Kochi's artistic manhole covers

Since 1978, cities and towns around Japan have been celebrating their culture and sightseeing spots with this most unique art form: manhole cover art! And of course Kochi is no exception

From designs featuring the long-tailed Tosa no Onagadori chickens (who, by the way, are a Natural Monument of Japan!) or the natural majesty of the Meoto-iwa ("married rocks") to cute depictions of local characters, when exploring Kochi be sure to keep an eye out for these little pieces of art right by your feet.

Check out more artsy spots in Kochi from here: https://tinyurl.com/5y2738rk