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213. Beneath Your Feet: The World of Decorative Manhole Covers in Japan | マンホー‪ル‬ Everyday Japanese Podcast

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Embark on an exploration of Japan's decorative manhole covers, from Kagawa's Slowpoke to Osaka Castle motifs. Learn about the community of "manholers" who collect manhole cards and how these colorful covers serve as a canvas for expressing local identity and culture. This episode reveals the surprising artistry found in everyday streetscapes and the story behind this fascinating aspect of Japanese urban design.

Check out our transcripts, video podcasts, and Japanese learning resources at⁠⁠: https://sayurisaying.com/japan-manhole-covers-exploration

Please consider a donation to support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sayurisaying⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Embark on an exploration of Japan's decorative manhole covers, from Kagawa's Slowpoke to Osaka Castle motifs. Learn about the community of "manholers" who collect manhole cards and how these colorful covers serve as a canvas for expressing local identity and culture. This episode reveals the surprising artistry found in everyday streetscapes and the story behind this fascinating aspect of Japanese urban design.

Check out our transcripts, video podcasts, and Japanese learning resources at⁠⁠: https://sayurisaying.com/japan-manhole-covers-exploration

Please consider a donation to support this podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sayurisaying⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

8 分鐘