Pikachu Protesters Call For Renewable Energy Pledge at G7 Summit in Hiroshima

19 May 2023 at 6:52 am

A pair of inflatable Pikachu were among protesters in Hiroshima, Japan, as the 49th G7 Summit began on Friday, May 19.

Footage recorded by @GelCanti shows the two Pikachu holding a banner from the campaign group Fossil Free Japan.

The group is calling on the Japanese government to commit to a transition to renewable energy.

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The G7 leaders are expected to be accompanied by several other foreign government leaders at the conference in Hiroshima this weekend. Credit: @GelCanti via Storyful

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- --Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan.

--Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan. Fossil Free Japan.

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