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October 25, 2007
Manholes Making Sewers A Little Prettier
The next time you're in Japan, pay attention to sewer openings and manhole covers. It's easy to miss but you'll be glad if you stop because they're really nice.
No two manholes are the same with some depicting history while other are a bit more kawaii in nature. Regardless of design, they're intricate and are yet just one other fascinating tidbit about Japan.
And FYI, that is not a Swastika. That is a Buddhist symbol that was used long before the Nazis. In fact, many ancient cultures have used that symbol.
Check out this manhole flickr pool
via Pink Tentacle
Posted by tranism at 12:25 PM | Permalink
Comments
Actually, it is a swastika. The Hindu name for the bhuddist symbol is Swaustika. so....
damn nazis making this kind of stupid crap happening.
Posted by: macha88 at October 25, 2007 3:43 PM
After a six week trip to Japan, I grew very accustomed to seeing awesome covers like this. Some has such skill you'd doubt that they are left on the floor.
Posted by: Rowan McDonald at October 26, 2007 2:59 PM