Intentional or not, there’s no way to see this park in one of Japan’s largest cities and not think of Pikachu throwing down.
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Techniques developed in Kyoto hundreds of years ago make Pikachu as beautiful as he is adorable.
Mister Donut rolls out adorable cups and plates with Pikachu and the three new Sword and Shield starters, plus new Pokémon tapioca drinks.
Extra-cute Animal Crossing kitchenware also on offer at Japan’s first-ever dedicated Nintendo store.
Post expressing love for Jessie, James, and Meowth deemed “inappropriate content that adversely affects society.”
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