# Pokémon themed exhibitions in Japan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pokmon-themed-exhibitions-in-japan > Updated: 2026-09-07T02:29:33.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. Various Pokémon-themed exhibitions are scheduled to take place across Japan in late 2026. In Toyohashi, the Toyohashi City Natural History Museum will host the “Pokémon Observatory” exhibition from September 21 to December 6. Co-organized with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, the event uses Pokémon to promote interest in space and natural sciences, featuring scientific models and samples from the asteroid Ryugu. In Tokyo, the Japan Olympic Museum will host the “Pokemon and Athletes’ Moves Exhibition” from September 19 to November 23. This initiative by the Japan Olympic Committee and The Pokémon Company pairs specific Pokémon with sporting disciplines to teach children about the joy of sports through themed sections and physical simulations. As part of the “JOC Kids Sports Ambassador” initiative, the Tokyo event features 59 Pokémon selected from over 1,000 candidates, such as Tinkaton for golf and Sneasel for sports climbing. The exhibition is organized into four interactive sections: comparing athlete and Pokémon moves, mimicking athletic poses, examining sports equipment alongside Pokémon tools, and participating in physical sports simulations. Visitors can also engage in a Pikachu-themed quiz rally to earn original stickers. A dedicated website, “Pokémon Sports Park,” has been launched to provide further information on the collaboration. Admission to the museum's first-floor Welcome Salon is free during the exhibition period. ## Claims - The Japan Olympic Committee will host a special exhibition titled 'Pokemon and Athletes' Moves Exhibition' at the Japan Olympic Museum. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The exhibition features 59 Pokemon selected from over 1,000 candidates. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The exhibition is scheduled to run from September 19 to November 23, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The exhibition features four sections: comparing moves, poses, tools, and physical experiences. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Specific Pokemon pairings include Sneasel for sports climbing and Tinkaton for golf. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Admission to the first floor of the museum is free during the exhibition. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The event is part of the 'JOC Kids Sports Ambassador' initiative to promote sports to children. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The exhibition includes a quiz rally where participants can receive original design stickers. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Japan Olympic Committee to host Pokémon sports exhibition The Japan Olympic Committee is hosting a free Pokémon-themed sports exhibition at the Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo from September 19 to November 23. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-olympic-committee-to-host-pokmon-sports-exhibition ### 2026-09-04: Japan Olympic Committee to host Pokemon and athletes exhibition The Japan Olympic Committee and Pokemon will host a special exhibition at the Japan Olympic Museum from September 19 to November 23, 2026, featuring 59 Pokemon paired with various sports. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-olympic-committee-to-host-pokemon-and-athletes-exhibition ### 2026-08-28: Toyohashi City Natural History Museum to host Pokémon Observatory exhibition The Toyohashi City Natural History Museum will host the “Pokémon Observatory” exhibition from September 21 to December 6, 2026, combining space science with Pokémon-themed learning. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toyohashi-city-natural-history-museum-to-host-pokmon-observatory-exhibition --- Cite as: Pokémon themed exhibitions in Japan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pokmon-themed-exhibitions-in-japan