Osaka Japan Manhole Cover Magnets

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

Fuji town in Shizuoka Prefecture depicting Mt Fuji

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

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

Shimanto drain cover from Kochi Prefecture - back print

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

ink design

Sano City drain cover depicting Sanomaru

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