Summary
In the amazing world ofPokemon, eachPokemonhas its own unique powers and abilities. Some of them are just used for battling with other Pokemon, it’s true, butothers are shown in the game and animeto be useful for daily life as well. They help humans in thePokemonuniverse to traverse the land and water, and even do things like cooking, cleaning, and farming. Another important skill that some Pokemon are able to do is healing.
If you have ever wished that you could experience the healing power of a Pokemon yourself, well, now is your chance. In Japan, some public baths have just announced a new campaign to incorporate aPokemontheme for a limited time. Along with decorations, special meals, and limited merchandise, thePokemontheming will continue into the baths themselves. Finally, you too can experience a healing bath that uses the power of Pokemon.
Where Can You Experience a Pokemon-themed Bath?
A major chain of bathhouses in Japan called Raku Spa are behind thisPokemoncampaign. Japan is famous for its public baths and onsen, which often appear in anime along with being on many traveller’s wish lists to visit. Raku Spa is known as a “super sento” chain, meaning that they are bigger, more modern, and more luxurious than typical neighborhood public baths. They also have several locations across Japan, including a few in popular neighborhoods of Tokyo like Ikebukuro (which is already an otaku hotspotin the city).
If you are living in Japan or planning to visit soon, you can see a list of all participating chains of Raku Spa on theirofficial website.
What is a Pokemon Recovery Bath?
Hot baths are known around the world as methods of healing, whether its muscle cramps, dry skin, colds, or more. Raku Spa is using this ideacoupled with the powersof healing Pokemon to create what they have dubbed “Pokemon Recovery Baths” for this event. The bathhouse has taken 8 Pokemon with healing powers from either the video games or trading card game and made different baths that people can enjoy, each one lasting just for a few days before the next one begins.
From March 8th - 10th will be Sprigatito’s Magical Leaf Bath, March 11th -13th Chansey’s Soft-Boiled Bath, March 14th -16th Scream Tail’s Encouraging Song Bath, March 17th -20th Milotic’s Life Dew Bath, March 21st - 23rd Poltchageist’s Hospitality Bath, March 17th - 20th Clefairy’s Moonlight Bath, March 28th - 30th Tsareena’s Trop Kick Bath, and the event will end with Snorlax’s Rest Bath on March 31st -April 3rd. While Raku Spa has not announced the details of what each recovery bath will specifically entail, we are guessing they will likely add special scents, herbs, and minerals to the baths to reflect the healing power they are representing. They may even change the color of the water.
Throughout the event, Raku Spa is also going to decorate the participating locations with plenty ofPokemon-themeddecor that you can enjoy while you are bathing. There is something relaxing and fun about thinking about taking a bath withso many cute Pokemon around, so it will likely be very popular. Plus it is something different from the usual bathhouse decor, to make your trip there even more memorable and special. But since it is a bathhouse and everyone inside is naked, don’t forget that you won’t be able to take any photos.
Are There More than Just Pokemon Baths?
In addition to the themed recovery baths and the decor, Raku Spa will also have a special menu at its restaurant and some limitedPokemongoods available to buy. Soaking in hot water often makes people hungry, so you can expect some simple ice cream floats in cups withPokemonart, andJapanese comfort foodlike curry, salad, and a rice bowl. There is even a matcha parfait. Each menu item will also come with a random coaster of one of the participating Pokemon.
Finally, if you want to bringPokemoninto your home bathtime routine as well, Raku Spa is selling a souvenir wash tub with all of the participating Pokemon on it. Of course, using it will mean taking a Japanese-style bath regardless of where you live, but if you learn how to do it at the Pokemon Recovery Bath, you might as well do it at home too to really remember your experience.
ThePokemonRecovery Bath experience will be held at Raku Spa in Japan from March 8th - April 3rd, 2024.
Source:Sora News
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