Kobe, belonging to the UNESCO Cities of Design, takes advantage of its creative potential to support the social and economic development of the region. A certain sense of design can be felt across the whole city, which includes even manhole covers. Have a look at a selection of them here.
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Manhole Covers of Kobe
A remarkable sense of design and attention to detail
Community writer
Manhole cover in the front of Marui OIOI department store at Sannomiya station
Jazz Street manhole cover at Kitanozaka
Famous sights in Kobe are featured here: Weathercock House, Mosaic, Kobe Harborland
Historical district Kitano Ijinkan to Kobe Harborland depicted on this manhole cover
Shin-Kobe station manhole cover
Kobe Municipal Building manhole cover
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