Overview
- The Ishikawa prefectural government approved the temporary nickname “Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport,” with the run set from July 7, 2026 to September 30, 2029.
- The facility will showcase a giant floating Pikachu in a two-story atrium and displays of all 111 Flying-type Pokémon across entrances, bridges, signs, and walls.
- Exclusive merchandise will be sold in terminal shops, including T‑shirts, keychains, luggage tags, suitcase belts, and totes, alongside Pokémon pancakes and themed drinks.
- Officials say the rebrand supports areas damaged by the January 2024 earthquake and later heavy rains, with Governor Yukiyoshi Yamano aiming to excite local children and draw more visitors.
- Linked efforts across the region include Pokémon-themed manhole covers and the Wakura Pokémon Footbath at Wakura Onsen, with an original short animation for the airport still in development.