Japan Tells US to Stop Using Pokemon, Naruto in Official Posts

Japanese Govt Asks US Govt to Stop Using Mario, Pokemono, Naruto Meme Postings

Japan's foreign ministry has formally expressed concern to the US Embassy in Tokyo over the Trump administration's unauthorized use of Japanese anime and game characters like Pokemon and Naruto in official social media posts. The ministry, which raised the issue in April and June, emphasized that even government entities need permission from creators to use intellectual property and warned of potential copyright infringement and damage to the works' image. The move comes amid growing criticism from American artists over the administration's use of such content.