The 『Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition: Discovering Beauty and Craftsmanship』, which will be held from March 2023, is attracting attention from outside the prefecture. When the visuals of the works were released on the Internet, many people were particularly taken by the power of the “Kaminari Pokémon” Thunders.
Sanders may be evolving in some ways.
“かみなりポケモン”サンダースを制作したのは現代彫金作家・吉田泰一郎さん(東京)。『ポケモン×工芸展』公式サイトでは「可愛いだけじゃない!怒ったらきっとヤバい。そして絶対カッコイイ」「もの言いたげな瞳にシビれます」(巧い)とコメントが。The “Kaminari Pokemon” Thunders was created by contemporary metal sculptor Yasuichiro Yoshida (Tokyo). The official website of the 『Pokemon x Crafts exhibition』 says, 「It’s not just cute! When he gets angry, he must be badass. And definitely cool!」, 「The eyes that look like they are about to say something are captivating.」 (clever).
Sculptor Yuta Nakazato, upon seeing the visual, commented, “
「Yasuichiro’s Thunders? That’s my Pokémon of choice!」 he tweeted. I wonder if many sculptors are Pokemon fans…
Other powerful Pokémon are
Many people from outside the prefecture want to go on the expedition
If you come to Kanazawa, you can visit the Pokémon Center Kanazawa.
Pokémon Center Kanazawa opened in November 2020 as the 「first Pokémon Center in Hokuriku」 in Kanazawa Forus, a building in front of JR Kanazawa Station. It is open Monday through Sunday (10:00 – 20:00) year-round, so you can visit it when you come to see the 『Pokemon x Crafts Exhibition』.
A new animated series will also be broadcast
A new series of the 『Pokemon』 animated television series will begin airing in April 2023 on the TV Tokyo network. A teaser illustration of the new main characters, Rico and Roy, and a special video have been released, and it looks like 2023 will be a great start for Pokémon fans with the 『Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition』 and the new anime series.
Upcoming Events
Event Name | Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition: Discovery of Beauty and Craftsmanship |
Date | Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – Sunday, June 11, 2023 |
Venue | National Crafts Center |
Location | 3-2 Dewa-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture |
For details, please visit the website | https://www.momat.go.jp/cg/exhibition/pokemonxkogei/#section1-1 |
☆Kanazawa Information
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