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Popular 'Poké Lids' Arrive in 8 New Hokkaido Municipalities! Featuring Designs with Alolan Vulpix, Vulpix, and Other Pokémon Friends

2025.12.03

Assabu Town Sapporo City Sunagawa City Tsubetsu Town Betsukai Town Horonobe Town

On October 15, 2025, new Pokémon-themed manhole covers, known as 'Poké Lids,' were unveiled in eight new municipalities across Hokkaido. The collection features a variety of unique designs that not only showcase Alolan Vulpix and Vulpix, who serve as part of the 'Hokkaido Lover Discovery Team,' but also highlight the distinct characteristics of each region in Hokkaido.

New Designs Debut in 8 Hokkaido Municipalities!

Appointed to the 'Hokkaido Lover Discovery Team' to promote Hokkaido's charms both locally and abroad are leader Alolan Vulpix and deputy leader Vulpix. While Poké Lids featuring Alolan Vulpix and Vulpix have been installed throughout Hokkaido before, eight new municipalities, including Sapporo and Sunagawa, have now been added to the list.

Each design not only reflects the local characteristics of its area, but Pokémon fans are in for a special treat. For instance, the design in Sunagawa City, famous for its sweets, features Slurpuff, while the design in Yubetsu Town, known for flowers like tulips, showcases Cutiefly.

SPOT Assabu Town, Hokkaido