The “final chapter of Ash and Pikachu’s story” is starting, and after it’s done the Pokémon anime is getting two new protagonists.
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When you need to get in out of the cold, Pikachu and his pals are waiting for you with tabletop trick art opportunities.
With Jigglypuff on board for this year’s series, it’s going to be a very delicious Christmas.
Mister Donut hasn’t said what Jigglypuff tastes like, but Pokémon fans might already be able to guess.
150 Pokémon will be hiding in major Japanese train stations this fall, waiting for fans to find them
The beloved electric Pocket Monster powers up some special goods at this highway stop in Japan.
”Celestial” video sees Ed Sheeran meet up with his favorite Pokémon species and fight against the series’ greatest antagonist.
The cookies also feature a variety of designs so that you can have fun trying to eat ’em all.
Amazing fan artist shows that even when Pikachu is off the mark, he’s still super effective at making us smile.




















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Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Japanese breakfast ramen for US$3.50 in Shinjuku is the morning meal you didn’t know you needed
A century of love – How dating and marriage have evolved in Japan
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Japanese adult film actress covers herself in plastic, gives in to her urges on the Shinkansen
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
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