The BGS 8 NM-MT Pokemon Center Tohoku Postcard featuring Morioka Sansa Odori Festival with a female Pikachu is a limited edition collectible card game item from Japan. Manufactured by Nintendo in 2025, this 4x6 postcard card stock showcases characters such as Pikachu, Grookey, Politoed, and Victini in a unique design specific to the 2025 Pokemon Center Tohoku reopening. A promo rarity item, this non-TCG postcard is a must-have for collectors and fans of the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
This artwork depicts the Morioka Sansa Odori Festival (Iwate Prefecture), featuring Pikachu, Victini, Politoed, and Grookey.
The Postcard image is part of a commemorative collection released on March 14, 2025, to celebrate the grand reopening of Pokémon Center Tohoku in Sendai.
Merchandise: In addition to postcards, this specific "Sansa Dance Pikachu" design was featured on official card sleeves, stickers, and plushies.
Series: It is one of six designs in the Tohoku festival series, which includes other iconic celebrations like the Aomori Nebuta and Sendai Tanabata festivals.
The Morioka Sansa Odori FestivalHeld annually from August 1 to 4, this festival is renowned for having the largest taiko drum parade in the world.
Origin Legend: Long ago, a demon named Rasetsu tormented the locals. After being captured by the deity of Mitsuishi Shrine, the demon pledged to stop by leaving a handprint on a large rock. This legend also gave "Iwate" its name, meaning "rock hand".
Traditions: The villagers celebrated the demon's departure by dancing around the rock and chanting "Sansa, Sansa," which evolved into the modern dance.
Modern Celebration: The event features over 30,000 dancers and drummers parading through Morioka. A key highlight is the Wa-odori, a circle dance where spectators are encouraged to join in.
This also features a female pikachu which is evident by the heart shaped tail - very rare.