The Pokémon Slowpoke was originally named Yadon in Japanese, which is close to the word udon. In Japan, the Kagawa prefecture is known for its udon, and lately it’s becoming more and more known for its Pokémon ambassador. Slowpoke/Yadon was chosen for the role because …Read more »
Slowpoke is staying busy as the Pokémon ambassador for Kagawa Prefecture! Previously Slowpoke graced its image on mail boxes and mail trucks in the area, and from July 2 until August 31 there is going to be a special Slowpoke bus! The bus only goes …Read more »
When it comes to Pokémon plushes, the bigger the better, and that’s certainly the case with a new Slowpoke plush from Pokémon Center Japan. The life-size stuffed toy is due out this November, measuring at 1.2 meters long, and it can be yours for ¥49,500, …Read more »
Kagawa prefecture is continuing to show its love for its Pokémon ambassador Slowpoke. Along with coming out with official merchandise, it has Slowpoke involved in the local mail. A Slowpoke-themed mailbox was recently unveiled, with a person in a Slowpoke costume there to help. But …Read more »
Slowpoke is Kagawa prefecture’s official Pokémon ambassador. The prefecture and the Pokémon decided to make this connection because Kagawa is associated with udon noodles and Slowpoke’s Japanese name, Yadon, is close to the word “udon.” So as the ambassador for Kagawa, it only makes sense …Read more »
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