On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pokémon With You Foundation announced that they had concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement concerning the restoration and reconstruction following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Ishikawa Prefecture and the Pokémon With You Foundation Form a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement

本日、#一般財団法人ポケモン・ウィズ・ユー財団と能登半島地震の復旧・復興に関する包括連携協定を締結。#ピカチュウも応援に駆けつけてくれました！
20日から、のとじま水族館でスタンプラリーを開催するなど、#ポケモンの力を借りながら能登を元気にしていきます。 pic.twitter.com/sQMCOG2hNM

— 石川県「もっといしかわ」 (@motto_ishikawa) July 17, 2024

The Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture suffered immense damage from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on Monday, January 1, 2024.
While some residents are still living in evacuation centers, restoration work is progressing in various places.

It has been announced that a portion of the experiential aquarium, "Notojima Aquarium," located in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is scheduled to reopen starting Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Pikachu also attended the press conference to show support, and a stamp rally will be held starting the same day, with the goal of bringing energy back to Noto with the help of Pokémon.