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Painted Sewer Covers Show Japan’s Commitment to Beauty

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Painted Sewer Covers Show Japan’s Commitment to Beauty
 Published: Dec 30, 08
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You have got to hand it to the Japanese for over complicating everything. These awesome drain covers are no exception.

There is a massive geek following for these covers in Japan, to the extent that they get stolen a fair bit too. I can tell you, that would never happen in the UK. Geektastically, the finest drain covers are even highlighted on Google Maps.

Why the hell not decorate them? There HAVE to be drain covers, so why not make them as beautiful as possible?

References:  jackfrost.blog

Filed In:  bizarre,  lifestyle,  regional,  world






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Bianca Bartz on Dec 29, 08  4,469 Trends   3,530 Comments
Amazing! There is no reason why something like this isn't possible in any city. It doesn't have to cost anything -- if you gave artists (whether high school students or pros) the chance to create a piece of permanent city art, they would jump at the chance .
Bianca Bartz on Dec 29, 08  4,469 Trends   3,530 Comments 0
Favorited by Bianca Bartz on Dec 29, 08
Ayman Helweh on Dec 30, 08  2,236 Trends   2,640 Comments
I agree with you Bianca. I hope it becomes mainstream in more cities.
Ayman Helweh on Dec 30, 08  2,236 Trends   2,640 Comments 0

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