Throughout Japan, including Tokyo, there are decorative “design manhole covers” intended to enhance the streetscape, celebrate culture and heritage, increase the visibility of infrastructure, and give ...

In Thomas Jefferson Park, along the walkway off 112th Street and 1st Avenue, the Croton Aqueduct manhole, dating from 1866 — is one of the oldest manholes in New York City. Another is located at 40th ...

You know why I love doing this column? Because every question opens my eyes to something new. I must pass over dozens of manholes every day, yet I’ve never given them more than a passing thought. And ...

These considerations are outlined in the article Choosing the Right Manhole Size & Type. This is according to Precast Concrete Expert David Tejel of Puyallup, Washington, who explains how manhole ...

"A limited-time mission for the Golden Week holiday will be launched. Let's search the city to find manhole covers featuring Gundam designs and receive mission completion rewards!" As Japan enters ...

On the streets of Japan, if you spend too much time staring at your phone, you might just miss what's right under your feet. The Japanese have made the ordinary extraordinary, turning black metal ...

Comic books, superheroes and artistic creativity are common themes in Alissa Bowlin’s home. Bowlin spends a good amount of time getting crafty through multimedia, acrylic painting, scrapbooking and ...

It is a site that collects photos of old French manhole, but unlike Japan's manhole it has become a very sophisticated design, creating an atmosphere like magic square or something. Browsing is from ...

Bangkok's streets are known for their potholes, uneven pavements and, especially recently, unsightly manholes that are posing an increasing safety risk for pedestrians. According to the Bangkok ...