Japanese Manhole Covers: From Drains to Treasured Collectibles
Japanese manhole covers have become collector's items. Some covers are now worth thousands of dollars, due to their intricate designs and rarity. Today, there are over 20,000 different manhole cover designs in Japan, and each one is a unique work of art.
In Japan, something unexpected has become highly sought after - Japanese manhole covers! Some of these covers are now worth thousands of dollars because they have intricate designs and are very rare.
This unusual trend started in the 1980s. Back then, small towns and villages in the countryside began making special designs for their drain covers. They did this to get people excited about expensive sewer projects. This way, the people who paid taxes got something special in return for their hard-earned money.
Each of these covers...