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Japanese Manhole Covers

What began as an engineering necessity has evolved into a national curiosity and an unlikely art form.

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Remo Giuffré
Mar 10, 2026
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Manhole cover in Tokyo. Photo credit: Bagzhan Sadvakassov on Unsplash

In a country renowned for its attention to detail and reverence for aesthetics, it should come as no surprise that even the most utilitarian objects – such as manhole covers –have been transformed into works of public art. Across Japan, manhole covers are not only functional but beauti…

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