“Pikachu used fly”! New Pokémon jet launches in Japan
“Superman” is no longer the best answer to the question: “What’s that up there? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s…..”. Now,…
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Pokémon is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a colorful interactive exhibition
To celebrate 25 years of the wonderfully expansive world that started out from two 8-bit video games, an interactive exhibition called “Pokémon Colors” is set…
Transform your style with this adorable Ditto necklace
Japanese jeweler U-Treasure painstakingly crafts eye-catching Pokémon necklaces that ensure everyone will Peek at chu. There’s many sparkling Pokémon pendants to choose from already, and…
Traditional Japanese doll maker introduces elegant fabric-lined wooden Eevee doll
Whilst you’ve probably heard of hina dolls, kokeshi dolls and daruma dolls, you may be unfamiliar with kimekomi dolls. Also known as wood and cloth…
The Pokémon hanko collection expands to the Unova region
Despite the push from the government to encourage the use of handwritten signatures, personal seals are still a very much normal aspect of everyday life…
Japanese artist’s Quagsire fan is the best way for Pokémon trainers to cool down
Karaage (@karaageakinai) is a talented Japanese model and figure artist who has a knack for not just turning Pokémon into awesome figures and displays, but…
Sweets souvenir favorite Tokyo Banana turns their Eevee flavor into giant Pokémon plushie
On more than one occasion, Tokyo Banana has parlayed its status as the number one sweets souvenir in Tokyo into sweet-tooth satisfying collaborations. The popular…
Pokémon-themed fossil exhibition travels to museums across Japan
The National Museum of Nature and Science is revitalising regions across Japan by introducing unique collaborative exhibitions to local museums. The first collaboration will see…
Dress up your 3, 5 or 7-year old kids in Pokémon-themed kimono at Studio Alice
If you thought kids in kimonos were already pretty cute, one Japanese photo studio is taking the cuteness level up a notch by adding rentable…
Icing artist’s Psyduck sweets are so cute they’ll give you a headache
You may remember WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) for the absolutely awesome and adorable icing and cookie artistry the account shares, including these delightful Animal Crossing cookies…
Singing and dancing Pikachu robot gives adorable Poké-responses to your voice
In an effort to recreate his character in the games and anime, flagship electric Pokémon Pikachu making his way into the homes and hearts of…
Number one sweets souvenir Tokyo Banana Pikachu flavor turned into giant Pokémon huggy pillow
Tokyo Banana is often touted as Tokyo’s number one sweets souvenir, and it’s a rather easy boast to believe. The popular treat consists of banana…
Pokémon mail service begins in Kagawa Pref. with Slowpoke mailbox and delivery truck
If you travel across Japan, searching far and wide, you can encounter hundreds of Pokémon-themed manhole covers. The now famous covers have been installed to…
Mew necklace is the perfect jewellery for lovers of the legendarily shy Pokemon
There’s plenty of ways for fans of Pokemon to express their love of the beloved series. In Japan, the amount of Pokemon inspired merchandise is…
Five Pokemon favourites land in Aomori as awesome one-of-a-kind manhole covers
In recent years, beloved creature-catching series Pokemon has been collaborating with local municipalities around Japan to create ‘Poke Lids’, manhole covers with awesome illustrations. Hoping…