When walking the streets of Japan, try looking down for a moment. You’ll find that manhole covers here are not just “iron lids,” but beautiful pieces of art featuring unique local designs.
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[Heading H2] Why are Japanese manholes so colorful? Since the 1980s, custom-designed manhole covers have been created across Japan to improve the image of the sewage system. Today, there are thousands of variations nationwide, depicting local birds, flowers, and even anime characters!
[Heading H2] Where can you find them? Look around train stations, main streets in tourist areas, or sidewalks near city halls. On the way to the Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, you can even find illuminated anime manhole covers!
