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1. Exploring Fossils and Paleontology in the Virtual and Real Worlds
The world of Pokémon features “Fossil Pokémon,” creatures restored from fossils.
We brought this concept to life in a special exhibition that explores these Pokémon, along with real-life fossils and prehistoric life. Based on a proposal made by Daisuke Aiba, Chief Researcher and Curator at the Mikasa City Museum in Hokkaido, the National Museum of Nature and Science organized the display at regional museums in Japan.
What‘s special about this exhibition is that it allows visitors to learn about paleontology enjoyably through observation and comparison, two concepts fundamental to the scientific method. Several museums, including the Mikasa City Museum, hosted this traveling exhibition.
2. Captivating Ideas Created by the Pokémon Generation
Dr. Aiba is a passionate fan whose favorite Pokémon is Omanyte, one that is restored from a fossil. Driven by his enthusiasm for the series, Dr. Aiba approached The Pokémon Company directly with an idea.
Sharing that Aiba “became a scientist because Pokémon was always by his side during his childhood,” Applying Dr. Aiba’s expertise to ensure that the exhibition delves deeply into the lore of Fossil Pokémon.
In recent years, the generation that grew up playing Pokémon as children has become active in various industries, launching one exciting project after another by applying their professional skills. We look forward to seeing many more unique ideas from the Pokémon generation in the future.