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Why are signs of Japanese culture
removed from Pokemon games
in America?
Each region of Pokemon (except Unova) is based on a
different region of Japan.
Kanto: Kanto and east Chubu regions
Johto: Kansai and west Chubu region
Hoenn: Kyushu and Okinawa region
Sinnoh: Hokkaido region
Unova: Manhattan, NY.
However, these facts are irrelevant to most
American gamers and references are removed
from American translations.
Gym Leader Lenora is the first black character in the Pokemon series. In the American artwork, she looks noticeably thinner and less matronly to avoid racist claims.
Although based on the Yuki-onna (Japanese snow woman),
Jynx was attacked in the United States as a portrayal of "blackface" humor. Therefore, starting in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Jynx's skin was changed to purple.
The Pokemon Kadabra has the Japanese
name of Yungerer, which is a misspelling of "Uri Geller", a popular spoon-bending magician. Uri Geller sued Game Freak.
Likewise, in the Trading Card Game, Kadabra was pictured with a swastika symbol. Although the swastika is normally associated with Nazi Germany,
it is actually a Hindu symbol of happiness.
Kadabra has not appeared on a trading card or in the Anime since.
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Shinto Bells
Shiftry Tengu, the Japanese Goblin