台湾のチャイナエアラインは株式会社ポケモンと提携し、同社にとって2機目となるポケモンをテーマにした特別塗装機「ピカチュウジェットCI2」（エアバスA350-900型機）を就航させました。機体側面には13種類のポケモンが描かれており、4月2日から運航を開始しています。初便は桃園発東京（成田）およびシアトル路線に投入され、機内にはオリジナルデザインのアメニティが用意されています。
チャイナエアラインは「世界へ飛び出そう」をテーマに「ピカチュウジェットCI2」を公開しました。株式会社ポケモンとのコラボレーション第2弾となるこの機体には、ハネッコ、そらをとぶピカチュウ、ワタッコ、カイリューに乗ったミニリュウ、アゲハント、ビビヨン、チルット、チルタリス、ポポッコ、クレセリア、ピッピといったキャラクターが機体側面に描かれています。デザインには台湾の伝統的な装飾タイル文化を取り入れ、幸運を象徴する吉祥雲や花柄のモチーフがあしらわれており、柄の中には隠れポケモンも隠されています。全体は、同社の尾翼の梅の花のロゴと調和するパステルカラーでまとめられています。
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Pokémon Pokopia, a new life simulation game, released on March 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, allowing players to rebuild an island as a Ditto to attract Pokémon companions. The game features poignant backstories for creatures like Cubone and Peakychu. Its debut post-launch event introduces Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff exclusively from March 9 to 24.
Pokémon Pokopia has launched its first crossover collaboration with IKEA, offering players new in-game furniture inspired by Pikachu and Snorlax. The event began on April 1 and runs until June 30. Players can access it by entering a special code available at select IKEA stores in Japan.
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A collaboration between the Pokémon franchise and Japanese furniture maker Cellutane has introduced the Psyduck Bead Sofa, a large seating piece shaped like the iconic Pokémon character. This new furniture item allows fans to relax in a comfortable, bead-filled design that captures Psyduck's distinctive features. The sofa launched on March 11, 2026, coinciding with Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations.
A shinkansen train operated by Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) featuring Nintendo's Super Mario characters began service on February 10, with a departure ceremony at JR Nagasaki Station. The red-bodied Kamome train, adorned with images of Mario running and jumping, drew a large crowd of fans to the platform. The station manager, joined by Mario's brother Luigi, signaled the train's departure as it slowly pulled away.
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Exclusive merchandise featuring Pokémon enjoying the Pokémon Forest and Sedge Town areas at Poképark KANTO is drawing fans' attention. This first-ever permanent outdoor Pokémon-themed facility opened earlier this month inside Yomiuriland amusement park.
Air India has announced new non-stop services to Hanoi and Tokyo as part of its Asian expansion. The airline will launch five weekly flights from Delhi to Hanoi starting May 1 and four weekly flights from Mumbai to Tokyo's Haneda Airport from June. These routes aim to meet growing travel demand from India to Vietnam and Japan.
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The Pokémon Company has announced a special video for Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, to launch its year-long 30th anniversary celebrations. A teaser featuring Jigglypuff was released on February 4, highlighting the franchise's enduring appeal. The promotion coincides with merchandise launches at Pokémon Center stores.