Pokémon Center Tohoku
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| Location | PARCO Sendai, Sendai, Miyagi | |||
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| Opened | June 30, 2017 | |||
| Mascot(s) | Victini, Pikachu & Sprigatito | |||
| Type | Permanent | |||
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Pokémon Center Tohoku (Japanese: ポケモンセンタートウホク Pokémon Center Tohoku) is a Pokémon Center store located in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. The store first opened in December 2011, before moving to it's current location in June 2017.
History
Following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, The Pokémon Company launched the Pokémon with You campaign to support local people and raise money for the relief efforts. As part of this campaign, Pokémon Center Tohoku opened in the Shop and Wonder AER mall in Sendai on December 4, 2011.[1][2] It is the only Pokémon Center store named after an entire region of Japan, rather than the city or local area in which it is located. Upon opening, a notice was posted on the official Pokémon Japan website warning of queues of up to five hours to enter the store.[3]
To celebrate this opening a Snivy event Pokémon for Pokémon Black & White was distributed at Pokémon Centers nationwide, and those making purchases were given a special Pikachu promo card. Customers at Pokémon Center stores were able to write well wishes to the Tohoku region. Those that did received a memo pad depicting Victini wearing a Soothe Bell.[4] Also available from the store itself was a range of commemorative merchandise featuring Connected Smiles artwork.[1]
On December 1, 2012, to celebrate the one year anniversary of the opening, a variety of merchandise featuring Victini, Snivy and Pikachu holding a four-leaf clover was released,[5] and a Victini event Pokémon was distributed for Pokémon Black & White and Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.[6]
On June 30, 2017, the store relocated to the 8th floor of the PARCO Sendai mall. For this reopening, a Victini event Pokémon was distributed for Pokémon Sun and Moon,[7][8] and a Tohoku's Pikachu promo card was awarded for purchases made at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores accross Japan.[9] As the reopening coincided with the build-up to the Japanese festival Tanabata, from August 1, 2017, a Jirachi promo card was given to customers who purchased five or more Pokémon Trading Card Game booster packs at Pokémon Center Tohoku,[9] and a Tanabata Jirachi event Pokémon was distributed at the store from August 6 - 13, 2017.[8] Also available was a series of other Tanabata themed merchandise to celebrate the reopening.[10]
A Tanabata Jirachi event Pokémon was distributed at the store for the 2018 Tanabata festival.
Timeline
- December 4, 2011 - Pokémon Center Tohoku opens in the Shop and Wonder AER mall in Sendai.
- December 1, 2012 - First anniversary celebrations begin.
- June 30, 2017 - Pokémon Center Tohoku reopens in the PARCO Sendai mall.
Exclusive merchandise
Opening day merchandise
The following Connected Smiles merchandise was made available for the grand opening of the store on December 4, 2011. Those purchasing commemorative items received a free postcard, and the proceeds from the sales were used "for support activities for children in Tohoku" that were affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.[1]
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Napkins | ナフキン | ¥520 |
| A4 clear file | A4クリアファイル | ¥190 |
| Assorted rice crackers | アソートせんべい | ¥820 |
| Card sleeves | デッキシールド | ¥380 |
Napkins
A4 clear file
Assorted rice crackers
Postcard (front)
Postcard (back)
Victini memo pad
First anniversary merchandise
To celebrate the first anniversary of the store, the following merchandise was released.[5]
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Plush toy set | ぬいぐるみセット | ¥1,980 |
| Life-size Victini plush | 等身大ビクティニぬいぐるみ | ¥3,800 |
| Set of 3 metal charms | メタルチャーム3個セット | ¥420 |
| Water-repellent mugs (Pikachu/Snivy/Victini) | 撥水マグカップ（ピカチュウ／ツタージャ／ビクティニ） | ¥1,000 |
| Logo pin | ロゴピンズ | ¥630 |
| Logo keychain | ロゴキーホルダー | ¥630 |
| Card sleeves | デッキシールド | ¥380 |
"Life-size" Victini plush
Metal charms set
Pikachu mug
Snivy mug
Victini mug
Logo pin badge
Logo keychain
Reopening merchandise
On June 30, 2017, the store reopened in a new location, and a series of merchandise was made available at Pokémon Center stores across Japan, as well as on Pokémon Center Online. The Pikachu in a Jirachi Poncho plush and mascot, and the store logo pin badge were exclusive to the Pokémon Center Tohoku store.[10]
| Product list | ||
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| Product | Japanese | Price |
| Pikachu in a Jirachi Poncho plush | ぬいぐるみ ジラーチポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥2,000 |
| Pikachu in a Jirachi Poncho mascot | マスコット ジラーチポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥1,200 |
| Store logo pin | ロゴピンズ | ¥630 |
| Pikachu in a Victini Poncho plush | ぬいぐるみ モクローポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥2,000 |
| Pikachu in a Rowlet Poncho plush | ぬいぐるみ ビクティニポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥2,000 |
| Pikachu in a Victini Poncho mascot | マスコット モクローポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥1,200 |
| Pikachu in a Rowlet Poncho mascot | マスコット ビクティニポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥1,200 |
| Pikachu Kokeshi plush | こけしぬいぐるみ ピカチュウ | ¥1,000 |
| Victini Kokeshi plush | こけしぬいぐるみ ビクティニ | ¥1,000 |
| Jirachi Kokeshi plush | こけしぬいぐるみ ジラーチ | ¥1,000 |
| Jirachi plush | ぬいぐるみ ジラーチ | ¥1,500 |
| A4 clear file | A4クリアファイル | ¥240 |
| Mug | マグカップ | ¥1,200 |
| Acrylic charms | アクリルチャームコレクション | ¥500 |
| Reopening deck case & card sleeves | ポケモンカードゲーム デッキケース＆シールド | ¥1,000 |
| Croquis square notebook | クロッキーブックSQ | ¥530 |
| Drawstring bag | 巾着 | ¥600 |
| Pikachu and Victini charm set | メタルチャームセット ピカチュウ | ¥550 |
| Jirachi and Rowlet charm set | メタルチャームセット ジラーチ | ¥550 |
| Sticky note set | ふせんセット | ¥500 |
| Postcard | ポストカード | ¥150 |
| Kokeshi streamer charm set | メタルチャームセット こけし吹き流し | ¥800 |
| Face towel | フェイスタオル | ¥1,000 |
| Hand towel | ハンドタオル | ¥500 |
| Pikachu in Rowlet, Victini & Jirachi Ponchos charm set | メタルチャームセット モクロー＆ビクティニ＆ジラーチポンチョのピカチュウ | ¥900 |
Pikachu in a Jirachi Poncho mascot
Store logo pin badge
Pikachu in a Victini Poncho plush
Pikachu in a Rowlet Poncho plush
Pikachu in a Victini Poncho mascot
Pikachu in a Rowlet Poncho mascot
Pikachu, Victini & Jirachi Kokeshi plush
Jirachi plush
A4 clear file
Mug
Acrylic charms
Croquis square notebook (front)
Croquis square notebook (back)
Drawstring bag (front)
Drawstring bag (back)
Pikachu and Victini charm set
Jirachi and Rowlet charm set
Sticky note set
Postcard (front)
Postcard (back)
Kokeshi streamer charm set
Face towel
Hand towel
Pikachu in Rowlet, Victini & Jirachi Ponchos charm set
Gifts
Customers who made purchases at Pokémon Centers or Pokémon Stores in Japan between June 30 - July 23, 2017, received a "special clear card". Customers who spent ¥5,000 or more at Pokémon Center Tohoku received a Orihime & Hikoboshi Pikachu Charm, while stocks lasted.[9]
Clear card 1 (available June 30 - July 7, 2017)
Clear card 2 (available July 8 - 16, 2017)
Clear card 3 (available July 17 - 23, 2017)
Orihime & Hikoboshi Pikachu Charm
Promo cards
Pikachu promo card
Tohoku's Pikachu promo card
Jirachi promo card
Iconography
The store opened as part of the Pokémon with You campaign, following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Prior to opening, well wishes to the Tōhoku region from around Japan were displayed on the hording around the under-construction store. Since opening, Victini has served as a mascot of the store, along with Pikachu. The current mascots are Victini, Pikachu and Sprigatito.
In June 2017, the store moved to it's current location, and has a travel theme, with the exterior resembling the carriages of a train, and the checkout counters appearing like airport check-in desks.[11]
Hording around the yet-to-open store
Well wishes to the Tōhoku region, displayed on the hording
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Connected Smiles key art
Logo for the 1st anniversary celebration
Store reopening key art
Previous logos
In other languages
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External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Opening of Pokemon Center Tohoku is decided on Sunday, December 4! Opening commemorative goods also appear at all Pokémon Center stores! - Pokemon.co.jp (Japanese) (archived from the original October 30, 2011; retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ Pokémon Center to open in Sendai - Bulbanews (retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ Official Japanese Pokémon site posts notice regarding Pokémon Center Tohoku - Bulbanews (retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ Introducing three presents commemorating the opening of "Pokemon Center Tohoku"! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original November 13, 2011; retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Pokémon Center Tohoku 1st Anniversary Goods Released! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original November 28, 2012; retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ Bringing smiles to children in Tohoku! This winter, at "Pokémon Center Tohoku" and "Pokémon Happy Christmas 2012", we will be giving away the mythical Pokémon "Victini" that will bring you victory! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original December 24, 2012; retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ Victini to be available at Pokémon Centers, Stores in Japan - Bulbanews (retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Pokemon Center Tohoku Renewal Commemoration! Get “Victini” as a gift at Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores nationwide! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original May 31, 2017; retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Get a special gift when you visit or make a purchase - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original September 2, 2017; retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Goods commemorating the reopening of Pokémon Center Tohoku are now available at Pokémon Centers nationwide! - The Pokémon Company (archived from the original June 13, 2017; retrieved March 17, 2024)
- ↑ A trip around the Pokémon Centers - Pokémon Daisuki Club (archived from the original April 9, 2022; retrieved April 28, 2024)
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