# The U.S. Government's Mario, Pokémon and Naruto Meme Posting Could Damage These Franchises, Japanese Officials Warn

> Japanese officials have repeatedly requested that the U. S. government stop its meme posting involving characters and franchises such as Mario, Pokémon and Naruto.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/the-us-governments-mario-pokmon-and-naruto-meme-posting-could-damage-these-franchises-japanese-officials-warn?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a747c0e278a27d478710320)
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a747c0e278a27d478710320

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