The Pokémon Company announced a total donation of 100 million yen (approx. 623,000 USD) to aid victims and support the recovery of areas affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which struck on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
The Pokémon Company Donates 100 Million Yen (approx. 623,000 USD) for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Relief and Recovery
【令和8年熊本地震災害による被災地域への支援について】
2026年7月28日に発生した令和8年熊本地震により被害を受けられた皆さまに、謹んでお見舞い申し上げます。…
— ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) July 30, 2026
The Pokémon Company announced via its official X account (@Pokemon_cojp) that it will donate a total of 100 million yen (approx. 623,000 USD) to Kumamoto Prefecture and the Japanese Red Cross Society. This donation will support relief efforts for victims of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which struck on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as well as the restoration and recovery of affected areas. The company stated, "We sincerely pray for the earliest possible restoration and recovery of the affected areas."
Additionally, the company announced that shipments may experience delivery delays in certain regions on Pokémon Center Online. For details, please check the Pokémon Center Online News Page.
