Manhole covers Japan

The words ‘street art’ take on a whole new meaning if you look at these manhole covers. It’s apparently a Japanese custom to have manhole covers that are even more amazing than most art in a museum. 

Credit: Daderot

If we talk about things you ‘must-see’,  then how about you look at your own feet? Maybe you’re stepping over a manhole cover that’s been beautifully decorated with flowers, castles or funny characters.

Manhole covers Japan

Below is a small collection of manhole covers in Japan. I sorted a few of them by city, and the last ones are very colorful and can be found across Japan.

Manhole covers Osaka

Credits: Daiju Azuma from KOBE, そらみみ, Daiju Azuma from KOBE & Laika ac.

Manhole covers in Hokkaido

Credits: Prosperosity & Rodriseb.

Manhole covers in Nagoya

Credits: both そらみみ

Manhole covers in Kobe

Credits: Daiju Azuma uit KOBE, Japan, Designed Manhole cover, Kōbe& Tomomarusan. 

Manhole covers in Tokyo

Credits: chidorian, Thirteen-fri, Thirteen-fri & Daderot.

Manhole covers Japan

Credits:  tokoro koko, Urashimataro, Rei, 掬茶, Thirteen-fri, Yamaguchi Yoshiaki, そらみみ, そらみみ.