The Pokémon Company now hosting Detective Pikachu merch giveaway on social media in Japan

An extensive Detective Pikachu merchandise giveaway is currently underway from The Pokémon Company in Japan. For a chance at winning, follow the official Pokémon account on Twitter or Instagram and post a support message for Detective Pikachu with the corresponding hashtag by April 13. Winners will receive a Detective Pikachu notebook, coffee mug, tote bag, … Continue reading The Pokémon Company now hosting Detective Pikachu merch giveaway on social media in Japan

New Pokémon Center Pins feature Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu, Togepi, Togetic, Togekiss, Heatran, Regigigas and more

The ever-expanding Pokémon Pins collection at the Pokémon Center recently added multiple pins, including the new Pichu, Pikachu & Raichu Pokémon Pins (3-Pack) for $19.99, Togepi, Togetic & Togekiss Pokémon Pins (3-Pack) for $19.99, and Heatran & Regigigas Pokémon Pins (2-Pack) $12.99. To view the entire Pokémon Pins collection at the official Pokémon Center, click … Continue reading New Pokémon Center Pins feature Pichu, Pikachu, Raichu, Togepi, Togetic, Togekiss, Heatran, Regigigas and more

Official Slowpoke campaign from April Fools’ Day continues on April 12 at Kagawa Prefecture featuring increased spawns in Pokémon GO, Governor Slowpoke, new Pokémon Center, Slowpoke merch and much more

Slowpoke have continued to take over the Kagawa Prefecture in Japan, building on the April Fools’ Day gag from earlier this week. This is extending to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and Kagawa Prefecture between April 12 and April 30. The Kagawa Prefecture is still being referred to as the Slowpoke Prefecture, where increased spawns of wild Slowpoke will be … Continue reading Official Slowpoke campaign from April Fools’ Day continues on April 12 at Kagawa Prefecture featuring increased spawns in Pokémon GO, Governor Slowpoke, new Pokémon Center, Slowpoke merch and much more

New Pokémon merch line features adorable Pikachu riding on Lapras

The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new set of adorable merch featuring Pikachu riding on Lapras. It comes in the form of a face towel, keychain, hand mirror, hoop earrings, plush doll, tissue box cover, pouch, glass cups and much more. This new line is set to launch in Japan on April 14 at the … Continue reading New Pokémon merch line features adorable Pikachu riding on Lapras

Slowpoke appointed as the governor of Kagawa Prefecture, which has been renamed to Slowpoke Prefecture

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. In addition, Slowpoke has been appointed as the governor of this fictional prefecture. To … Continue reading Slowpoke appointed as the governor of Kagawa Prefecture, which has been renamed to Slowpoke Prefecture

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

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

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

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