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[Pokemon] Why does everything in the Pokemon world revolve so heavily around Pokemon?

Seriously, it seems there is no aspect of human society, from culture to commerce to crime that is not centered around Pokemon in some way. Does anyone have hobbies or careers that don't involve Pokemon? Can I go see a movie that isn't about Pokemon? Do criminals ever mug people for their money rather than their Pokemon? Is there a city somewhere with a damn walmart that sells stuff other than pokeballs and revives?
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The games are from the viewpoint of individuals *deep* into the Pokemon lifestyle. People who take it from a hobby/pet situation to a full on professional career/semi-philosophical quest. 

Pokemon are a massive part of the world (and most people with outdoorsy hobbies need a Pokemon for self-defence purposes), but there's presumably other facets of life we're not seeing from our perspective as people who are journeying to become Pokemon Masters. Dave the Artisanal Baker probably has a Pokemon or two he keeps for companionship/to help him out around the bakery, but he probably goes to a pottery class on his weekends, and plays Dungeons and Dragon-types every Wednesday, rather than going to train at the Fire Gym.

It's kinda like how if you followed the life story of say, a professional athlete or expert rock climber, you'd get a very different worldview than following an investment banker. We even get the occasional hint of other hobby subcultures, like the cyclists or swimmers; presumably, these people are getting their hobby-gear at some speciality stores that the Player Characters never need to hit up, because we play as hardcore Pokemon trainers.