All About Japan

Gotta Catch 'Em All Over Again

Pokémon trading cards are going old-school now that the Pokémon Company has announced the reissue of first-generation starter sets!

Give Your Pals the Perfect Pokémon Presents

Winter has finally come, and that can only mean one thing: Pokémon Christmas-themed memorabilia!

Pikachu Trick-or-Treats as Other Pokémon

Jumping on the seasonal bandwagon very early on, Japan's Pokémon Centers have been offering special, limited-edition Halloween merchandise since September 5.

Triangular Rice Balls Are So Last Season

This group of cute anime edibles with rounded, 3-D bodies might be at home sitting in a museum!

This Popcorn Bag is Popping with Pikachu!

Hungry for a sweet yet salty snack featuring Pokémon’s most prominent character?

Han Solo Chocolates & Other Homemade Treats

This year, Japanese citizens have really upped the ante when it comes to homemade Valentine's Day treats. Some going as far as turning their favorite Star Wars characters into tasty treats!

New Pokémon Center Opens in Kyoto

Not only will the Kyoto location have classic Pikachu and other Pokémon merchandise, but the store will also feature a Kyoto-inspired Pikachu!

Suave & Debonair—Cosplay with Pokémon Flair!

Who would have thought Cloyster could be so stylish?

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