Summary
A mystery donor gave Osaka, a city in Japan, about $3.6 million in gold bars to help repair its old water systems. The donation of 21 kilograms of gold will be used to fix the city's leaking water pipes, which have become a safety concern.
Key Facts
- A mystery donor gave Osaka 21 kilograms of gold bars worth $3.6 million.
- The donation will help fix the city's aging water pipes.
- Osaka recorded over 90 water pipe leaks last financial year.
- The city's mayor expressed gratitude for the generous donation.
- The mystery donor had previously given 500,000 yen for waterworks.
- Many Japanese cities have old water and sewage pipes that need replacing.
- More than 20% of Japan's water pipes are over 40 years old.
- Sinkholes related to pipe problems have caused safety concerns in Japan.
