5 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLid (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for
Fukui prefecture on September 26th, 2024. The new manholes feature Kairyu, and other Pokémon. Illustrator
sowsow confirmed that they did the artwork for all 5 of these lids.
Video:
Lids:
Each PokéLids is an original design and each is unique with the aim of promoting the appeal of Pokémon and each region they are installed in throughout Japan.
The PokéLids that are installed will gradually become PokéStops for the location-based game Pokémon GO for smartphones.
Sources:
https://x.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1839170870222475301 and
https://x.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1839137825851077032