Everything We Saw In Japan For Pokemon Worlds 2023

We went to Japan for Pokemon Worlds 2023! The Pokemon World Championships 2023 were held in Yokohama, Japan, and we spent some time exploring the events, the championship battles and games, and interviewing some of the big names at the event.

Here’s everything you can see at the Pokemon World Championships, and just what was a part of it in Yokohama, Japan!

The Days Before The Event – Pop-Up Pokemon Center And The Opening Ceremony

We spent a few days exploring Japan in the lead-up to the actual event. This includes visiting the stores in Shibuya, the largest pop-up Pokemon Center there has ever been, and plenty of Pokemon plushies to make any fan excited.

It was clear that there was a lot of love and plenty of passion for this event, even before any of it had begun. The opening ceremony of the actual World Championships solidified this, with an incredible atmosphere.

The Championships – Stages, Events, And The Closing Ceremony

At the World Championships, it was hard not to be ecstatic, as there were constant crowds flocking to various stages where high-intensity games were taking place. Pokemon Unit, Pokemon TCG, Pokemon Go – there was something for everyone, and everything for everyone.

The closing ceremonies also included some excellent stage performances, countless dancing Pokemon, and more speeches and discussions of the results of the championships.

Pokemon Matsuri Park – Dancing Pikachu, Magikarp Fishin, And So Much More

At Pokemon Matsuri Park, the festivities were in full swing. Here, you could take part in many different games and activities, earning stamps along the way for some prizes.

There was also the Bon Dance, where many performers and Pokemon danced around while Pokemon music was playing and drums were being played. People were getting involved and cheering, and the atmosphere was lovely.

Pokemon Trainer Cruise – A Boat-Load Of Pokemon-Themed Festivities

We boarded the Pokemon Trainer Cruise Ship where we collected stamps, saw people taking part in some TCG games, battling on Nintendo Switch systems, and took in all of the unique and interesting decorations that the ship adorned from top to bottom.

Interviews With Champions ‚Luminosity‘, Spragels, And Zoinks

Finally, we took the time after the championships to speak with two-time winners Luminosity, and Pokemon casters Spragels and Zoinks.

We discuss the win at this years championships, what Pokemon Unite could do to improve the competitive scene, and the future of Pokemon Worlds and what the championships could hold in the future.