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Puppy Pokémon Growlithe Becomes Okinawa’s Official Support Pokémon

The fan-favorite Pokémon will also decorate local buses and the monorail.

Giuseppe Nelvaby Giuseppe Nelva
August 4, 2024
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Reading Time: 3 mins read
Growlithe mascots and the logo of the collaboration between Pokémon and Okinawa
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The government of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan and The Pokémon Company signed an agreement that designates the popular puppy pokémon Growlithe as the official “support pokémon” of the region.

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Growlithe, known as “Gardie” in Japanese, resembles quite closely the “Shisa” guardian lions that can be commonly seen in the Ryukyu Islands.

According to the official website that illustrates local collaborations, the popular pokémon is a perfect match for the area.

“With a brave personality that lets Growlithe fearlessly face stronger and larger opponents, the Pokémon perfectly matches the image of Okinawa and is expected to promote the charming prefecture with its fervor for a long time to come.”

This is part of a project active at The Pokemon Company that aims to help revitalize local regions in Japan and support tourism.

Not only the collaboration will include plenty of Growlithe-themed souvenirs and goods that tourists can bring home when they visit Okinawa, but the local monorail and buses will be decorated with everyone’s favorite good boy.

Below you can see a few pictures snapped by X (formerly Twitter) users Hachiro Kamihori, ミント, and the Okinawa Bus company itself.

【“ガーディ号”出発式②】
てだこ浦西駅を出発するガーディラッピングバスを📷️
各社ともカラフルなデザインになっていますね。

後ろには、ゆいレールの新ガーディラッピング列車(21編成)の姿も… pic.twitter.com/Mbb4qfsXlr

— 上祝子 八郎 ーHachiro Kamihoriー (@hachirokamihori) August 3, 2024

【“ガーディ号”出発式①】
昨日はポケモンの新ラッピングバス(ガーディ)の出発式の様子を覗きに…

大手4社のポケモンラッピングバスが一堂に会する機会はなかなか無く、圧巻の光景を見ることが出来ました👀 pic.twitter.com/AvWRwy5VQA

— 上祝子 八郎 ーHachiro Kamihoriー (@hachirokamihori) August 3, 2024

この度、沖縄県の推しポケモンに「ガーディ」が就任しました♪

沖縄の守り神「シーサー」に似ていて親近感が湧きますネ😊

沖縄バスではガーディのラッピングバスが令和6年8月1日より運行開始❣

見かけたら、ぜひ乗ってみて下さいね!
32番・43番で運行中🚌#ポケモン #ガーディ #ラッピングバス pic.twitter.com/QOzCm6ilHd

— 沖縄バス株式会社【公式】 (@okinawa_bus) August 3, 2024

ガーディのゆいレール、てだこ浦西駅で発見!かわいい〜👌#ガーディ#ポケモンローカルActs #ポケモン pic.twitter.com/BqKB2ywmgh

— ミント (@Abc99615092Abc) August 3, 2024

The Pokémon Company loves to collaborate with local administrations, institutions, and even companies, especially in Japan. One very visible example is the Pokémon jets that have flown in the local skies for many years, while many Japanese cities have manholes decorated with the popular critters named Poké Lids.

If you’re interested in Pokémon games, you can check out the upcoming release of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team.

Speaking of Okinawa, Microsoft Flight Simulator will soon receive a rendition of the local Naha International Airport.

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