Japan Manhole Cover Magnets

Bowing Nara Deer at Nara Park

Fuji town in Shizuoka Prefecture depicting Mt Fuji

Yamatoshi drain cover from Okayama Prefecture, depicting an azure winged magpie - back print

Shimanto drain cover from Kochi Prefecture - back print

ink design

Sano City drain cover depicting Sanomaru

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.

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan

From the street of Japan