The Pokémon Company announced a donation totaling 100 million yen to aid victims and support the recovery of areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
The Pokémon Company Donates to Support Victims and Aid in the Reconstruction of Areas Affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake; Total Donation Amounts to 100 Million Yen
The Pokémon Company announced via its official X account ( @Pokemon_cojp ) that it will donate a total of 100 million yen to Kumamoto Prefecture and the Japanese Red Cross Society.
This donation is intended to support relief efforts for those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as well as the restoration and reconstruction of the affected areas. The company commented, “We sincerely pray for the swiftest possible restoration and reconstruction of the affected areas.”
Additionally, Pokémon Center Online, operated by the company, has announced that there may be delays in package delivery in some regions.
Please see the Pokémon Center Online announcements page for details.