【高画質版】“パイロットピカチュウ”も…『ポケモン・ウィズ・ユー空港』開港記念式典 第一便でファンが続々降り立つ

July 7, 2026. A ceremony commemorating the airport's opening was held in the morning, with Governor Yamano and representatives from the Pokémon With You Foundation celebrating the airport's renewal. Pikachu, dressed in a pilot's uniform, also appeared at the ceremony, posing for commemorative photos with local kindergarten children who attended. Then…the first flight from Tokyo arrived. Pokémon fans who had eagerly awaited this day disembarked in Noto. The first passenger to pass through the gate said, "I wondered if I was really worthy. This has made me want to see Noto myself. There's a Pokémon footbath a little further away, so I'm thinking of going there." Families with children also expressed their delight, saying things like, "We love Pokémon, so we came together," and "We're so happy." Meanwhile, at a Pokémon-themed manhole cover near the airport's main entrance, a man wearing a Magikarp hat expressed his hope that it would contribute to Noto's recovery. And on the opening day, the most popular attraction was… Report: "This is the souvenir shop, and the line is… (climbing to the 3rd floor) still… it's a 180-minute wait, a 3-hour wait!" The target was the various original goods sold at the airport's souvenir shop. Some people bought large quantities of merchandise. "I've been in line since this morning. Now that we have an airport like this in our hometown, I hope Wajima and Kanazawa will come too." The airport's restaurants have also started offering original menu items such as pancakes and drinks. And on the 3rd-floor observation deck, where there are many Pikachu… Report: "You can see Pokémon with binoculars… but my level isn't high enough yet." If you look carefully, you can find Pokémon hiding near the runway. And "NOTOMORI," the airport-adjacent facility housing restaurants and other businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has also been renovated with a Pokémon theme. Restaurant owners expressed hope that this would help boost recovery efforts. "I have very high expectations." Q: By the way, are you knowledgeable about Pokémon? "I'll study it from now on. I brought it from my child's room. We used to watch Pokémon as a family, so I was really looking forward to this." This renovation is aimed at the reconstruction of Noto. Governor Yamano, who says his favorite Pokémon is "Pikachu," also feels the positive effect of Pokémon. Governor Yamano: "Even people my age are excited. I want people to know that Noto is becoming more vibrant, and I want them to know and spread the word that we are taking big steps towards reconstruction."