Sendai earthquake, tsunami impact Pokémon officials

Sugimori stuck at airport, Harada stuck for three days

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The 8.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on Friday 11 March has affected everyone, including several Pokémon officials.

Midori Harada, an artist for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, has tweeted that:

“ Not allowed to leave the building. It is OK if I use the stairs, give that there is no problem at other floors. Hmm, I would like you to work in about 3 days now elevator ”
	-- Midori Harada

Ken Sugimori, illustrator of the artwork for Pokémon games, has also tweeted that he is stuck at the Naha Airport.

“ After traveling March 10 and 11 to Okinawa for business travel, I have not suffered. The flight was canceled on March 11, and unable to fly. Presently waiting at the Naha airport since cancellation. ”
	-- Ken Sugimori

Despite numerous reports on various social networking websites, Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is still alive and is well.

Nintendo of American has also released a tweet stating:

“ Thanks for your concern! During the earthquake no one at Nintendo in Japan was injured and there was no apparent structural damage. ”
	-- Nintendo of America

External links

• Midori Harada's tweet (Japanese)
• Ken Sugimori's tweet (Japanese)
• Nintendo of America