Nintendo fans, rejoice! Japanese rail provider JR East has announced the launch of a special train featuring designs based on the world’s most popular Pokemon character, Pikachu. And to make the experience even more special, the train will be filled with Pikachu related activities and decorations, something that is sure to excite both old and new fans alike.
Pikachu-Themed Decorations
This may be one of the most exciting aspects of the new Pikachu train: it will feature an interior that is decked out with Pikachu themed decorations, including a giant mural of Pikachu along its length. The carriages are also adorned with various images of Pikachu and their characteristics, such as their yellow coloring and chubby cheeks. Additionally, each seat has an image of a different Pokemon character on it.
To ensure passengers know what they are riding in on from outside the windows, JR East has also designed custom wrapping for the train itself. The wrapping features more images of various Pikachu characters running along its length.
Activities and Merchandise
In addition to offering a visually-pleasing ride aboard this special train, JR East is also providing activities for passengers to enjoy during their journey. This includes quiz booths which test passenger’s knowledge of Pokemon characters as well as an augmented reality game which uses passenger’s smartphones in order to capture Pokemon around them.
For those wanting to remember this unique experience after they disembark there is plenty of merchandise available for purchase at stations along the route or on board the train itself. Items range from plush toys featuring all manner of different pocket monsters to special snacks with Pikachu branding—all sure to keep any Japan-visiting Nintendo fan satisfied.</p