Pokemon-themed spots on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Pokemon-themed spots on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Pokemon-themed statue at a scenic spot in Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, is pictured on July 7, 2026. The statue is part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula after a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and heavy rain later that year.

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