Japan’s Illustrative Manhole Covers

5 Feb 2010, tagged in Japan, manhole

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Japan is well-known for their “cuteness” culture. One thing that really struck me is how Japanese decorate their cities manhole cover into some really interesting piece of art. The design and illustrative are very colorful and in high detail. Mostly are displaying the city most proud landmark, animals or events. I hope these manhole can sprout you many inspirations. Here are 38 illustrative manhole covers in Japan.

Does manhole cover in your city looks interesting?

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Kuswanto Kuswanto is Chief Creative Editor, he is a Nendoroid collector and loves to learn and find new way to improve Petshopbox Studio. He also have tumblr blog, collecting inspiration juice.Follow him on twitter @kuswanto.

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http://sandclow.blogspot.com sandclow

yes, overwhelming visualization. they are crazy with cuteness.

they are indeed visual people. everywhere from map, street direction, announcement, advertisement, and even official notice you will find characters!
http://ncus.me Kuswanto

Totaly different than other country.

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