New Pokémon Clothes Launch In Japan, Social Distancing Goes Out The Window

A state of emergency has been declared in Japan, but new Pokémon threads have gone on sale at GU clothing stores in Japan, with folks lining up for them.

At stores in Japan, such as supermarkets, there are now markers so people can ensure they are far enough apart from each other while they line up. But many of those waiting for the Pocket Monster shirts seem to be closer than they should be.

Via Hachima, as we can see from these photos of GU stores across the country, folks are lining up—probably when they should not be. Have a look: