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How a wellness craze inspired Pokemon

Pokemon came from a surprisingly sad period of Japan's history — the healing boom following an economic crisis. But that inspiration made the game what it is today. Find out how a late '90s wellness craze created Pokemon.

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How a wellness craze inspired Pokemon
Pokemon came from a surprisingly sad period of Japan's history — the healing boom following an economic crisis. But that inspiration made the game what it is today. Find out how a late '90s wellness craze created Pokemon.
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