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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

Osaka Castle

Ishioka drain cover depicting the lion dog

Wajima drain cover depicting Gojinjo-daiko from Nafune village

Fuji town in Shizuoka Prefecture depicting Mt Fuji

Marugame Drain Cover from Takamatsu Prefecture

Onsen town Arima in Kobe

Hakuba and the Alps in Nagano Prefecture

Folk tale Momotaro

Inasa flower town in Shizuoka Prefecture

Wajima drain cover depicting Gojinjo-daiko from Nafune village

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Yanai is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

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

Japanese Manhole form Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Art depicting steam locomotive and cherry blossom.

Japanese Manhole form Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Art depicting steam locomotive and cherry blossom.

Japanese Manhole Cover Art from Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu.

Japanese Manhole Cover Art from Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu.

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

Ishioka drain cover depicting the lion dog

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

Shimanto drain cover from Kochi Prefecture - back print

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

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

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