At an opening ceremony at the Fujisaki Department Store in Sendai on April 24, 15 Pokemon character mascots for 12 prefectures ... respectively. (Japanese original by Hiroyuki Yamanaka, Sendai ...

While many Pokémon names appear to be made up, some are derived from Japanese terms, like the franchise's mascot Pikachu, which roughly translates to "shiny mouse". Others draw from English ...

SENDAI -- The company behind the popular Pokemon game and anime franchise is launching a series of exhibits across Japan to promote ... 15 Pokemon character mascots for 12 prefectures including ...