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

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: Detective Pikachu launch event at the Nintendo NY store

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Detective Pikachu was released last Friday, March 23, for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It launched alongside a huge Detective Pikachu amiibo figure, which unlocks content in the game. To celebrate the launch of both products, the staff at Creatures Inc. hosted a party with a special cake and everything. The official Nintendo NY store also hosted a … Continue reading Video: Detective Pikachu launch event at the Nintendo NY store

Pikachu meet-and-greet on March 18 and March 31 at the Pokémon Hub in Hong Kong

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Pokémon fans in Hong Kong will soon be able to meet Pikachu in person. On March 18 at 4:30 p.m. and March 31 at 2:30 p.m., the official Pokémon Hub will be hosting meet-and-greet sessions with the Pokémon mascot. To learn more about this upcoming event, click here. Pikachu meet-and-greet dates and timings in Hong … Continue reading Pikachu meet-and-greet on March 18 and March 31 at the Pokémon Hub in Hong Kong

The Pokémon Company surprises Japanese model Nicole Fujita with special visit from Eevee

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Japanese model Nicole Fujita is a huge fan of Pokémon, specifically of the iconic Evolution Pokémon Eevee. The Pokémon Company knew of this fact and surprised the celebrity with a special visit from the official Eevee mascot itself. Upon meeting Eevee, Fujita gave the Pokémon a big hug and snapped a bunch of photos, which … Continue reading The Pokémon Company surprises Japanese model Nicole Fujita with special visit from Eevee

Huge Detective Pikachu amiibo compared to standard amiibo, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, New Nintendo 3DS, Pokkén Tournament DX, TCG card, Super Mario Cereal and giant Pikachu mascot

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The Detective Pikachu amiibo Is HUGE! The gruff, tough-talking Detective Pikachu has a big personality that’s only matched by his extra-large amiibo. Detective Pikachu for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems is a Pokémon adventure unlike any other. (Check out our preview to learn more about it!) It seems only fitting that such a unique game gets an … Continue reading Huge Detective Pikachu amiibo compared to standard amiibo, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, New Nintendo 3DS, Pokkén Tournament DX, TCG card, Super Mario Cereal and giant Pikachu mascot

Pokémon fan’s dream of meeting Pikachu comes true at Narita International Airport in Japan

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An avid Pokémon fan from the U.S. recently made a trip to Japan and got to participate in a TV program called Why Did You Come to Japan? at the Narita International Airport. During her time on the show, her dream of meeting Pikachu came true and she was overcome with excitement and happiness. To view … Continue reading Pokémon fan’s dream of meeting Pikachu comes true at Narita International Airport in Japan