The Pokémon Firm has donated 50 million yen (about USD 345,770) to Japan’s Pink Cross Society after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the nation’s Noto Peninsula earlier this week.
This is the official assertion from the Pokémon Basis (through social media):
Pokemon With You Basis:
We wish to categorical our deepest sympathies to these affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024.
The Pokémon Firm has determined to donate 50 million yen to the Japanese Pink Cross Society and donations to help organizations, with a view to assist these affected by the catastrophe and restore the affected areas.
Moreover, by the Pokémon With You Basis, we are going to proceed to hold out actions to assist kids affected by the catastrophe regain their smiles.
We sincerely pray for the earliest potential restoration and reconstruction of the disaster-stricken areas.”
As highlighted by Siliconera, different Japanese recreation firms have reached out to assist the victims of the 2024 Sea of Japan earthquake, corresponding to Sq. Enix, which confirmed its help with a 5 million yen donation ( about USD 34,580).
You possibly can study extra concerning the Pokémon With You Basis, which goals to teach kids about disasters and in addition assist kids who’ve been impacted by disasters, on the official web site.