Yet more manhole covers

マンホールの蓋

Japanese manhole covers, which come in a variety of designs depending on locality, utility type and the manufacturer of the manhole cover, have caught the imagination of a growing number of "drainspotters" from around the world.



I have really started to get into finding interesting manhole covers as I walk around in Japan. The one above is from Matsue City, Shimane, and shows a giant stone lantern on the shore of Lake Shinji.

Matsue City, Shimane

Drain, Matsue City, Shimane. This one depicts the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn.

Tsuwano town, Shimane.

Drain, Matsue City, Shimane.

Another version of the same design as earlier from Matsue City, Shimane.

Hirata City, Shimane.

Tsuwano Town, Shimane. The town is famous for the giant carp in its waterways and laid-back Edo period atmosphere.

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Nanzenji Temple, Kyoto