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Since its debut in 1996,Pokemonhas become a fixture of pop culture.

Among the artists featured are metal artists Morihito Katsura and Taiichiro Yoshida.

This unique collaboration answer[s] the question, What happens when Pokemon meetskogei?

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

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for art enthusiasts and gamers alike,saysYuko Kaifu, president of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles.

It challenged 20 Japanese artists to reimagine Pokemon through craft.

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

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Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles

Pokemon and Japanese Craft Exhibition at Japan House Los Angeles

Photo: ©JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles