Manhole Cover Art in Japan
August 22nd, 2007 FunForever
Manhole cover design varies in cities and countries. In some countries they have plain grid manhole covers while in others they put logos and seals on them. Here is another way how manhole covers in Japan are styled. In Japan everything takes on an artistic quality, and manhole covers are no exception. So when you are in Japan make sure you check beneath your feet.
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1. QueenBeeMarketing | August 22nd, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Ooh Cool!! I wish ours were this interesting!
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3. idiwidi | August 23rd, 2007 at 1:05 am
I’ve seen some of these in Tokyo. Really cool.
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4. Edward Thorstein | September 4th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Makes me wonder why no one takes these, I mean they look nice and they’re just sitting there. I mean aside from the heavy weight it couldn’t be that hard with the aid of a vehicle.
5. Brendan | September 4th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
The 3rd one from the top (with the little guy pointing up at the text) says “Idling Stop”, which is a slogan promoting drivers to turn off their car engines when parked or when waiting at the lights for a long cycle.
6. BanjoPlayingHamster | September 5th, 2007 at 2:30 am
That can’t be in Japan; there’s no tentacle pr0n!
7. red | September 5th, 2007 at 3:40 am
Nice collection. I recognize one! I used to live in Minoh - so was pretty pleased to see the Mino one (with the picture of a water fall). Many memories from that water fall. Thanks for the memories.
8. Stefan | September 5th, 2007 at 7:59 am
I remember the Hakodate one from my last Japan trip. I’ve also take a picture of it
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10. yangman | September 5th, 2007 at 10:01 am
People do take these, actually — although, IIRC, there are harsher punishments for stealing manhole covers than run-of-the-mill theft.
Also, these things are heavy. It’s not that simple to simply hoist one up into a car and run away, especially if it’s one located on streets where cars can’t get in.
Besides, where would one put something that big in one’s tiny apartment?
11. Kevin | September 5th, 2007 at 11:28 am
check out this one i found in seattle…
http://www.kevincornwell.com/gallery//images/2007/20070730%20Seattle/IMG_2446.jpg
12. segfault | September 5th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Here’s a one from Osaka. I’ll see if I can find the one from Tokyo. Great pictures btw.
13. Kat Tanaka Okopnik | October 5th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Gorgeous.
The second image should really be flipped 180 degrees - it’s upside down.
14. Tweety | October 10th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Wow,that’s really awesome.Wish we had those in my city,at least a couple here and there would make the whole place a lot more interesting!
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