Pikachu, the original starter trio, and one more old-school Pokémon are getting ready to warm fans’ hearts and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Kiki’s Delivery Service steals the spotlight with exclusive plushies… and jewellery that would make Kiki jealous.
Don’t have a My Number Card from the Japanese government? You might not be getting into some events for One Piece or other Bandai trading card games.
Weekly Shonen Jump is still the biggest magazine in Japan, but its print circulation is getting smaller and smaller.
Need a stress-soothing break? This figurine’s return means you can wait with Totoro while he waits for the Cat Bus.
Towering lanterns, traditional balancing skills, and a special anime collaboration make this an unforgettable Japanese festival experience.
Fans will need to be residents of Japan in order to buy these items from the Pokémon Center Online.
You can’t celebrate 30 years of Pokémon without 30 years of starters, plus a few more Pocket Monster all-stars.
Kabuki adaptation of Studio Ghibli anime masterpiece will be shown online, but you’ll need to mark the date on your calendar.
Cleverly designed jewellery sways while you wear it, just like Kasuga-sama does in the animated film.
Ikebukuro Pokémon Center and Pikachu Sweets cafe immediately closed following tragic event.
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