Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo

The first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo, featuring cute rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and "catch 'em all".It is Japan's latest tourist attraction, catering to a record influx of overseas travellers, and tickets are already sold out for the next two months.Visitors to PokePark Kanto, within Tokyo's largest amusement park Yomiuri Land, are greeted by statues of the electric mouse Pikachu and other creatures from the franchise.