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In celebration of the release of this year’s Pokémon movie Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction on Saturday, a special “Pokémon the Movie XY Shop” will be open in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills between July 19 and August 31. Pokémon fans will definitely want to stock up on the limited-edition goods being sold there, as well as sample the adorable Pikachu-themed food at the “Pikachu Cafe.” Plus, the shop will be located on the observation deck of one of Tokyo’s highest buildings, so you can fit in some essential sightseeing, too!

“Pokémon the Movie XY Shop” will be open for business starting this Saturday, July 19 at the Tokyo City View, an observation deck on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower Building (which is part of the Roppongi Hills complex). The shop’s official Twitter stream has steadily been releasing sneak peaks of the shop before its grand opening, and we’re already bursting with excitement!

▼Announcing the shop

▼A glimpse of the Tokyo City View, which is 250 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo

One of the major highlights of the shop will be a special “Pikachu Cafe,” where visitors can taste some expertly-crafted goodies modeled after everyone’s favorite electric rodent. Don’t worry, Pikachu looks positively delighted to be consumed by you.

These pictures should whet your palate:

▼Pikachu Cafe announcement

“‘<Pikachu Cafe> Announcing an original menu of cute food and sweets that you can only get here! Customers who buy one of the original drinks will also receive a special coaster.”

▼”Pikachu’s Thunderbolt Parfait”

“<Pikachu Cafe Menu> A parfait made with Pikachu mango pudding and fruits. Each bite makes a pleasant popping sound in your mouth?! Be careful of Pikachu’s Thunderbolt attack! 880 yen [US$8.67], tax included”

▼”Pikachu Curry”

“<Pikachu Cafe Menu> A beef curry made with turmeric rice and a topping of star-shaped carrots and egg. 1,180 yen [$11.61], tax included”

Another highlight of the event will be a pop-up Pokémon Center shop (similar to the eight permanent locations scattered throughout Japan) which will sell limited goods.

▼Announcement for the Pokémon Center shop

▼Pokémon Center t-shirts

“Pikachu t-shirt–for kids: 2,700 yen [$26.58], for adults: 3,024 yen [$29.78]
Event icon t-shirt–for kids: 2,160 yen [$21.26], for adults: 3,024 yen [$29.78]”

With only a few days left until the shop’s opening, we recommend buying advance admission tickets at Seven Elevens across Japan to guarantee your entry and chop a few hundred yen off the entry fee. Happy Pikachu parfait eating, everyone!

Information
Place: Roppongi Hills, Mori Tower 52nd floor
Dates: Open July 19 (Saturday) through August 31 (Sunday)
Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM)
Tickets: All prices include tax and admission to the viewing platform

  • Same-day tickets: General public: 1,500 yen ($14.76), high school/university students: 1,000 yen ($9.84), children aged four through junior high school students: 500 yen ($4.92)
  • Advance tickets: General public: 1,200 yen ($11.81), high school/university students: 900 yen ($8.86), children aged four through junior high school students: 500 yen ($4.92)

Access: Detailed access information to the Mori Tower in English can be found here.

Sources/Images: Roppongi Hills 1, 2, Livedoor – Jackall, Twitter – @Pokemonten_XY