Maybe it is. I have never thought to ask how large Japan is.

Carrera:
Sol:
Astina:
[ Distracted by the Pokemon. ]

… hasn’t it been that long for you…?

[A PokeGear appears and in its mechanical voice announces. ]

Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.