Pokémon Cafe, How to make a reservation | Tokyo/Osaka Japan

[@TheCalmPsycho]

I really appreciate the video! I can't believe you had an open space waiting for you while you casually recorded. I refreshed the page the second the hour turned and speedily filled out the reservation in under a minute, I went back to the calendar and the day was already full. Can't wait to go with my friends, and I probably wouldn't have been able to without your video!

[@Explore-Osaka]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad to hear that!! It's great to know that my video was helpful and I hope you have a wonderful time with your friends😄 I'll do my best to continue providing useful video😁 Thanks again!

[@paigehoward592]

I got a reservation for April. What worked for me was refreshing 15-20 minutes after 6PM Japan time 31 days before my desired date. Right at 6PM a lot of people are trying to make a reservation at the same time causing the site to crash. After 15-20 minutes a lot of people have given up so it is easier to book the reservation. Good luck to everyone.

[@Explore-Osaka]

You're clever😁That's great!!! I hope you'll have a great time😆😆

[@lauraborabeee]

Did you have the issue where the site crashes as you select your time? Then it’s all full?

[@lauraborabeee]

I waited 20 minutes after nothing opened up it still says full.

[@paigehoward592]

@@lauraborabeee yes when I tried to reserve right at 6:00

[@paigehoward592]

@@lauraborabeee which screen did you refresh? I refreshed at the screen with the time slots

[@tealumbrella6683]

Thank you very much for your video. I needed it. You speak English well! The only mistake I saw was the way page was spelled.

[@Explore-Osaka]

I'm glad I could help😄 Ohh, thank you so much for letting me know!!

[@davidyousefiart]

Nice just got a table had 5 tabs open and kept refreshing them until sometimes I got thru, then it would crash again but I kept refreshing and trying with all 5 tabs.. After 3 minutes I went thru all the way to the end! Filled everything out with auto fill and didnt purchase any extras as I was worried I would loose my spot and then it finally went thru and I got my confirmation!

[@Explore-Osaka]

Wow😳 That's great!! I'm glad I could help you😆

[@RoarShikana]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve managed to make a reservation for the end of February. I can’t wait to go

[@Explore-Osaka]

I'm really happy to hear that😆I hope you have a great time!!

[@Binx345me]

Thank you!! i plan to visit a pokemon cafe. either in tokyo or osaka.

[@Explore-Osaka]

I'm sure you'll have fun!!!

[@andrewcarrillo5908]

This was such a helpful resource! Thank you very much for this informative video! I was able to get a reservation for April with lots of refreshing the reservations page repeatedly even after it said that slots were full. I'm so excited to visit the cafe!

[@Explore-Osaka]

I'm glad to hear that😆Congrats!!! I hope you'll have a great time😆😆

[@lauraborabeee]

My site kept crashing and not loading I was trying for 20 minutes yesterday and didn’t get a reservation. 😢 I had to try at 1am my time because that’s 6pm Japan time

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@lauraborabeee I'm sorry to hear that😭It's a really busy time now and sometimes it can't connect temporarily because everyone makes reservations at the same time😢If you can't get a reservation at 6:00, sometimes there are openings for reservations regardless of the time!!

[@lauraborabeee]

@@Explore-Osaka I stayed up until 2am last night someone canceled and I got it! Thank you for your video! 😊

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@lauraborabeee That's good😆😆I hope you will have a great time!!!

[@quietcatastrophe4069]

Thank you! This is very helpful 😊 Going in April and going to make a reservation for sure 🎉

[@Explore-Osaka]

I'm glad I could help you !! That's great☺ I hope you have a great time😁

[@DerpyGhostly]

I just tried for the past 2 days and it was fully booked right after the booking opened 😅 I’m hoping that I could be lucky and have a walk in thingy.

[@quietcatastrophe4069]

@@DerpyGhostly oh no, my date for booking is coming up soon 😅😅 Wishing you the best of luck!!

[@shanthimolmaheendra2882]

So Wonderfully 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@Explore-Osaka]

Thank you so much😄😄😄

[@zer0suitzelda]

When we fill out the application, what language should we write our names in? I am not familiar with Japanese writing and will be visiting as a tourist.

[@Explore-Osaka]

You can write your name in English!! No problem😁

[@smallworldlifters]

こんにちはりょいちさん、今中、ポケモンのカフェのウェブサイトが動かないんですか 三月か4月に一人で予約したいんですが2026までにもまだ空いてる時間帯が見つけていません。少し変だと思います。東京も同じです 問題が分かるといい。私は日本語が得意じゃないんですよ

[@Explore-Osaka]

ありがとう！ Thank you for the comment in Japanese😆 I just checked the website, both Tokyo and Osaka are fully booked🥲Reservations can be made from 6:00 pm 31 days in advance, so you should check at 6:00 pm(Japan time) every day🥲 I think the cafe is in busy times now...

[@Schmiddy]

Hai! I’ve been waking up at my 4 AM (japan 6PM)everyday for three days to try to get reservation! It’s always booked instantly and says site traffic. And after 2 minutes it’s gone. I go to japan next month so I’m running out of time! Any advice? Idk what else to do!!

[@Explore-Osaka]

Hi!! It's a really busy time now and everyone makes reservations at the same time😢If you can't get a reservation at 6:00, sometimes there are openings for reservations regardless of the time!!

[@vickymanlapaz8357]

I know. It’s so frustrating. I’ve trying for a week now.

[@fayetalesall]

Why can it not be made by phone? When i check on my phone it pulls up everything shown in the video (except the available dates because it’s not available yet) 😅

[@Explore-Osaka]

You can make a reservation from either phone or computer😁 We cannot make a reservation by calling the restaurant on the phone😆Does my anwser make sense?🙄 It's very busy now...😂

[@_GearPunk_]

This was really informative thank you! But I have a question, what should I do if the reservation won't show the next month dates? I'm reserving for June 27th but on the site it keeps repeating May 2023.

[@Explore-Osaka]

Thank you😆I'm glad to hear that!!! Currently, reservations are quite full and it may be challenging to find available slots. The best approach is to patiently keep checking for openings and hope that availability for June 27th will appear😥

[@_GearPunk_]

@@Explore-Osaka Oh I see, dang ok I just gotta be patient then, thank you for the help!

[@Heleneeeee]

I’ve been checking every single day trying to book, I am on the website at exactly 6pm Japan time but bro there is no way like even if I see spots I click and then boom “congested too many people” I refresh refresh and then it’s full… like brooooooooooo I can’t

[@Explore-Osaka]

I understand how frustrating it must be. getting a reservation is really difficult right now🥲 No matter how many times we refresh, it's always full or we encounter errors. Sometimes, checking late at night might increase your chances of finding available slots. Another option you can try is going directly to the cafe and joining the waitlist for any cancellations on the day itself. Hang in there, and I hope you manage to secure a reservation soon!

[@Heleneeeee]

@@Explore-Osaka yes ! my last option would be to go there and try my luck but still 😭… also you mean checking at nights ? Japan time ? 😂 I live in France ! I need to know so I’ll do even tho I think I did last night but still nothing lol…

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@Heleneeeee As for checking at night, I meant checking during different time slots, including evenings in Japan time.It's worth trying different times, including late at night or early in the morning in Japan time, as there may be occasional openings due to cancellations or other reasons. Additionally, on weekdays, there might be more chances for same-day cancellations. Hang in there, and I hope you're able to secure a reservation soon👍

[@Heleneeeee]

@@Explore-Osaka UPDATEEEEEE ! I managed to get a slot on Saturday at 6:20 omg. I had no hope tbh, just tried to try lol. 6pm nothing, everything went full. 6:20 I went back I saw several times I just clicked fast on random one which was 15:55 😂 anyways I got the page to fill informations ! (Can’t believe my eyes) I filled so fast that now I even doubt if I wrote my name right HAHAHAHAHA ! Today I’m gonna try to have a slot at Kirby Cafe it’s my only chance 😂 ! Wish me luckkkkkk 🥹

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@Heleneeeee Congratulations!!!!! 😆That's fantastic news!!! 👍 Ah, that's today!! Did you manage to secure a reservation at Kirby Cafe? I also wanna go to the Cafe!! As for me, I'm planning to visit Kirby Cafe Petit in Osaka, where we can take desserts to go! Anyway, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you were able to get a reservation!

[@dansari0007]

So if i want to make a reservation for September 1st, i would need to reserve a seat on August 1st? And if its 6pm Japan time, does that mean i need to reserve 9am UK time? 😅😅

[@Explore-Osaka]

Yes, you're absolutely right!😄👍

[@dansari0007]

@@Explore-Osaka thank you! So it’s best to refresh page after 20 mins? Does this method always work?

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@dansari0007 That's right, it depends on the situation. However, usually at exactly 6 PM, many people try to make reservations at once, so it might be better to wait for things to calm down a bit. Also, I've noticed that sometimes there are available slots late at night, so it's worth checking during those hours as well!!

[@christopherphan298]

Hi Ryoichi, keep up the good work, thanks for the video, it is so much clearer for me now, and hopefully my kids can enjoy them next month. Is the 6pm open reservation in JP time ? Thanks

[@Explore-Osaka]

Hi Christopher!! Thank you so much😄 Yes, Japan Time I hope you can get a reservation!! But they fill up so quickly now😭When I made this video there were still seats available, but since the beginning of this year it has been really hard to get a reservation😭

[@christopherphan298]

@@Explore-Osaka I have to sit down 5.59PM on the dot and be ready

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@christopherphan298 Definitely!! Hope you can get a reservation😁😁

[@meylinguzman3235]

I want to go to the sanji restaurant at universal studios but i don't know japanese 😢 do you think you can do one too

[@Explore-Osaka]

Yes, I think you can definitely enjoy the atmosphere and food at the Sanji restaurant even if you go alone!! I'm also planning to go alone!　Sanji's character is known to be a bit curt with men but very kind to women😁😅 However, it's important to note that you absolutely need to make a reservation in advance. This year, they have a lottery system and general ticket sales, and there are still available slots for general sales😆

[@puffinboy]

i just failed the first day im gonna try to do it for the next 10 days, wish me luck

[@Explore-Osaka]

Sorry to hear that, but don't give up! I've been trying every day when making reservations too! Sometimes there are cancellations and available slots even in the morning or evening, so keep trying!!

[@puffinboy]

@@Explore-Osaka Yessss, i got it for 3 august. i failed at the 6PM but at 6:20PM it failed to but i just kept refreshing and it let me in!

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@puffinboy Congratulations!!! That's fantastic news! I'm so happy for you😆

[@floresgonzalezyeseni]

Thank you for this, I got a reservation!!!! The only thing is that because I was in a rush to book I only got one coaster, is there a way to get more?

[@Explore-Osaka]

I'm glad that I could help you😄 Unfortunately, we can only purchase the coaster during the reservation process😢 I hope you have a great time!!!

[@jesusivanamadorsanchez3089]

Hey! Do you use your home county phone number to book? Or do you use a Japanese phone number? I tried with mine (Mexico) and It doesn’t work

[@floresgonzalezyeseni]

@@jesusivanamadorsanchez3089 I used my US number and email to book. I had no problems, I received my confirmation right away

[@kappanpan]

Thank you for your video, the site was completely booked in a few minutes though T-T. How likely is it that you can get in without reservation?

[@Explore-Osaka]

The Cafe seems to be very busy right now, so I think the chances are pretty low😢 Sometimes reservations are cancelled the day before and there are openings on the web😳

[@haohongzhu8141]

its so annoying, i feel like they rly need to improve the website, you can barely get it, and everytime you think your close, it just tells u there's too much traffic. I've been trying for 2 days how an I only have 7 days left to get in.

[@Explore-Osaka]

I totally understand your frustration! The website can be quite challenging to navigate, especially with the heavy traffic. Keep trying, and don't give up! Sometimes, refreshing the page at different times might help. Best of luck, and I hope you manage to secure a reservation soon!

[@Explore-Osaka]

You can also try going to the store on the day itself. Sometimes, there are cancellations, and you might be able to get in that way! Good luck!

[@elunaah7187]

How come when i click next month it still sticks to saying March it wont show me any other month!!

[@Explore-Osaka]

I have never seen that before😳 I think it may have been under temporary maintenance😢

[@celinawehr]

That happened to me. If using google chrome, translate the page to Japanese, click on the next arrow to display the next month, then translate back to english, and it will change.

[@kqxx]

Do you know what time the reservation opens up for the next day (next 31days)?

[@Explore-Osaka]

Reservations can be made from 6:00 pm 31 days in advance😄It's JP time!!

[@kqxx]

@@Explore-Osaka Thank you!!

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@kqxx I hope you can make a reservation!!

[@Phenom164]

Do you have put first and last name? or can you just put first name?

[@Explore-Osaka]

You should fill in both your first and last name😄

[@Goodygoodyme02]

Hi Ryoici I tried your method of reservation step by step (in Nihonbashi and Osaka) however the available dates always label with full. Is it really full or the system blocked us to reserve a table that’s my theory so my question how can you get so lucky to get a table in this cafè?

[@Explore-Osaka]

Hi lia !! When I made this video there were still seats available, but since the beginning of this year it has been really hard to get a reservation😭The cafe is always full now😭

[@adalifriasdeniz4811]

Edit: I went in straight at 6 PM Tokyo time and the site crashed on me. After refreshing several times the date I wanted was booked... this was two minutes after 6. I am so sad :( Hi! If I select two coasters, do I have to pay them right away? Would that slow down my reservation process? Thank you!!

[@Explore-Osaka]

Hi! OMG😵That is very sad :( in just 2 mins!?!? It's very hard to get a reservation now...😭If there is still space available you can talk to staff and get table even without a reservation. But now...😭 After the date and time are confirmed, you can select and purchase the products.

[@annas.9585]

Can you make a reservation if you don't have a Japanese phone number? I'll be visiting as a tourist.

[@Explore-Osaka]

You can make a reservation using your cell phone number!! I doesn't have to be a Japanese number😄 Confirmation will be sent by email☺

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

Thanks for the great video! When I went 5 years ago I had trouble entering a phone number. Do you have to use a Japanese phone number or can I use my Canadian phone number? Also, do you type the number in without any spaces or hyphens? I am going again in a few months and don’t want to have difficulties like last time (although I did finally get it to work and got a reservation!).

[@Explore-Osaka]

You can use your Canadian number,. Also, you can type it without spaces or hyphens☺ That sounds exciting!! I hope you have a great time😆

[@jorgequiros502]

Do you need to create an user for the reservation? I make a reservation for the chainsaw man cafe and had to have a user before making the reservation. Is it the same for pokemon to create the user beforehand?

[@Explore-Osaka]

Hi😄 Thank you for your comment!! You do not need to register as an user to make a reservation at Pokémon Café😄

[@jorgequiros502]

@@Explore-Osaka Thanks for confirming

[@ChantalxlNL]

I want to make a reservation but it says its fully booked everyday till the n/a dates, is it so busy next month or am i doing something wrong?

[@Explore-Osaka]

Hi!! I think it is so busy month😢I just checked the Pokemon Cafe website and there is an opening on Feb 27th now. Reservations can be made 31 days in advance starting at 6 pm(Japan time). Reservations change all the time, so it depends on your timing😢

[@Seth545]

Do you know if they will accept an American phone number and credit card on the website?

[@Explore-Osaka]

Yes, you can use American phone numbers and credit cards on the website😄

[@redavila2382]

I keep getting a date but losing it to the website asking me to prove I’m a human 💀

[@Explore-Osaka]

I'm sorry to hear that, but keep trying and don't give up! Persistence and patience might pay off in the end. Good luck with your reservation!😂

[@redavila2382]

@@Explore-Osaka i ended up getting it for another day, i clicked a date and it gave it to me!

[@Explore-Osaka]

@@redavila2382 Wow😳That's great news! Enjoy your visit!!