While manholes are not paid much attention in cities, in fact it looks like an eyesore in the street, whereas in Japan it is considered an art. It makes the streets even more polished with this art. Buddha will be impressed with it, who likes to see beauty even in small and trivial things.
"In Japan, due care and attention is paid to every element of urban design and the humble manhole is no exception. Best, when visiting this country, to look down occasionally. What you see may surprise and perhaps delight you. The beautiful mosaic design for a manhole in the city of Kamakura above, shows that even the most functional of objects can have artistic merit."More manhole cover arts pictures follows:
Photos via Kuriositas.com.
