Cute video: Fennekin breaths fire on Detective Pikachu’s face

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Detective Pikachu is now available for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The game puts you in the shoes of Tim Goodman, who partners with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City. Together you must investigate, take notes and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city’s greatest mysteries. To watch the latest … Continue reading Cute video: Fennekin breaths fire on Detective Pikachu’s face

Eevee becomes a pro wrestler, faces off against Evil from New Japan Pro-Wrestling

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The Pokémon Company has been going all out this April Fool’s Day. One of its many initiatives for this day is Eevee's new role as a pro wrestler from Japan. As a pro wrestler, Eevee's moves are Baby-Doll Eyes, Take Down, Double-Edge and Extreme Evoboost. Eevee's opponent is Evil from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. To learn more about this match, click … Continue reading Eevee becomes a pro wrestler, faces off against Evil from New Japan Pro-Wrestling

New simply-designed household goods featuring Pikachu now available at Amazon Japan

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A new range of simply-designed household goods featuring Pikachu is now available at the Pokémon Center in Japan. A number of useful items are included as part of this line, such as various bowls, cork coasters, tumblers, a stainless steel bottle, mugs, pastry cloth, placemat, storage cases, a laundry bag and soft slippers. To view individual pictures of every … Continue reading New simply-designed household goods featuring Pikachu now available at Amazon Japan

Slowpoke are now appearing all over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan in Pokémon GO for April Fools’ Day

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Slowpoke have temporarily taken over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan in Pokémon GO as an April Fools' Day gag. According to The Pokémon Company, the Kagawa Prefecture is now known as the Slowpoke Prefecture, where increased spawns of wild Slowpoke are currently being featured. To learn more about the so-called Slowpoke Prefecture, check out the … Continue reading Slowpoke are now appearing all over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan in Pokémon GO for April Fools’ Day

Nintendo Switch owners select Pokkén Tournament DX as one of their favorite games in Japan

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Weekly Famitsu recently conducted a survey with Nintendo Switch owners in Japan and asked them "What is your favorite Nintendo Switch title?" Read on below for the full results, which include Pokkén Tournament DX. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (863) Splatoon 2 (808) Super Mario Odyssey (631) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (359) … Continue reading Nintendo Switch owners select Pokkén Tournament DX as one of their favorite games in Japan

The Pokémon Company unveils Slowpoke Yadon noodles and official mascot with a press conference and commercial

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The Pokémon Company is going all out for this year's April Fools. In Japan, it has teamed up with Café de UDON-KEN to promote Slowpoke-inspired Yadon noodles. It even published a press conference and commercial - both of which can be found in the videos below. The press conference was made in Japanese, but you … Continue reading The Pokémon Company unveils Slowpoke Yadon noodles and official mascot with a press conference and commercial

The Pokémon Company teams up with police department to promote road safety in Kamata, Tokyo

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The Pokémon Company has teamed up with police officials to promote road safety in Tokyo, Japan. An event was recently held in the Kamata district, where attendees had a chance to learn more about traffic safety, take pictures alongside the official mascot version of Pikachu and receive special Pokémon merchandise that also promotes safety while … Continue reading The Pokémon Company teams up with police department to promote road safety in Kamata, Tokyo

Video: Holographic and functioning Pokédex is on display at the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX

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The Pokémon Center Tokyo DX and Pokémon Cafe combo recently opened its doors in Tokyo, Japan. While there have been small Pokémon-themed cafes every now and then, this is the first permanent establishment. To commemorate this occasion, The Pokémon Company and Pokémon Center executives hosted an opening ceremony event, where Pokémon Center president and representative director Yoshinobu Kamogo welcomed the first … Continue reading Video: Holographic and functioning Pokédex is on display at the new Pokémon Center Tokyo DX