Pokemon Japan Championships 2026 Opens With 30th Anniversary Displays and Giant Kites
The event marks the first major in-person Pokémon tournament held during the franchise's 30th anniversary year, combining competitive play with commemorative exhibits.
Reporting from 1 sources: GAME Watch (Impress).
The Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 begins June 6 at Pacifico Yokohama, featuring a 30th anniversary photo spot, a history wall, a trading card game exhibition, and outdoor kite demonstrations of Mega Charizard X and Y. Admission is free.
Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 opens its doors at Pacifico Yokohama on June 6, running through June 7. The free-admission tournament venue includes a 30th anniversary photo panel and wall displays tracing the history of both the Pokémon series and the PJCS tournament itself. A Pokémon Trading Card Game exhibition and stage area are also set up inside the halls.
Outside, at nearby Rinko Park, giant kites shaped like Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y will fly during the tournament period, weather permitting. The kites are part of the venue's commemorative programming for the 30th anniversary year.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- GAME Watch (Impress) 「ポケモン」30周年展示や「メガリザードンX・Y」の巨大カイトも登場！ 「PJCS2026」会場を最速撮り下ろし