Pokemon Center
Humanity’s elemental weakness to the coronavirus leads to near-immediate temporary closures of almost every Pokémon Center and Store in the country.
Countermeasures may or may not keep Eevee Heroes out of the hands of villainous resellers.
Choosing four keywords tells if you’re on the path to becoming Raichu, Gyarados, or one of more than 30 other Pokémon, and how to level up in life.
Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
New shop within walking distance from Scramble Intersection also has giant Mewtwo in research tube greeting guests.
The Pokémon Center recruiting page has a few questions for you to help determine if you’re more of a Pikachu or a Magikarp.
Sure, maybe you’re too busy to cook, but there’s always time for the most famous Pokémon, right?
Ninja, sumo, and kabuki Pikachu are hiding in plain sight right next to Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe.
Japan’s newest mecca for real-world Pokémon Trainers gives the Pokédex a jaw-dropping UI overhaul.
But the question of whether this piece of anime merchandise is actually a piece of tail is a matter of perspective.
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