Pokemon Center in Ikebukuro - a Report of "Mega" Opening, Tokyo, Japan
Pokemon Center Tokyo moved from Hamamatsucho and Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo newly opened in Ikebukuro Sunshine City alpa on 12th December.
According to a shop crew, some people arrived there around 6 a.m. There were so many visitors that they decided to open the shop 1 hour and 20 minutes earlier. That's why I saw some people with Pokemon Center's shopping bags when I arrived at 9:50.
It is not very uncommon to be in a line for a long time in Tokyo. After all my experiences in a line, when I saw the looooong line, I got worried about how long I'd wait.
But it was not so boring to be in line. I had a lot to do. Walls are all Pokemons. My favorite Booster is among them.
Everyone had their Nintendo 3DS. Many were playing Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire just released in November. I was so busy at Street Pass Mii Plaza. My Street Pass light was twinkling all the time. There were some Germans, Australians and Americans. Welcome to Tokyo!
And I saw some lucky boys with Pokemon Center's Birthday Crowns. They have birthday coupons, too. Happy birthday!
I was overanxious. I entered at 10:40. Just (?) 50 minutes in line. Far better than the legendary line at Tokyo National Museum and crowds at Tokyo Game Show. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
According to a shop crew, some people arrived there around 6 a.m. There were so many visitors that they decided to open the shop 1 hour and 20 minutes earlier. That's why I saw some people with Pokemon Center's shopping bags when I arrived at 9:50.
It is not very uncommon to be in a line for a long time in Tokyo. After all my experiences in a line, when I saw the looooong line, I got worried about how long I'd wait.
But it was not so boring to be in line. I had a lot to do. Walls are all Pokemons. My favorite Booster is among them.
Everyone had their Nintendo 3DS. Many were playing Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire just released in November. I was so busy at Street Pass Mii Plaza. My Street Pass light was twinkling all the time. There were some Germans, Australians and Americans. Welcome to Tokyo!
And I saw some lucky boys with Pokemon Center's Birthday Crowns. They have birthday coupons, too. Happy birthday!
I was overanxious. I entered at 10:40. Just (?) 50 minutes in line. Far better than the legendary line at Tokyo National Museum and crowds at Tokyo Game Show. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Pokemon Center in Ikebukuro - a Report of "Mega" Opening
Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kozue Mitani
Read it on Author's Website: https://tokyo-direct-guide.com/blog/2014/12/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-in-ikebukuro-opened/
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Guide Location: Japan » Tokyo
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kozue Mitani
Read it on Author's Website: https://tokyo-direct-guide.com/blog/2014/12/pokemon-center-mega-tokyo-in-ikebukuro-opened/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo
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