“Welcome to Sumikkogurashi Pokapoka Onsen” will go on sale on November 19th!

“Sumikkogurashi Welcome to Pokapoka Onsen,” the latest game in the “Sumikko Communication” series, which was created as Nintendo 3DS software in 2014, and the first software in the series for Nintendo Switch 2 will go on sale on 2026/11/19 (Thursday)!

The next stage is a hot spring inn where we all came! But somehow the ryokan seems to be very busy...! So while enjoying the hot springs, Mikko and the others decided to liven up the ryokan by tetsudai! Together with Sumikko and the others, let's aim for a very popular and wonderful ryokan where everyone gathers ♪

While working hard with Sumikko and the others to guide customers and provide cleaning, etc., they are opening more and more kiosks and game corners in the ryokan! You can enjoy a sense of excitement and accomplishment as the number of places to play and things you can do in the ryokan is increasing one by one ♪

There are lots of cute images of Sumikko and the others, such as relaxing and relaxing in the hot springs and spending a relaxing time in the room! Also, if you decorate a ryokan with furniture or figurines, they may show various reactions depending on the item...!? You can spend a special time with Sumikko and the others at a ryokan laid out to your liking ♪

Minigames that are easy to play, such as fishing, trapping, and crane games, have also appeared ♪ At first, you'll start with a difficulty level that's easy to play, and as you progress through the game, you can choose the level of difficulty, so even small children and game beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind!

Also, the “hot spring medals” that can be obtained in the minigame can be exchanged for cute costumes and stickers! You can play slowly and for a long time by changing into your favorite costume and making your own “sticker book” ♪

This game, where you can enjoy a special hot spring bath with Sumikko and the others, is scheduled to be sold not only in Japan but also in Hong Kong and Taiwan! Please keep an eye out for future developments in the Nintendo Switch 2 title “Welcome to Sumikkogurashi Pokapoka Onsen” ♪

※The image is under development. *Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

Product Name: Welcome to Sumikkogurashi Pokapoka Onsen Compatible models: Nintendo Switch 2 Price: 6,380 JPY (incl. tax) Type: Packaged Version/ Download Version Target age: CERO A (for all ages) Release date: 2026/11/19 (Thu) Supported languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), Korean

[Contact] Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. Phone: 03-5962-6990 Reception hours: 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM/ 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM (including our holidays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)