- Hiroshima Station now features "Minamoa," a new building with a "Gyarados plaza" showcasing the evolved form of Magikarp, a popular Pokémon.
- The plaza includes interactive elements like a Gyarados slide and Magikarp ride, alongside other Pokémon sculptures such as Ditto, Munchlax, and Bulbasaur.
- The Pokémon theme connects to Hiroshima's history and symbolism, referencing "Carp Castle" and the city's resilience, similar to how other prefectures represent Pokémon.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the news?
B: No, what happened? Is it about the cherry blossoms?

A: Not quite! It’s about Hiroshima Station. They built a new place called Minamoa!
B: Really? What’s so special about it?

A: It has a Gyarados plaza! Like, a giant Gyarados Pokémon statue!
B: Wow! Gyarados? That’s so cool! Is it really big?

A: Yeah! It looks like it’s bursting out of the water. And there’s even a slide shaped like its water attack! They have Magikarp too - a rocking horse!
B: That’s so fun! But why Gyarados and Magikarp in Hiroshima?

A: Well, Hiroshima is called “Carp Castle” because they used to keep carp in the moat a long time ago. And carp symbolize strength in Japan.
B: Oh, I see! Like overcoming challenges. That makes sense!

A: Exactly! They even have other Pokémon there, like Munchlax eating momiji manju. It’s super cute!
B: A Munchlax eating a cake? That sounds delicious! Are there lots of people going?

A: Lots! And they've hidden Pokémon benches – like a Ditto bench! You might not even know you're sitting on one!
B: A Ditto bench?! That's so clever! I have to go see this!