Pokemon Center Japan Announces “Pikachu Hanten” Merchandise

Pokemon fans will soon be able to add some classy new merchandise to their dining tables in the near future!

The Pokemon Company has revealed a new “Pikachu Hanten” product line (“Hanten” referring to Chinese-style restaurants in Japan), which will launch from 3 May 2023 onward. The line-up will include various tableware and goods that feature Pikachu as a restaurant server, with artwork by illustrator ギブミ～！

International fans should also be able to order these goods from Amazon Japan a few days after release. In the meantime, here is the list of merch that will be released:

[Released on Wednesday, May 3]

• Mamezara Collection 880 yen
  * 7 types in total. You cannot choose the pattern.
• Retro glass (Pikachu) 990 yen (★)
• Retro glass (Pancham) 990 yen ( ★)
• Luncheon mat (Pikachu) 1,320 yen (★)
• Luncheon mat Rayquaza 1,320 yen (★)
• Satin purse (Pikachu) 1,540 yen (★)
• Satin purse (Raikou) 1,540 yen (★)
• Satin pouch (Rayquaza) 1,540 yen (★)
• Clasp pouch (Pikachu & Mienfoo) 2,530 yen (★)
• Clasp pouch (Pancham & Magikarp) 2,530 yen (★)
• Drawstring bag (Pikachu) 2,970 Yen (★)
• Drawstring Bag (Rayquaza) 2,970 yen (★)
• Restaurant Uniform Shirt  130 4,290 yen (★)
• Restaurant Uniform Shirt  FREE 5,940 yen (★)
• Sticker set (Rayquaza & Raikou) 550 yen (★)
• Sticker set (Pancham & Mienfoo) 550 yen (★)
• Rubber coaster (Pikachu) 880 yen (★)
• Rubber coaster (Magikarp) 880 yen (★)
• Rubber coaster (Raikou) 880 Yen (★)
• Rubber Coaster (Rayquaza) 880 yen (★)
• Rubber Coaster (Mienfoo) 880 yen (★)
• Rubber Coaster (Pancham) 880 yen (★)
• Sticker (Pikachu Appeal) 330 yen
• Sticker (Pikachu Cleaning up) 330 yen
• Sticker (Magikarp) 330 yen
• Hologram sticker (Raikou) 385 yen
• Hologram sticker (Rayquaza) 385 yen
• Lid bowl 2,750 yen (★)
• Astragalus Spoon (Pikachu) 990 yen (★)
• Astragalus Spoon (Magikarp) 990 yen (★)
• Donburi Bowl 2,970 yen (★)
• Oval Plate 2,750 yen (★)
• Octagonal Plate 2,750 yen (★)

[Released on Friday, May 26]

• Pokemon TCG Flip Deck Case 2,200 yen
• Pokemon TCG Playmat Case 4,400 yen

Items with “★” will be available on Amazon Japan at a later date