2 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLid (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture on June 18th, 2024. The new manholes feature Hibanny, Chadeath and other Pokémon! Illustrator sowsow also confirmed that they worked on the artwork. The lids were also installed that same day.

Unveiling Ceremony:

Source: https://x.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1802927274960028057

Lids Installed:

Source: https://x.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1802952053444190679

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.

Source: https://x.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1802944333370306851