Namco amusement centers across Japan are hosting the Pokémon Anniversary Festival to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon. Starting July 24 through October 25, 2026, fans can enjoy special prizes, limited-edition merchandise, and unique events at Namco locations nationwide.
This campaign is perfect for visitors interested in Japanese pop culture and gaming entertainment. With exclusive Pokémon plush toys available at crane game machines and original goods to win, it offers a fun experience for Pokémon fans and collectors during their trip to Japan.
About the Pokémon Anniversary Festival in Namco
Bandai Namco Experience is organizing this nationwide event to honor Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. The festival features large plush toys of popular Pokémon characters like Eevee, Gengar, Pikachu, and Snorlax as prizes in crane games. Players can also participate in a special lottery by inserting ¥500 into designated crane machines for a chance to win Namco original goods.
Additionally, customers visiting campaign-participating Namco centers can receive an exclusive Captain Pikachu sun visor while supplies last. Four flagship Namco stores across Japan will offer unique crane game corners and special perks, including collectible sun visors with different Pokémon designs and a stamp rally where visitors can earn original clear files and stickers.
Highlights
- Large plush Pokémon prizes at crane games: Eevee (23 cm), Gengar (32 cm), Pikachu (37 cm), Snorlax (35 cm)
- Chance to enter the Namco lottery by inserting ¥500 into participating crane machines to win original merchandise such as clear pouches, tumblers, bead straps, and holographic stickers
- Exclusive Captain Pikachu sun visor giveaway at participating stores (requires Namco Points app coupon)
- Four Pokémon flagship Namco stores with special crane game corners, unique sun visor designs, and a stamp rally to collect limited-edition stickers and clear files
Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Pokémon Anniversary Festival in Namco |
| Menu / items | Pokémon plush toys (Eevee, Gengar, Pikachu, Snorlax), Namco original sun visors, Namco lottery prizes (clear pouches, tumblers, bead straps, stickers) |
| Location | Namco amusement centers nationwide, including flagship stores in Yokohama, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and Sapporo |
| Address | 2-2-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Yokohama World Porters 5F 1 Nishikujo Toriiguchicho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Aeon Mall Kyoto Sakura Building 4F 2-1 Hakataekichuo-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Hakata Bus Terminal Building 7F 4-1-1 Kita 1-jo Higashi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Sapporo Factory 1-jo Building 2F |
| Period | July 24, 2026 (Fri) – October 25, 2026 (Sun) |
| Price | ¥500 per play on eligible crane games (tax included) |
During the festival, large plush toys such as the 37 cm Pikachu “Surprise” version and the 35 cm Snorlax plush will be available at crane game machines nationwide. Players can try their luck by inserting ¥500 into the designated machines to enter the Namco lottery and receive original goods like clear pouches, tumblers, bead straps, or shiny holographic stickers.
Visitors can also collect special sun visors featuring Captain Pikachu and other Pokémon designs at participating Namco locations. The four flagship stores offer unique designs and a stamp rally where collecting three stamps rewards an original clear file with a 30th anniversary sticker. These limited-edition items are available while supplies last.
