As mentioned in a previous post, Pokemon is an official sponsor of Japan’s National Football team in this year’s FIFA World Cup. A special Pokemon distribution event details were revealed at the end of yesterday’s Pokemon GET☆TV episode. Japan’s National Football team member, Atsuto Uchida, announced that June 15th, 2014 there will be a Pikachu distribution event at 40 Aeon Mall locations. Continue reading
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Atsuto Uchida’s Pikachu Distribution
Pikachu Named Official Mascot For Japanese Football Team for FIFA World Cup 
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The Pokemon Company and official Japanese football team sponsor Adidas have announced that Pikachu will be the official mascot for the Japanese football team for this summer’s 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Pikachu will not be alone in his mascot duties. Pikachu will be joined by Meowth, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, along with Pokemon X and Y newcomers Chespin, Froakie, Fennekin, Pancham, Helioptile, and Litleo.
The 2014 World Cup begins on June 12. Japan’s opponents include Ivory Coast, Greece, and Colombia.
