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Pokemon Company donates 100 million yen to support Kumamoto earthquake recovery

The Pokemon Company announced on July 30, 2026 that it will donate 100 million yen (approximately $600,000 USD) to aid recovery efforts in regions affected by the Kumamoto earthquake that struck on July 28, 2026. The company expressed hopes for swift reconstruction of the affected areas.

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AUTOMATON West converted the 100 million yen figure to approximately $600,000 USD, while Japanese sources reported the yen amount directly; this reflects currency conversion rather than a factual divergence.

What we know

  • Pokemon Company pledged 100 million yen in disaster relief funds
  • Donation targets areas affected by the July 28, 2026 Kumamoto earthquake
  • Announcement made on July 30, 2026