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Popular manhole covers from all over Japan

manhole cover of Adachi

One of the lids in the so-called "Takenotsuka Manhole Cover Street", which is one of the most densely populated color manhole covers in the 23 wards. Children wearing running shirts with lids depicting the scenery of catching fish? The scenery of the shopping street is reminiscent of Showa nostalgia. There are few vestiges left now, but it seems to imitate the irrigation moats called Senju Moat and Takenotsuka Moat on the side of the Akayama Kaido.

Manhole cover of Setagaya

A color lid installed on the Kitazawa River Green Road from Akatsutsumi to Mishuku. The murmuring is reproduced along the Kitazawa River that once flowed around here, but what is flowing is the reclaimed water treated at the Ochiai Water Reclamation Center of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Sewerage. The scenery of the Kitazawa River on the passing day is engraved on the lid and goes beyond the times.

Manhole cover of Kodaira City

Mt. Fuji, which Japanese people love, is also used as a manhole cover in various places. It is surprising that it is not only the lid of Shizuoka and Yamanashi at your knees, but also the lid of Tama City and Kodaira City in Tokyo, and the lid of Ibaraki Itako City (former Ushibori Town) in the distance. This lid, which depicts the train running in a residential area and Mt. Fuji with an idyllic touch, is exhibited not only on the street but also at the "Kodaira City Fureai Sewerage Museum".

Manhole cover of Hachioji City

A lid on which the intangible folk cultural property "Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo", which should take measures such as creating national records, is drawn. The dynamic appearance of "Sanbaso", one of the performances of the car doll, is depicted. Near the coordinate lid of the manhole card in Hachioji Castle, the lid of Odawara City and the lid of Yorii Town are installed. I call it the official cross-border lid, but because it was an area that was once controlled by Mr. Hojo, it was set up at the edge of the sister city agreement.

Manhole cover of Former Itsukaichi

The lid of Itsukaichi Town that existed until 1995 when Itsukaichi Town and Akigawa City merged as Akiruno City. The useful life of the iron lid is 15 years for roadways and 30 years for others, so there is a possibility that the names of the disappeared cities, towns and villages remain. It can be said that the real pleasure of manhole cover hobbies is to walk around unknown towns over such land records.

Manhole cover of Hino city

The lid of Toshizo Hijikata, who made a name for himself as the deputy director of the Shinsengumi. It was set up in his birthplace, Hino City, to commemorate his 150th anniversary of his death. What is interesting is the location of the installation, the unique style of poles being built around it and interfering with it, which gives a sense of respect to the great locals.
(This photo was taken from outside the pole.)

Manhole cover of Tachikawa city

The lid of the Tachikawa character "Kururin". A situation in which Kururin is peeking from inside by shifting the manhole cover. This design of shifting the manhole cover is unique and has a three-dimensional effect.

Manhole cover of Setagaya (Ultraman)

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An impressive lid with a silhouette drawn on a bright red background. This silhouette jumped over time from the video of the opening song of "Ultraman" broadcast in 1966, and was incorporated into the design of the lid. It can only be said that it is wonderful to have a modern design while respecting the original. It is engraved on the ground that Tsuburaya Productions, which produces the Ultmann series, was founded in Setagaya Ward.

Manhole cover of Tokyo's 23 wards

A color lid that clearly shows the flowers of the capital of Tokyo, "Yoshino cherry tree," the tree of the capital, "Ginkgo," and the bird of the capital, "Black-headed gull." The design of seagulls placed on the outer circumference has been taken over by the lids of "Ultraman" in Setagaya Ward, "Monchhichi" in Katsushika Ward, "Atom" in Chiyoda Ward, and "March Comes In Like Lion" in Shibuya Ward.
* This manhole cover is not installed on the street. It is exhibited at the Kuramae Water House. The facility tour may be canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus. Please check the business status in advance when you come to the museum.

Sapporo City

Sapporo is the political, economic and cultural center of Hokkaido. There are still buildings that tell the history of Hokkaido, such as the former Hokkaido Government Building, which has been in charge of politics for about 80 years, the Sapporo Clock Tower, and Hokkaido University, which opened as Sapporo Agricultural College in 1876. It is also popular as a "food town" where ingredients are gathered from all over Hokkaido, which is a treasure trove of ingredients. You can also enjoy a rich food culture such as local gourmet such as ramen, soup curry and Genghis Khan, freshly picked vegetables and fruits, and fresh fish.

Hakodate City

Hakodate is a tourist city visited by more than 5 million people annually. It has been repeatedly selected as "the most attractive city in Japan (Regional Brand Survey by Brand Research Institute)", and its beautiful night view, fresh seafood, and traditional townscape are gaining popularity. Even in Hokkaido, there is little snow in winter and it is easy to spend in summer. Since the opening of Hakodate Port in 1859, the unique modern and retro atmosphere that quickly adopted Western culture remains in Hakodate today.

Aomori City

Aomori City is located in the center of Aomori Prefecture, and has developed as a transportation and logistics hub connecting Honshu and Hokkaido since the Edo period, and is a hub city for transportation, administration, economy, and culture in the northeastern part of Japan. Surrounded by beautiful nature such as the Hakkoda Mountains and Mutsu Bay, Aomori City is blessed with seasonal landscapes and abundant ingredients such as apples, cassis, sea cucumbers and scallops. In addition, it has a wealth of treasures that can only be found here, such as the culture and history of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, which represents Japan, and the Sannai Maruyama Site, which aims to be registered as a World Heritage Site. It is a very attractive city.

Kuji City

Kuji City is located in Iwate Kita Sanriku. Broad-leaved trees grow thick in the mountains, and you can enjoy the outdoors in the summer and skiing in the winter. The "Northern Limit Ama", a general term for ama who are active on the Kosode coast of Kuji City, in the northern part of the Rikuchu Kaigan National Park, which has a total length of 180 km, became a big topic in the drama. It is a rich city blessed with local resources as a production center of amber, which boasts beautiful nature and one of the largest in Japan, and is blessed with abundant seafood, mountain food, traditional events and culture.

Tsukuba City

Tsukuba is a city in the southern part of Ibaraki prefecture with a population of about 240,000. Since the opening of the Tsukuba Express, Tsukuba Station and Akihabara Station have been connected in a minimum of 45 minutes, with good access to the city center and an increasing number of people commuting to the Tokyo metropolitan area. The charm of Tsukuba is that you can enjoy various lifestyles, with the urban area where you can enjoy shopping, gourmet food, and events coexisting with the idyllic area where you can relax and enjoy nature. In addition, there are many opportunities to come into contact with science and nature, such as research institutes, city parks, outdoor facilities, and rental farms. "Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road", where you can enjoy cycling while looking at Mt. Tsukuba and Kasumigaura, is also popular with bicycle lovers.

Utsunomiya City

Utsunomiya is known as "Gyoza Town", but it is actually "Cocktail Town", "Jazz Town", "Bicycle Town", "Professional Sports Town", "Hyakunin Isshu Town", "Oya Stone Town". It's a city with many attractions such as "Climbing Town". Utsunomiya City has a city and nature that are in harmony with each other, and it is fun to eat, more fun to live in, and rich in life. Please look for your favorite "Charm of Utsunomiya".

Himi city

There is a reason why Himi fish is delicious. The abundant river water, the topography of Toyama Bay, and the seawater create a perfect fishing ground environment. To the store. Fish caught in a perfect fishing ground environment are lined up on the table with Kitokito (meaning fresh in Toyama dialect). The deliciousness of the fish caught in Toyama Bay, which is called "natural cage", is different from the others. Please try the fish dishes in Himi.

Katsuyama City

Katsuyama City, which is called the "Dinosaur Town," is one of the leading dinosaur fossil producing areas in Japan, and many world-class fossils have been excavated. In addition to dinosaur fossils, there are spots where you can experience the activities of the earth from ancient times from the geology and topography, so it is certified as one of the "Japan Geoparks". You can meet various dinosaurs in the city, including the popular spot "Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum", so please look for it.

Atami City

Atami City is located in the easternmost part of Shizuoka Prefecture and is one of the leading hot spring tourist destinations in Japan. It is a city blessed with abundant nature such as mountains and the sea, with good accessibility, about 50 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo. In recent years, it has become popular as a travel destination for young people, and there are plenty of restaurants and restaurants that sell various sweets. The Atami Sea Fireworks Festival, which is held throughout the year, is a highly powerful and highly recommended event.

Toyohashi City

A manhole cover designed for people, greenery, ports, and towns, centered on Toyohashi City's world-class international trading port, Mikawa Port. Mikawa Port is a marine transportation base located in the center of Japan, and the number and amount of automobiles imported are both the largest in Japan (as of 2020).

Taishi Town

Taishi Town is located in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture, in a corner of the West Harima area where the Banshu Plain spreads. It plays a wide-area bridging role with. In addition to Prince Shotoku's mausoleum, Totatsu, Emperor Yōmei, Suiko, and Emperor Kotoku's tombs, many ancient tombs are scattered around, and it is also called the Valley of the Royal Mausoleum. Events throughout the four seasons, such as the Prince Seitokai in the spring, the Karakawa Firefly Appreciation Party in the summer, and the Takenouchi Kaido Light Road Festival in the fall, are held by the residents.

Himeji City

Himeji Castle, a national treasure, became Japan's first world cultural heritage in December 1993, along with Horyuji Temple in Nara. Himeji Castle is nicknamed "Shirasagi Castle" because of its graceful appearance as if a white egret spread its wings. It features a bright white castle wall made of white plastered baskets and a simultaneous castle tower in which the large castle tower on the 5th floor and 7th floor and the small castle towers in the east, west, and dry are connected by a turret. The main castle tower of Himeji Castle that we are seeing now was built in 1609 (Keicho 14). Even now, more than 400 years later, it still retains its beautiful appearance.

Okayama City

Okayama City is known nationwide as a production center for high-quality fruits such as Momotaro, Kibi Dango, Saidaiji Kaiyo, which is famous for the Hadaka Festival, and Muscat and White Peach. Historically, it has prospered as the birthplace of Kibi culture since ancient times, and many historic sites still remain in the western part of the city. In the center, there are Okayama Castle and Okayama Korakuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, forming an urban space where rich nature and culture are in harmony. This time, "Okayama, the town where" Momotaro Densetsu "was born-a story of demon extermination invited by the heritage of ancient Kibi" (Okayama City, Kurashiki City, Soja City, Akaiwa City) was selected as a Japanese heritage site.

Hiroshima city

Hiroshima is called the "city of water" because six beautiful rivers flow through the city. In 1589, Mori Terumoto established Hiroshima Castle (also known as "Koi Castle") in the large delta of the Ota River Delta. It goes back to when it was built. It was named "Hiroshima" because this delta looked like a big island. The carp boy's design manhole cover has autumn leaves that make you feel like Hiroshima for those who visit Mazda Stadium. There is also a design manhole cover for the championship commemorative version, so please have a look at it locally.

Takamatsu City

Setonaikai National Park and Yashima, one of the landmarks of Takamatsu City designated as a national historic site and natural memorial, are the ancient battlefield where the Genpei battle was fought and the 84th sacred place of 88 places in Shikoku. There are various spots such as "Yashimaji", a landmark, and "New Yashima Aquarium", a mountaintop aquarium that is rare in the world. In 2022, the "Yashima Sanjo Exchange Base Facility" will open as a new symbol of Yashima. The building itself has the charm of art, and "panoramic" art that does not exist in Japan will also be exhibited. In 2022, the "Setouchi Triennale 2022", a contemporary art festival held once every three years, will be held on the islands of the Setouchi Sea.

Kochi City

Kochi City has developed as the political, economic and cultural center of Kochi Prefecture since the feudal era in a warm and abundant natural environment surrounded by green mountains and facing the Kuroshio-dancing Pacific Ocean in the south. Also known as the hometown of Ryoma Sakamoto, the hero of the Meiji Restoration born by Tosa, there are many places and related facilities in the city. Katsurahama, which is famous as a famous place for the moon, is a tourist attraction that represents Kochi. It is also famous as the birthplace of the festival "Yosakoi" that is now held all over the country. The Yosakoi Festival held in Kochi boasts a history of more than 50 years and is held every August.

Isahaya City

Located in the central part of Nagasaki Prefecture, the Ariake Sea in the east, Omura Bay in the west, Tachibana Bay in the south and three sides facing the sea, looking up at the Hidemine of Mt. A key point. It is also known as a specialty of vegetables and mandarins. On the cover of the design manhole that I introduced, "Meganebashi", which was designated as a national important cultural property for the first time in Japan, is drawn on Ishibashi. This spectacle bridge was built in Tenpo 10 years. It was a stone arch bridge built by the lords and people of the time over the Honmei River with the wish of permanent immortality. It was designated as the first national important cultural property in Japan.

Okinawa City

Located in the central part of the main island, Okinawa City has the second largest population after Naha City, which has a population of over 140,000. Its predecessors are Goeku Magiri and Misato Magiri during the Ryukyu Kingdom era. After the name change and merger, Koza City and Misato Village merged in 1974 to become the current "Okinawa City". As the old tray approaches, you can hear the sounds of Tyco, Sanshin, and Parlanco from all over the city. Eisa is a typical traditional event in Okinawa that takes place around July 15th of the lunar calendar.