“Flying Pikachu Project” Campaign Started In Okinawa With A Pikachu Plane, New Plush, And More

It looks like Japan’s Okinawa island will be getting a fun Pikachu makeover, with a stylish way to travel there!

The Pokemon Company, in collaboration with various companies, has announced a new “Flying Pikachu Project” in Okinawa – which will introduce new products, events, and promotions to the island.

The first of these will be the new Pikachu Jet BC, a new aircraft with a Pikachu-themed design developed by Japanese low-cost airline Skymark. This special plane will feature Flying Pikachu designs all over its exterior, and passengers will even get to check in with Pikachu-themed machines and enjoy KitKat with Pikachu packaging:

In addition to this, various monorail trains and buses in Okinawa will get a Flying Pikachu makeover:

On 17 July 2021, an exclusive Pikachu plush wearing Kariyushi wear (an aloha shirt with Okinawa-born designs) will also go on sale exclusively at various Pokemon stores and pop-up shops at AEON MALL Okinawa, Naha Airport, and Department Store Ryubo. Additionally, Pokemon GO players will be able to encounter Kariyushi Pikachu exclusively while in Okinawa from 22 July 2021.

What do you think of these exciting new promotions taking place in Okinawa? Feel free to share below!