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January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 chris_f Articles, Society and Culture

Pokemon and Japanese Culture

Have you ever wondered about the creative origin of so many Pokemon? Although it took a great deal of creative genius and ingenuity to come with certain Pokemon like bird, rat or even rock, other Pokemon were ripped straight from the depths of traditional Japanese folklore and tradition.

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