A World-First Pokémon Airport Opens in Noto This July

NOTO, Japan, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rooted in the Hokuriku region, Kanazawa Biyori is a regional media platform dedicated to sharing the living culture of this area — not only its celebrated destinations, but also the people, creativity, and spirit of renewal that continue to shape life here.

This summer, Noto welcomes an airport unlike anything the world has ever seen.

A World First, Created for Noto

On July 7, 2026, Noto Satoyama Airport will reopen as the Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport — the only airport in the world to officially bear the Pokémon name.

Running through the end of September 2029, this limited-period project is the result of a partnership between Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pokémon With You Foundation, an initiative established to bring smiles and renewed energy to communities affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Deeply connected to the landscape and spirit of Noto, this is a project that could only have emerged from this region.

Step Inside: Pokémon at Every Turn

From the moment visitors arrive, Pokémon appear throughout the airport. Original decorations line the entrance, while a newly designed airport logo welcomes guests at the terminal entrance.

Inside the first-floor arrival lobby, visitors will find a large-scale installation based on Akarui Mirai ("A Bright Future"), an artwork created in 2024 in support of Noto's recovery efforts. Pikachu, Plusle, and Minun appear as three-dimensional monuments greeting arriving travelers.

Throughout the airport, guests can also access three original short videos, including a special story featuring Dreepy.

Above the second-floor atrium floats a giant Pikachu riding an airplane balloon, surrounded by Pokémon soaring across the sky. Across the airport, all 111 Flying-type Pokémon discovered as of May 2026 are featured in the décor (excluding Mega Evolutions, Regional Forms, and similar variants) — an astonishing level of detail that fans will appreciate.

Shop, Eat, and Take in the View

On the second floor, the gift shop Serendipity offers original merchandise inspired by Kibou no Sora ("Sky of Hope"), a new artwork created to commemorate the airport's opening. Items include T-shirts, keychains, and luggage tags designed as memorable souvenirs from Noto.

On the third floor, Restaurant Annon plans to serve two original pancake dishes and two original drinks inspired by the project. Guests ordering a set menu will also receive an exclusive original placemat.

Outside, the observation deck Pikachu no Satoyama presents one of the airport's most memorable sights: countless Pikachu gathered together to form a satoyama landscape inspired by Noto itself — a scene that feels both playful and deeply connected to the region's identity.

Explore Noto by Pokémon Bus

Beginning in mid-July, two buses operated by the Hokuriku Tetsudo Group will begin service in full Pokémon wrap designs.

The existing Noto Express Bus connecting Kanazawa Station, the airport, and Wajima City will operate one daily round trip in a full Pokémon wrap design.

In addition, a new Noto Circular Bus will connect the airport with destinations including the Wakura Pokémon Footbath at Wakura Onsen in Nanao City, which opened on May 12, 2026, and the Nymphia with LOVE monument in Suzu City.

The circular bus will operate on weekends and public holidays (excluding winter), as well as during the summer holiday period beginning in mid-July.

Discover Noto

Visiting Noto this summer offers an opportunity to experience a region rediscovering its energy, creativity, and warmth following the 2024 earthquake.

Through stories like this, Kanazawa Biyori continues its commitment to sharing the culture, people, and evolving identity of Hokuriku with audiences in Japan and beyond.

Whether traveling with family, friends, or fellow Pokémon fans, Noto invites visitors to discover a place unlike anywhere else in the world.

■ Information Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport Opening Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Period: July 7, 2026 – End of September 2029 (limited-period project) Organizers: Ishikawa Prefecture / Pokémon With You Foundation Enquiries: www.kanazawabiyori.com

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A World-First Pokémon Airport Opens in Noto This July

Honoured at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year

HONG KONG, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, the World's Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, today announced that, together with OCBC, it has been awarded "Best Payments and Collections Solution, Regional" at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year. The award recognises the two organisations' continued innovation and close collaboration in delivering efficient, secure, and convenient cross-border payment and collection solutions that empower SMEs engaged in international trade.

Founded in Singapore, OCBC Group is the second-largest financial services group in Southeast Asia. Building on a long-term partnership, OCBC's China team continues to coordinate resources across the OCBC Group's key markets, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Indonesia, to support XTransfer's expanding cross-border business needs.

Through OCBC's capabilities in payments and collections, and technology-enabled solutions including API-based integration, XTransfer helps SMEs and their global buyers access more streamlined payment and collection experiences, improving settlement efficiency and supporting sustainable growth across Greater China and ASEAN.

Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said, "We are honoured to receive this award again together with OCBC. This recognition affirms our shared commitment to continuous innovation and service excellence and reflects the tangible value our collaboration brings to SMEs worldwide. Moving forward, XTransfer will continue to deepen cooperation with OCBC to help more SMEs expand into global markets with secure, efficient, and convenient cross-border payment and collection services."

The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards, organised by The Asset magazine, are widely recognised in the financial industry and celebrate outstanding achievements and best practices in corporate treasury management, trade finance, supply chain, and risk management across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

About XTransfer

XTransfer, the world's largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 890,000 registered SMEs globally.

We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. As of March 31, 2026, we provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions, including some of the most established international banks around the world.

XTransfer has obtained required licenses in major hubs, including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada.

For more information, please visit: https://www.xtransfer.com

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XTransfer and OCBC Win Regional Best Payments and Collections Solution