Ito En reveals plans for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Yokosuka

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The final event in Niantic‘s Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018 is the Yokosuka Pokémon GO Safari Zone, which is set to take place from August 29 to September 2 in Yokosuka, Japan. Trainers will be able to find Pokémon not normally seen in Japan, such as the Grass- and Flying-type Pokémon Tropius, Unown and more. Pokémon such as Feebas, Torchic, Mudkip and Treecko … Continue reading Ito En reveals plans for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Yokosuka

New Cable Bite Pokémon from Benelic feature Pikachu, Eevee, Piplup, Munchlax, Psyduck and Meowth

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Japanese manufacturer Benelic to create Cable Bite Pokémon accessories for consumers in Japan. Available now for 680 yen each, Cable Bite Pokémon allow you to put a Pokémon twist on your standard charging cable procedures. There are six designs in total, featuring Pikachu, Eevee, Piplup, Munchlax, Psyduck and … Continue reading New Cable Bite Pokémon from Benelic feature Pikachu, Eevee, Piplup, Munchlax, Psyduck and Meowth

Japanese voice actor for Professor Oak and Pokémon anime narrator Unshō Ishizuka has passed away

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Unshō Ishizuka, the Japanese voice actor behind Professor Oak and the narrator for the original Pokémon anime, is no longer with us. Ishizuka-san passed away on August 13, 2018, at the age of 68 due to esophagus cancer. He had been under medical care, but the treatment he received had proven to be ineffective. Our … Continue reading Japanese voice actor for Professor Oak and Pokémon anime narrator Unshō Ishizuka has passed away

Videos: Two new trailers showcase Ash, Ultra Guardians, sluggish professors, Necrozma, Solgaleo, Lunala and more in major episode on August 23

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The next episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, which is set to first air in Japan on August 23, features multiple Pokémon and characters – including Ash, Pikachu, Lillie, Lana, Kiawe, Mallow, Sophocles and many more. In this particular episode, Ash, the Ultra Guardians, Necrozma, Solgaleo, Lunala, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet and many more … Continue reading Videos: Two new trailers showcase Ash, Ultra Guardians, sluggish professors, Necrozma, Solgaleo, Lunala and more in major episode on August 23

Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, August 6 to 12

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have reappeared near the very top of the latest software charts in Japan for another consecutive week. Pokkén Tournament DX manages to reappear as well. The latest Japanese sales charts are as follows: Media Create Sales: Week 32, 2018 (Aug 06 - Aug 12) 01./00. [PS4] Yakuza 3 (Sega) {2018.08.09} (¥3.990) - 26.047 / NEW 02./05. [NSW] Splatoon 2 … Continue reading Pokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon reappear on the latest top 50 Japanese sales charts, August 6 to 12

Giant Snorlax cushion revealed for the Pokémon Center Online

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The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new giant-sized cushion featuring everyone's favorite Sleeping Pokémon, Snorlax. It stands at 40 inches tall - five times larger than a standard-sized Pikachu plushie. Pre-orders are available now at the Pokémon Center Online until September 2, 2018, for 32,400 yen (about $288). The giant Snorlax cushion is scheduled to … Continue reading Giant Snorlax cushion revealed for the Pokémon Center Online

New Pokémon FaceMasks feature Pikachu, Eevee, Jigglypuff and Snorlax

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with Beenos subsidiary Monosense to create a new batch of officially-licensed Pokémon FaceMasks in Japan. Available now in Japan for 430 yen each, the face masks feature designs inspired by Pikachu, Eevee, Jigglypuff and Snorlax. Each one is said to hydrate the applier's dry skin. To learn more about … Continue reading New Pokémon FaceMasks feature Pikachu, Eevee, Jigglypuff and Snorlax

Adorable videos: Giant Eevee mascots try to fit between small gap during Pikachu Outbreak 2018

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A total of 1,500 Pikachu are taking over Yokohama’s streets for the annual Pikachu Outbreak festival. For its fifth anniversary this year, the theme is “Science is Amazing,” which marks the debut of the first-ever Eevee Outbreak. Held from August 10 to 16, Pikachu Outbreak 2018 includes a night parade filled with the official Pokémon mascots in flashy light-up costumes. In addition, … Continue reading Adorable videos: Giant Eevee mascots try to fit between small gap during Pikachu Outbreak 2018