Catch lucky ‘fukubukuro’ bags full of Pokemon Merch and doughnut vouchers at Japan’s Mister Donut
There’s plenty of reasons to get excited about the New Year in Japan. It’s the country’s most important holiday, and families get together to share…
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Mister Donut serves up special winter menu of Pokémon donuts in Japan
Popular Japanese donuts chain Mister Donut has found a great combination of cute and delicious with its hit Pokémon donuts, and this year they are…
Super comfy Slowpoke chair lets you melt into a Pokémon’s warm embrace
Contrary to his lazy demeanor, Water/Psychic-type Pokémon has actually been quite active in Japan, being named an official ambassador of Kagawa prefecture, and thus taking…
Tasty Pokémon Poké Ball rice balls hit 7-Eleven Japan and we caught them all
7-Eleven Japan definitely offers a wide variety of tasty onigiri (rice balls), but this week they’ve delighted Pokémon fans with the clever idea to package…
Give yourself some ghostly Pokémon jewelry with new platinum black Gengar rings and necklaces
Japanese jeweler U-Treasure has been on a roll with a series of Pokemon-inspired jewelry, including Monster Ball diamonds for wedding rings and sleepy Snorlax rings….
Utada Hikaru’s son picks a Pokémon for mom’s Halloween costume and fans can’t get enough
Internationally famous J-pop star Utada Hikaru updated her Instagram account on Halloween day, October 31, 2022. She posted an image of herself standing in front…
Anker runs gamut of Pikachu evolution in latest USB charger series
Pikachu evolution as USB chargers! Starting November 10, 2022, Anker Group and Anker Japan will release three different USB chargers with Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu…
First try at build-your-own-Ditto kit results in terrifyingly adorable Pokémon transformation
With the ability to transform its appearance into that of other Pokémon, the shapeshifting Ditto is a bit of a fan favorite in the Pokémon…
Amazingly realistic Torterra and Turtwig diorama looks like Eterna Forest come to life
If you’ve played any Pokémon games or watched the anime since Diamond and Pearl (Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version) came out in 2006,…
Pokémon’s Piplup becomes gorgeous and delicious traditional Japanese amber sugar crystals
The traditional Japanese sweet kohakuto, usually translated as “amber sugar”, seems to be experiencing a bit of a revival in popularity these days. Their crystal-like…
Cat’s surprise waking meow sounds just like a Pokémon beginning a battle
It can be a major guilt trip for a cat owner to wake their sleeping kitty, but every once in a while when you do,…
Giant Cat Pokémon take over top of Shinjuku building in jaw-droppingly 3-D ad display
There’s a big of an image of fascinating digital signage in Tokyo, particularly on the tower buildings outside of major stations. Last year, the new…
Customisable Pokemon birthstone rings from Japanese jewellers allow for 1200 possible combinations
If you’re a Pokemon fan in Japan, there’s plenty of ways to show your love of the franchise through your fashion choices. There’s Pokemon shoes,…
Pokemon teams up with reflective clothing company to create awesome holographic apparel
For Pokemon card collectors, getting your hands on a shiny is one of the best feelings in the world. Now, thanks to a collaboration with…
Baskin Robbins Japan’s Pokemon summer lineup returns with new Pikachu and Eevee treats
In recent years Baskin Robbins Japan has been treating us to some awesome collaborations, teaming up with Dragon Quest and Disney to name just a…