If you’re a Pokémon fan outside Japan, you probably know the printable activities on the official English site. But Japan has its own official free Pokémon coloring pages — hundreds of them — that most fans overseas have never seen. This guide walks you through Japan’s official sources with direct, English-labeled links. No Japanese needed!
Pokémon Illust Lab — 100+ Free Sheets for Kids & Classrooms
Pokémon Illust Lab (ポケモンイラストラボ) is an official material library that few people outside Japan know exists. It offers more than 100 free printable sheets — coloring pages, cards, and craft materials featuring Pikachu and friends.
Pokémon Daisuki Club — Direct Links to 26 Popular Pokémon
The Pokémon Daisuki Club (“Pokémon Love Club”) is Japan’s official fan site, and its coloring corner is a treasure chest. The site is all in Japanese, so we’ve prepared direct links labeled with English names — just click your favorite:
On each page, tap the sheet image and use the print button. And here’s all the Japanese you’ll ever need:
| ぬりえ | coloring page |
|---|---|
| 印刷 | |
| ダウンロード | download |
Bonus: Pokéfuta — Japan’s Pokémon Manhole Covers
Here’s a slice of Japanese Pokémon culture: real streets across Japan feature Pokéfuta — beautifully designed official Pokémon manhole covers, each unique to its town. The official site lists every design by prefecture, and coloring-page versions of some designs appear in the Daisuki Club corner above. If you ever visit Japan, hunting Pokéfuta makes a wonderful trip theme!
🗾 See the Pokéfuta MapAlready Know These? The English Official Sources
For completeness: the official English site offers Printable Activities — coloring pages by Pokémon type, color-by-number, mazes and more.
Combine them with the Japanese sources above and you have a nearly endless supply of official Pokémon coloring fun.
Which Site Should You Use?
| You want… | Best source |
|---|---|
| Lots of sheets for a class or party | 🟡 Illust Lab (100+ sheets) |
| A specific favorite Pokémon | 🔴 Daisuki Club (use our direct links above) |
| Type-themed pages & color-by-number | 🇺🇸 Official Printable Activities |
| A taste of Japanese Pokémon culture | 📍 Pokéfuta |
FAQ
Yes. Every link in this article goes to an official page operated by The Pokémon Company. We never link to scans or unofficial copies. All Pokémon artwork is © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK — please follow each site’s terms (personal, family, and educational use).
No. Use the English-labeled direct links above, and remember just three words: ぬりえ (coloring page), 印刷 (print), ダウンロード (download). Your browser’s translate function handles the rest.
Yes — regular A4 or letter paper works fine. For crayons and markers, slightly thicker paper feels nicer.
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