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In most countries, the design of manhole covers is scarcely given a second thought. But after World War II, city planners in Japan proposed the idea of allowing each local municipality to design their own manhole cover as part of an effort to raise awareness for costly sewage projects. Designs would reflect local industry, culture, and history.

Bowing Nara Deer at Nara Park

Osaka Castle in Osaka

Folk tale Momotaro

Joso drain cover from Ibaraki Prefecture, featuring a Castle and Uguisu.

Ishioka drain cover depicting the lion dog

Osaka Castle

Wajima drain cover depicting Gojinjo-daiko from Nafune village

Fuji town in Shizuoka Prefecture depicting Mt Fuji

Gotemba drain cover depicting traditional Japanese countryside with Fuji-san in the background.

Wajima drain cover depicting Gojinjo-daiko from Nafune village

Marugame Drain Cover from Takamatsu Prefecture

Hakuba and the Alps in Nagano Prefecture

Sano City drain cover depicting Sanomaru

Onsen town Arima in Kobe

Folk tale Momotaro

Folk tale Momotaro

Inasa flower town in Shizuoka Prefecture

Wajima drain cover depicting Gojinjo-daiko from Nafune village

Kinosaki was a town in Kinosaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Japanese Manhole Art from Fujikawaguchiko Town with Mount Fuji and Bridge. Fujikawaguchiko is a town located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

Nagareyama is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Art depicting train and hawk.

Mizuho is a town located in the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.

Japanese Manhole Cover Art from Fuji City. Fuji is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Art depicting Kaguyahime/The bamboo Girl Legend.

Japanese Manhole Art from Hakodate. Hakodate is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Yanai is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Izumo is a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Nagareyama is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Art depicting train and hawk.

Japanese Manhole Cover Art from Fuji City. Fuji is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Art depicting Kaguyahime/The bamboo Girl Legend.

Fujinomiya is a city located in central Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Fujiyoshida is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

Japanese Manhole from Nichinan City. Nichinan is located in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture on Japan's southernmost main island, Kyūshū.

Japanese Manhole Art from Hakodate. Hakodate is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.

Mizuho is a town located in the western portion of Tokyo Prefecture, Japan.

Iiyama City is located in the mountainous far northern portion of Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The area is known for severe winters with heavy snowfall.

Izumo is a city in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.