Following the tragic murder of an employee at the end of March, The Pokémon Company has announced the cancellation of all scheduled events at its Pokémon Centers across Japan. Consequently, tournaments and other activities will now be conducted exclusively behind closed doors.
The Pokémon Company Cancels Japan Pokémon Center Events After Employee Murder
By Bramwell Nightingale
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