starbucks Mini Cup Gift Starbucks Roots 1,045 yen
13. Collectable Cold Cup Glass Coffee Cherry (414 millilitres) 1,760 yen
14. Stainless To-Go Cup Tumbler Icons Loop (355 millilitres) 3,960 yen
15. Beverage Card Starbucks Roots 682 yen
16. Snow Gloves 25 Years 4,290 yen
17. Whip Cap Stainless Steel Jar Tumbler No.25 (473 millilitres) 3,740 yen
18. Mug No.25 (355 millilitres) 2,310 yen

The Starbucks 25th Anniversary Goods collection will be on sale at Starbucks locations around Japan and online from 14 April. They’ll only be sold in limited numbers, though, so if you like something you see, you’ll want to get in quick to avoid missing out.

The new drinkware range is just the start of the 25th anniversary activities planned for this year, scheduled to run from April to August and based around the theme of “The Power of Coffee. The Power of Connection.” We can’t wait to see what other fun surprises they have in store for us–hopefully there’ll be some new Frappuccinos to make up for the sakura series that left us wanting more this year!

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Kyoto now has Pokémon manhole covers as Generation 2 comes to the real-life Johto region

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City’s famous Gion and Arashiyama neighborhoods welcome Kyoto’s first Pokéfuta.

The Pokémon games and anime are set in a fictional universe, but many of the locations would-be Pokémon Masters’ travels take them to are based on real-life places. In the case of the Pokémon Gold and Silver games, for example, the Johto region is based on Japan’s Kansai region, and things have come full-circle as you can now find Pokémon while out and about in Kyoto.

This week, five new Pokémon manhole covers, or Pokéfuta, as they’re called in Japanese, were installed in Japan’s old capital. These are Kyoto’s first-ever Pokéfuta, and while many of the other covers are in less-traveled parts of Japan, these five have been placed in public parks not too far off the beaten path, making for easy side-trips during visits to one of Japan’s most sightseeing attraction-packed cities.

The stars of the show this time are, naturally, Gen-2 Pokémon who made their debuts in Gold and Silver, starting with baby Pikachu Pichu, accompanied by Cleffa and Igglybuff, on the Pokéfuta in Maruyama Park.

▼ The shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossom) tree they’re frolicking under actually exists in the park, which sits inside Kyoto’s Gion geisha quarter.

Over at Nishikyogoku Athletic Park, at the western edge of downtown, you’ll find Chikorita and Shiftry.

Cyndaquil and Darmanitan hang out in Okazaki Park, right across the street from Heian Shrine…

…while Totodile and Azumarill are waiting in Umekoji Park, just a quick 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station.

Finally, Ho-Oh, befitting its Legendary Pokémon status, takes the longest journey from the city-center starting point to find, but having another excuse to venture into Arashiyama Park, in the beautiful Arashiyama neighborhood, is always a plus.

Exact locations can be found here on the official Pokéfuta website.

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