Yokohama
Pikachu is just the tip of the adorable iceberg as dozens of Pokémon come out to play in Yokohama.
Maps, walking routes, and more to help you navigate your Poké-pilgrimage in the bayside city south of Tokyo.
Yokohama, host city for this summer’s Pokémon World Championships, wants everyone to see the amazing art of the collectible card game.
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