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The Japan Times May 4, 2025

Eye-catching manhole covers adorned with unique designs that showcase local tourist spots and specialties have become valuable tourism assets in Japan, drawing many visitors to municipalities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/04/japan/manhole-designs-tourism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #manholes #mlit

Manhole cover designs recognized as tourism assets in Japan

The initiative to create specially designed manhole covers began as a public relations campaign to improve the image of the sewage industry.

The Japan Times

pablolarah Aug 6, 2024

🔴 Overlooked 2.0: Inspired by London's utility hole covers
Feat.: @pentagram 's Marina Willer @marinawiller
by Garrick Webster @GarrickWebster at @creativeboom
#Overlooked #manholes #utilityholecover #print

https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/overlooked-20-inspired-by-londons-utility-hole-covers/

Overlooked 2.0: Inspired by London's utility hole covers

Pentagram partner Marina Willer has announced Overlooked 2.0, a series of art prints that celebrate the artistry and history of London's ancient streets through brightly coloured reproductions of i...

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Henk Prins Feb 22, 2023

#daily #picture #manholes #california

Sydenham News & Views (Moved)Feb 3, 2023

#sydenham #se26 #crystalpalace #manholes

Spotted at the corner of Lawrie Park Avenue & Lawrie Park Gardens is a manhole sporting the inscription "The Crystal Palace District Electric Supply Co Ltd".

Google tells us the company was set up in 1891 to supply power to the Palace from the Sydenham Power Station - location unknown. They also served the houses being built in the area - and it is still doing so as part of #UKPowerNetworks I guess.

rixty Oct 26, 2017

I Found Some Beautiful Japanese Manhole Covers During My Last Trip There

Sometimes, you have to look down at your feet to discover small treasures hidden in plain sight. These are some of the beautiful Japanese manhole covers with amazing designs and colors.

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