Manhole Covers in Japan

In Japan, each city seems to make its own distinctive manhole covers, reflecting local landmarks or special interests. In Osaka, there is, of course, the iconic Osaka castle. 

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In Hiroshima, there are cranes, presumably a symbol for peace.

There is also the nasty, fun-to-watch okonomimura. 

And the local professional baseball team, Toyo Carp.

In Fukuoka, plum blossoms are everywhere, in the trees, pastries, food, …  Hence it is no surprise that they are also on manhole covers.  

In Kyoto, we found not a manhole cover, but a distinctive street sign set in the middle of a junction. 

They all make walking the streets that much more interesting.  Hong Kong, in fact, is starting to join in the fun. With distinctive manhole covers beginning to appear in some districts recently.