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The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Pikachu, Snorlax named Japan ambassadors to promote better sleep
Newly appointed sleep support ambassadors Pikachu (left) and Snorlax, posing for a photo at the Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry in Tokyo on June 26, 2025. - The Yomiuri Shimbun TOKYO: In a charming and strategic move to encourage healthy sleeping habits, Pikachu and Snorlax — two beloved characters from the globally popular Pokemon franchise — have officially been appointed as 'sleep support ambassadors' by the Japanese government. The Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry spearheaded this initiative, which leverages the appeal of these iconic figures to encourage people, especially children, to develop better sleep habits. The characters are expected to participate in various public awareness events, adding a fun, recognizable element to the important message that everyone needs to get enough sleep. The ministry recommends nine to 12 hours of sleep for elementary students, and eight to 10 hours for junior and high school students, to maintain good health. Since last fiscal year, the ministry has been collaborating with the Pokemon Company, which publishes 'Pokemon Sleep,' a smartphone game that tracks the user's sleep. Together, they have created brochures and other materials to encourage adequate sleep. On Thursday (June 26), the day of the announcement, Snorlax and a nightcapped Pikachu visited the ministry and received their letters of appointment from Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Takamaro Fukuoka. 'We hope to continue working with the health ministry to positively change sleep habits,' said Pokemon Company Representative Director Takato Utsunomiya. - The Japan News/ANN
The Star
4 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Pikachu and Snorlax named Japan's ambassadors to encourage better sleeping habits
Japan's Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry has been collaborating with the Pokemon Company. -- PHOTO: TAKAMARO FUKUOKA/ FACEBOOK TOKYO (Japan News/ANN): In a charming and strategic move to encourage healthy sleeping habits, Pikachu and Snorlax – two beloved characters from the globally popular Pokemon franchise – have officially been appointed as 'sleep support ambassadors' by the government. The Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry spearheaded this initiative, which leverages the appeal of these iconic figures to encourage people, especially children, to develop better sleep habits. The characters will participate in various public awareness events, adding a fun, recognisable element to the important message that everyone needs to get enough sleep. The ministry recommends nine to 12 hours of sleep for elementary students, and eight to 10 hours for junior and high school students, to maintain good health. Since last fiscal year, the ministry has been collaborating with the Pokemon Company, which released Pokemon Sleep – a smartphone game that tracks the user's sleep. Together, they have created brochures and other materials to encourage adequate sleep. On June 26, the day of the announcement, Snorlax and a nightcapped Pikachu visited the ministry and received their letters of appointment from Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Takamaro Fukuoka. 'We hope to continue working with the Health Ministry to positively change sleep habits,' said Pokemon Company representative director Takato Utsunomiya. -- THE JAPAN NEWS/ASIAN NEWS NETWORK
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Straits Times
Pokemon's Pikachu and Snorlax named Japan's ambassadors to encourage better sleeping habits
The ministry has been collaborating with the Pokemon Company. PHOTO: TAKAMARO FUKUOKA/ FACEBOOK Pokemon's Pikachu and Snorlax named Japan's ambassadors to encourage better sleeping habits TOKYO - In a charming and strategic move to encourage healthy sleeping habits, Pikachu and Snorlax — two beloved characters from the globally popular Pokemon franchise — have officially been appointed as 'sleep support ambassadors' by the government. The Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry spearheaded this initiative, which leverages the appeal of these iconic figures to encourage people, especially children, to develop better sleep habits. The characters are expected to participate in various public awareness events, adding a fun, recognisable element to the important message that everyone needs to get enough sleep. The ministry recommends nine to 12 hours of sleep for elementary students, and eight to 10 hours for junior and high school students, to maintain good health. Since last fiscal year, the ministry has been collaborating with the Pokemon Company, which publishes 'Pokemon Sleep,' a smartphone game that tracks the user's sleep. Together, they have created brochures and other materials to encourage adequate sleep. On June 26, the day of the announcement, Snorlax and a nightcapped Pikachu visited the ministry and received their letters of appointment from Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Takamaro Fukuoka. 'We hope to continue working with the health ministry to positively change sleep habits,' said Pokemon Company Representative Director Takato Utsunomiya. THE JAPAN NEWS/ASIAN NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yomiuri Shimbun
6 days ago
- Health
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Pikachu, Snorlax Named Official Sleep Support Ambassadors; Move by Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry Aims to Encourage Healthy Rest
In a charming and strategic move to encourage healthy sleeping habits, Pikachu and Snorlax — two beloved characters from the globally popular Pokemon franchise — have officially been appointed as 'sleep support ambassadors' by the government. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry spearheaded this initiative, which leverages the appeal of these iconic figures to encourage people, especially children, to develop better sleep habits. The characters are expected to participate in various public awareness events, adding a fun, recognizable element to the important message that everyone needs to get enough sleep. The ministry recommends nine to 12 hours of sleep for elementary students, and eight to 10 hours for junior and high school students, to maintain good health. Since last fiscal year, the ministry has been collaborating with the Pokemon Company, which publishes 'Pokemon Sleep,' a smartphone game that tracks the user's sleep. Together, they have created brochures and other materials to encourage adequate sleep. On Thursday, the day of the announcement, Snorlax and a nightcapped Pikachu visited the ministry and received their letters of appointment from Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Takamaro Fukuoka. 'We hope to continue working with the health ministry to positively change sleep habits,' said Pokemon Company Representative Director Takato Utsunomiya.
New York Post
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Elon Musk's trans daughter puts on drag performance in skin-tight bodysuit at LA anti-ICE fundraiser
Elon Musk's trans daughter made her drag debut in a skin-tight bodysuit at an anti-ICE fundraiser in Los Angeles over the weekend. Vivian Wilson, 21, put on a show Friday night at The Bellwether in downtown LA, just blocks away from the scene of riots and unrest during recent demonstrations, Out Magazine reported. 3 Elon Musks's trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, performed at an anti-ICE drag show in Los Angeles over the weekend. Snorlax / MEGA 3 Proceeds from the performance Musk's daughter participated in went to an immigration legal defense fund for people affected by recent ICE raids. REUTERS Wilson's drag debut performance was part of 'SAVE HER! — an Environmental Drag Show,' an event put on by drag activist Pattie Gonia. All the proceeds from the show went to an immigration legal defense fund for anyone impacted by recent ICE raids, according to the organizers. 3 The 21-year-old called the show a 'life-changing experience.' Snorlax / MEGA Wilson said that she was 'fulfilling forever dreams' by making her debut. 'Thank you so much to everyone for a life-changing experience while helping raise money for those in need,' she wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday along with a series of pictures from the show.
