A Guide to All Pokemon Centers in Tokyo
Pokemon is surely one of Japan’s most wide reaching and successful exports. It took over the world in the late nineties and with the games…
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Japanese Twitter User Turns Bizarre Internet Images Into Hilarious Figures
Every once in a while, you may find yourself staring at a viral image that has appeared on one of your social media timelines so…
Pikachu Outbreak Festival 2018 to be Invaded by Another Pokemon Army
You may have heard of the Pikachu Outbreak event which happens yearly in Japan. Year on year, every summer, the amount of Pikachu involved has…
Japan Introduces Official Pokemon Vending Machines
Japan releases Pokemon vending machines with Pikachu guides. Vending machines can be found around just about any corner in Japan, and if you ever tire…
1500 Pikachus Invade Yokohama for Outbreak 2018 Summer Festival in Tokyo
Summer in Japan is all about the festivals. Warm evenings of traditional performances, fireworks, festival food and a 1500 strong Pikachu invasion. Okay maybe that…
Largest Pokemon Center in Japan Tokyo DX in Nihonbashi
The largest Pokemon Center in Japan yet, dubbed Pokemon Center Tokyo DX (the DX stands for deluxe), recently opened in the Takashimaya department store in…
Inside Tokyo’s New Pokemon Cafe: Bask in Pikachu’s Yellow Glory
My meal was interrupted by the staff heralding his coming. ‘Everyone, we have just received some great news!’ I ceased cutting into the Pikachu omlette…
Delicate Eeveelution Necklaces for the Style Conscious Pokemon Trainer
Jewellers U-Treasure are the purveyors of fine jewellery for the more sophisticated otaku. Despite being Pokemon or Star Wars themed, their items don’t look childish…
Gigantic Lapras Plushie Even Adult Pokemon Fans Can Ride Now Being Sold Online
As children, our imaginations were captured when Ash rode his Lapras across bodies of water to continue his journey in the Pokemon animated series. Ever…
Meet The New Tokyo Olympic Mascots…Who Have Superhero Powers
On Wednesday, a committee of organizers announced the two official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ryo Taniguchi, a character designer and…
Have A Tea Party With Pikachu And Friends Thanks To Cute Karel Čapek Collaboration Tea
As one of the most popular game and anime franchises, Pokémon commands a lot of attention from companies and service providers, resulting in an amazing…
Tokyo Hit By Heaviest Snow Storm In Four Years And Some Actually Enjoyed It
Tokyo suffered Monday night as a winter storm dropped anywhere from 10 to 20 centimeters of snow in the city, the largest snowfall in a…
Pikachu’s Devastating Rhymes Leave Mimikyu Reeling After Savage Rap Battle
Violence never solves anything. The only way to settle differences is an old-fashioned, no holds barred rap battle. In a new video promoting Pokemon Ultra…
New Pokémon Cafe And Deluxe Pokémon Center Opening Up In Tokyo
It’s not uncommon for Japan to celebrate the anniversaries or reward the fandoms of popular anime and manga series with themed cafes and restaurants, as…
Japan Recruits 1,000 Rocket Members To Make Giant Pikachu Formation, Sail Meowth Hot Air Balloon In Pokemon Celebration
Back in October, Japan’s Saga Prefecture announced that it would be recruiting “real life Team Rocket members” via its promotional Sagaprise! project website. The project’s…