Pokémon Vending Machines Are Appearing All-Over Japan

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Japanese fans of Nintendo‘s Pokémon can rejoice as it appears themed vending machines have started appearing in several cities around the country. The new vending machines are selling Pokémon Center merchandise including plushes and other goods which come nicely packaged in special Pokémon boxes. To help aid interested buyers with their purchases, a digital Pikachu will appear on screen to help guide them.

So far these Pokémon vending machines have been spotted in Narita Airport, Aqua City Odaiba, Ebina service area in Kanagawa and Ashigara service area in Shizuoka. Check out some videos and photos of the vending machine in action below, which supports Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English users.

In related news, Nintendo officially announces Pokémon Switch games with new trailer.

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