6 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Hokkaido to commemorate Rokon Day. Each of them is a one-of-a-kind design depicting Rokon and Alolan Rokon, Hokkaido's favorite Pokémon.

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://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1665554038304145412

6 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Mie Prefecture. The new manholes feature the support Pokémon Mijumaru and are based on images of various landscapes in the prefecture. They will be installed in: Kameyama City, Asahi Town, Meiwa Town, Odai Town, Watarai Town, and Kiho Town.


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://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1634033842074861568 and https://twitter.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1634026484976488449

4 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The new manholes depict various Pokémon including Arbo, Dogas, Nyarth, Chonchie and Emperte and are based on images of various landscapes in the prefecture.


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.

Arbo and Dogas are famous as the original Pokémon partners for Rocket Gang members Musashi and Kojiro in the Pocket Monsters anime. Ganryu Island is said to be the place where the great swordsmen Musashi Miyamoto and Kojiro Sasaki fought a duel, so you can see that the Pokémon selection for these PokéLids was made because of the name connection.

In addition, Nyarth, a member of the Rocket Gang, also makes an appearance in the illustration of the Arbo and Dogas PokeLids. On the Arbo lid, Nyarth silhouette can be seen behind a tree, and on the Dogas lid, Nyarth's tail can be seen in the foreground.

Ganryū-jima is an island with a circumference of about 1.6 km, located between Honshū and Kyūshū and is accessible via ferry from Shimonoseki Harbor. It is famous for the duel between Musashi Miyamoto and Kojiro Sasaki. On the island, you can imagine the duel between Musashi and Kojiro at their statues.

Sources: https://twitter.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1618119018543722499 and https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1618141626706059266

9 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Fukushima Prefecture. The new manholes depict various Pokémon including the Fukushima Support Pokémon Lucky, Peroppafu, and Gorirander and are based on images of various landscapes in the prefecture. They will be installed in nine cities, towns, and villages, so please look forward to them!

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://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1595613176141422594

4 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. The new manholes depict seven Pokémon including Kabuto, Bakphoon, and Dendimushi and are based on images of various landscapes in Toyohashi City and will be installed on July 25th, 2022.

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://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1547793100323442698

13 new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Iwate Prefecture. The new manholes depict Isitsubute and other Pokémon and are based on images of various landscapes in Iwate Prefecture, and will be installed throughout the area.

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://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1543066960543481859

Eight new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Fukushima Prefecture. The new manholes depict Lucky and other Pokémon and are based on images of various landscapes in Fukushima Prefecture, and will be installed throughout the area. Pictures from the reveal have been added to an Imageboard thread.


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://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1524298311951339520

Seven new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Mie Prefecture. This is the first time that PokéLids will be installed in the Prefecture. The new manholes depict Mijumaru and other Pokémon and are based on images of various landscapes in Mie Prefecture, and will be installed throughout the area starting on March 11th, 2022. Pictures from the reveal have been added to an Imageboard thread.


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://twitter.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1501832874244280320 and https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1501845344438603781

Three new Pokémon Utility Hole Covers, or PokéLids (Pokéfuta ポケふた) were unveiled for Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, known as the home of the Koka Ninja. February 22nd is known as Ninja Day (忍者の日) and Greninja appearing at the unveiling made perfect sense. The three new manholes depict Gekogashira and Gekkouga and are based on images of various landscapes in Koka City, and will be installed in the city. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


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.

Unveiling Videos:

Location of the new PokéLids in Koka City

① Gekkouga Pokefuta: 600 Ryuboshi, Konancho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県甲賀市甲南町竜法師600)
② Gekkouga Pokefuta: 230 Kitanauchi, Minakuchi-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県甲賀市水口町北内貴230)
③ Gekkouga and Gekogashira: 507-2 Okubo, Koka-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県甲賀市甲賀町大久保507番地2)

Sources: https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1495971648394219523, https://twitter.com/pokemon_pdc/status/1495942204082524164 and https://twitter.com/poke_times/status/1495971688147738625

The Flying Pikachu Project continues in 2022 with a new project announced in Okinawa Prefecture. Pikachu wearing kariyushi shirt is back in Pokémon GO and new PokéLids will be installed throughout the prefecture in February and March 2022. Other events throughout the year have also been announced such as the Pikachu parade and POKEGÉNIC.

Flying Pikachu Project Launches New Initiative in Okinawa Prefecture

The Pokémon Company has announced a new initiative of the Flying Pikachu Project to promote the fun of travel. Welcome to Okinawa! Poké Gathering Chu (めんそーれ沖縄！ポケんちゅ集合チュウ) is an initiative which will be implemented with the cooperation of Okinawa Prefecture and the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB). It will include various events and initiatives in Okinawa Prefecture, including a live show in Chatan Town.

The Pikachu parade and POKEGÉNIC, where you can take pictures with various photogenic Pokémon decorations, are scheduled to be held for everyone's enjoyment.

Pikachu Jet BC2 enters service! Design unveiled!

Pikachu Jet BC 2, the second of the specially painted aircraft Pikachu Jet BC, will be in service at the end of May 2022. On the fuselage is an image of the sea, with the eye-catching feature of a Wailord drawn at almost its actual size. Not only is Pikachu flying in the sky, but also Shaymin and Koiking's will accompany you on your flight. Other Pokémon like Sunnygo are also depicted, so look for them when you see the Pikachu Jet BC2 in the sky.

Pikachu Parade

The Pikachu Parade will be held, with cute Pikachus marching to the rhythm.
Date: Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8th, 2022
Location: Symbol Road in American Village, Chatan Town
Time: 13:00~ / 16:00~ (tentative)
Admission: Free

YouTube Clip - Project Pikachu Parade in Chatan - Pokémon Kids TV

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMastm3RMaU

Flying Pikachu Project Pikachu Live Show in Chatan

Pikachu and HY, a band from Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, who wrote the theme song for the Flying Pikachu Project, Sorairo (空色), will perform a live show, including that song and other songs.


Members of HY
HIDEYUKI SHINZATO (新里英之) (Vocals & Guitar)
SHUN NAKA (名嘉 俊) (Drums)
SHINSUKE KYODA (許田信介) (Base)
IZUMI NAKASONE (仲宗根泉) (Keyboard & Vocals)
Website: https://hy-road.net/

To participate in the event, you need to apply for the Pikachu Live Show in Chatan tour (paid tour) in advance.

Date: May 7th, 2022, May 8th, 2022
Location: Chatan Town, Chatan Park Baseball Stadium
Time: 19:30 - 20:15 (tentative)
How to enter: Apply in advance

To participate in the Pikachu Live Show in Chatan, you need to register in advance. Please note that you will not be able to participate if you arrive on the day of the show.

YouTube Clip - Project Pikachu Live Show in Chatan - Pokémon Kids TV

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1zVj8XPshQ

Flying Pikachu Project POKEGÉNIC in Chatan

Photogenic decorative locations featuring various Pokémon will be displayed in Chatan. Please look for them, take pictures, and share them with others. Try out different poses and enjoy taking photos. Please be aware of your surroundings when taking photos.


Location: Various places in American Village, Chatan Town

Initiatives in Miyakojima

Photogenic decorative locations will appear at Shimojijima Airport, where the Pikachu Jet will be in service, and Pokémon wrapped buses and Pokélids will also appear on Miyakojima.


The buses running from Shimojijima Airport to Miyakojima City are now decorated with Pokémon designs! Two designs will be available: one showing the sea where Sunnygo and Lovecus live, and the other showing Tamanta and Zenigame swimming gracefully.

POKEGÉNIC at Shimojijima Airport!
POKEGÉNIC, where you can take photogenic pictures with Pokémon, will be welcoming you at Shimojijima Airport. Look for the Pokémon at the airport and have fun taking pictures of them.

New Products:

Kumika (Vol. 2) クミカ（第二弾）
Release status: Scheduled for release in March 2022
Price: 280 yen (tax included)
Kumika is a paper craft that you can make and display! Collect and own these cards or send and share them as postcards. It is the perfect souvenir product to take home as a wonderful memory of Okinawa.


Pineapple Leaf Fiber Straws (パイナップル葉繊維ストロー)
Availability: On sale now Price: 350 yen (tax included) This straw is an environmentally friendly product made of 100% natural materials, including corn starch and the residue from extracting fibers from pineapple leaves that were left in the field after harvesting and were discarded.


SHIMA DENIM Pouch / Coaster
Availability: Scheduled for release in March 2022
Price: Pouch 4,000 yen / Coaster 1,000 yen (tax included)
This item (pouch / coaster) is made by upcycling bagasse, the dregs of pressed sugar cane. Pikachu is embroidered adorably on the bagasse denim fabric, which is light and has a unique luster.


Soft Caramels (生キャラメル)
Availability: Now on sale
Price: 680 yen each (tax included)
These caramels are made by the caramel specialty store Ma San Michel (マーサンミッシェル). Each of the five flavors has a different design, so enjoy them as they melt in your mouth.


Sanshin Set (Bingata style design) 三線セット（紅型風デザイン）
Availability: Now on sale Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
The sanshin, a traditional Okinawan musical instrument, has been given a Bingata style design accented with a silhouette of Pikachu. It also comes with a cloth case for storage, a bachi, practice sheet music, and a CD, making it the perfect product for those who are just starting out with the sanshin.

Source: https://flying-pikachu.com/jp/