{
  "id": 7673644,
  "title": "Japan’s new Pokémon Poké Ball hotel releases new details, and it’s giving away free stays [Video]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/japans-new-pokemon-poke-ball-hotel-releases-new-details-and-its",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:00:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/16/japans-new-pokemon-poke-ball-hotel-releases-new-details-and-its-giving-away-free-stays-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Poké Ball-Themed Hotel in Tomakomai, Japan is a unique accommodation inspired by the Pokémon franchise. The hotel consists of Poké Balls shaped structures that can accommodate up to two adult guests each. Inside, guests can expect a cozy interior with a circular mattress, a curved window for scenic view, and a stylish shared bathroom featuring tiles in Snorlax's colors. Meals are served in a nearby cottage about a five-minute walk away. The hotel is part of the 30th anniversary celebration for the Pokémon franchise and the 3rd anniversary festivities for the Pokémon Sleep app/game. Ten guests will be staying for free thanks to a promotional campaign, entrants must download the Pokémon Sleep app, follow the official Twitter account, repost a specific post, and fill out an entry form.",
  "summary": "Some, but not all, of the secrets surrounding Japan’s awesome Poké Ball hotel have been revealed. At the start of the month Pokémon fans got some news that sounded too good to be true: there’s a new hotel opening in Japan where you can spend the night in Poké Balls! We’re not talking about a […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Poké Ball hotel in Tomakomai, Japan inspired by Pokémon franchise",
    "Ten guests to stay for free in promotional campaign",
    "Hotel part of Pokémon franchise's 30th anniversary celebration"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}