Pokemon-themed manhole covers are widespread in Japan, attracting tourists to lesser-known areas. The manhole cover in Pippu, ...

OSAKA: The organiser for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo said Monday (April 7) that a high concentration of methane was detected ...

OSAKA—Potentially explosive methane gas was detected at the Osaka Expo venue here on April 6, one week before the event’s ...

Methane levels exceeding safety standards were found in an underground utility pit on the western side of the Yumeshima venue ...

SENDAI—Miyagi Prefecture will install manhole covers featuring characters from the “Pokemon” video game series in 20 inland cities and towns, giving “PokeLids” to all municipalities in ...