The Pokémon Company has announced that it will donate 50 million yen (about $345,750) to help those affected by the recent devastating earthquake in Japan.
On New Year’s Day, a earthquake of magnitude 7.6 shook the country, devastating many neighborhoods and killing at least 92 people.
The earthquake also triggered a small tsunami that flooded at least 296 acres of land, according to the Ministry of Land of Japan.
Since Friday, the Self-Defense Forces of Japan They have doubled the number of troops participating in the rescue efforts to reach 4,600, according to the Kyodo news agency.
The Pokémon Company He said yesterday that he would support efforts to help those affected by the disaster.
“We would like to express our deepest condolences to those affected by the earthquake on the Noto Peninsula, which occurred on January 1, 2024,” wrote.
“The Pokémon Company has decided to donate 50 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross and donations to support organizations to help those affected by the disaster and contribute to the restoration of affected areas.”
“In addition, through the Pokémon With You Foundation, we will continue to carry out activities to help children affected by the disaster regain their smiles. We sincerely pray for the speedy recovery and reconstruction of the disaster-affected areas.”
[About support for areas affected by the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake]
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to those affected by the 2020 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024. …
— Pokémon Official (@Pokemon_cojp) January 5, 2024
2024-01-06 20:03:33
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