Pokémon Sleep and NOT A HOTEL to Open Giant Poké Ball Hotel in Hokkaido

Pokémon Sleep and Japanese hospitality brand NOT A HOTEL are collaborating on a Poké Ball-Themed Hotel in Hokkaido, Japan, scheduled to appear in September 2026. The project transforms the iconic red-and-white spherical Poké Ball into an inhabitable structure where guests can spend the night, extending the logic of the Pokémon Sleep mobile game, which rewards healthy sleeping habits. The full design, including interior rooms and materials, remains undisclosed until September 15, 2026. The hotel will not operate as a conventional property; instead, stays will be offered through a limited campaign, with details announced via official Pokémon Sleep channels. NOT A HOTEL, founded in Japan in 2020, is known for design-led architecture and digital technology, offering a network of distinctive residences combining private ownership with hotel services. This project marks its most pop-cultural venture to date, aligning with its approach to architecture as experience. The structure's spherical exterior is set against Hokkaido's natural landscape, and its success will depend on the interior experience, whether it merely enlarges a familiar object or uses its geometry for a memorable stay. The collaboration bridges gaming and hospitality, creating a new landmark in Hokkaido.