Anonymous donor gives Osaka $3.6 million in gold bars to repair water system
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Summary
A mystery donor has anonymously given Osaka, Japan 21kg of gold bars worth approximately $3.6 million to help repair the city's aging water system. The donation was made in November 2025, with the donor requesting anonymity. Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama expressed profound gratitude, stating he was 'lost for words' and had 'nothing but appreciation' for the generous gesture. The gold will be used to fund critical infrastructure improvements to Osaka's waterworks system.
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Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama told a press conference
Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture
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