Key Facts
• The Pokémon Fossil Museum in Nagasaki surpassed 50,000 visitors.
• The 50,000th visitor was Yuta Nagai, a child from Kochi Prefecture.
• The Nagai family of five received a certificate and Pokémon merchandise.
• The exhibition features 90 items, including life-sized Pokémon skeletons and dinosaur replicas.
• Museum Director Akira Takae highlighted the exhibit’s appeal to both children and adults.
• The event is the museum’s fastest-growing exhibition, breaking past records.
• A related exhibition, “Pokémon × Craftsmanship: Beauty and Skill,” begins on September 12.
• The Pokémon Fossil Museum runs until September 21, 2025.
Summary
The Pokémon Fossil Museum at the Benex Dinosaur Museum in Nagasaki has reached a milestone of 50,000 visitors, marking its fastest-growing exhibition to date. The 50,000th visitor, Yuta Nagai from Kochi Prefecture, attended with his family and received commemorative gifts, including Pokémon merchandise. The exhibition showcases 90 items, such as life-sized Pokémon skeletons and dinosaur replicas, offering an educational comparison between fictional and real prehistoric creatures. Museum Director Akira Takae emphasized the exhibit’s broad appeal to both children and adults. Visitors can also look forward to the upcoming “Pokémon × Craftsmanship: Beauty and Skill” exhibition starting September 12. The Pokémon Fossil Museum will remain open until September 21, 2025.
