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Japan to Get Sixth Pokémon Center
It has been announced that Japan will get its sixth Pokémon Center and it will open in the city of Sapporo on March 6. Japan currently has five Pokémon Centers (aka a Pokémon fan’s utopia). Each store sells lots of Pokémon merchandise, including many exclusive products. Click the link below for more info… in Japanese. [Pokémon... »
Pika-choo-choo
In my weekly search for Pokémon on Kotaku, I found out about these pieces of Japanese transportation transformed into something much cooler. These are regular, every-day commuter trains painted by famous artists to liven up the daily grind. In addition to the snazzy Pika-choo-choos (click the links to see a second one), there are many... »
Japan Gets Line of Eevee Merchandise
Prepare yourself to learn about more super-cool merchandise that will likely never come to the USA or Europe. Ready? OK! Pokémon Center stores in Japan have announced a new line of merchandise involving Eevee and all of its evolution called “Eievui.” The line includes T-shirts, plushies, candy, stationary and more. In promotion of the... »
Pokemon Battrio: Not Coming Soon to an Arcade Near You
By KC Pogs have made a comeback…sort of. Don’t worry, this is more than just some slammers with Pikachu’s face on it. Pokémon Battrio (Battle Trio) is a coin-op game—found in arcades, toy stores and shopping malls across Japan—that has become the latest hit for the series. First released on April 11 of this year, Pokémon... »




