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Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science to display Pokémon fossils and skeletons in special exhibit

Rebecca Moon

Rebecca Moon

March 16, 2022

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  • The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, Japan, opened a special exhibit on Tuesday that displays Pokémon skeletons and fossils.

  • A promotional video of the Pokémon Fossil Museum was uploaded to the official Japanese Pokémon Twitter page, giving viewers a glimpse into some of the unique fossil displays.

  • The exhibit’s purpose is to educate fans on the similarities and differences between the Pokémon fossils and their real-life inspirational counterparts.

  • The Pokémon Fossil Museum includes a gift shop that will carry special merchandise featuring Excavator Pikachu on items such as keychains and plush toys.

  • Beginning on Tuesday, the exhibition will be open at Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science until June 19 and will then move to other museum locations across Japan.

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Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science opened the Pokémon Fossil Museum on Tuesday, featuring displays of Pokémon fossils and skeletons.

A sneak peek video posted on the Japanese Pokémon official Twitter page provides glimpses into some of the fossils and skeletons of various Pokémon that are on display. Although the video uses footage taken at the Mikasa, Hokkaido, location’s exhibit, the Pokémon’s Twitter page states that it provides a preview into the Tokyo location’s exhibit as well.

The exhibit’s goal is to educate fans on the similarities and differences between the fossils of real-life species that inspired the creation of Pokémon and the Pokémon Pocket Monster species.

Along with the exhibit will be a gift shop where special Excavator Pikachu merchandise will be available for purchase, including tote bags, keychains and plush toys.

Beginning Tuesday, the event will run at the Tokyo National Museum of Nature and Science until June 19. The exhibit will then move on to various museum locations across Japan, such as the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History in Aichi Prefecture and the Oita Prefectural Art Museum in Oita City. 

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