Pokemon-themed manhole covers are widespread in Japan, attracting tourists to lesser-known areas. The manhole cover in Pippu, ...

Only in Japan, where the same famously zany locals fascinated with sailor costumes and neon lights on dump trucks have done it yet again. Only this time, their attention has shifted to manhole covers.

Japan has a knack for turning the most mundane things into works of art. This is evident in the country’s manhole covers, which often feature unique designs or iconic characters. Take for ...

Three workers died Friday morning after collapsing inside a manhole at a sewer construction site in the city of Oga, Akita Prefecture, according to police. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m ...

Three workers in Japan died Friday after losing consciousness while repairing sewer pipes down a manhole in the city of Oga, Akita Prefecture.

SAKURA, Chiba Prefecture--Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog made famous by the Doge meme, now has its own manhole cover in Sakura city, Chiba Prefecture. Aside from the loyal statue of “Hachiko” that ...

The pipes were found to be misaligned and the inner walls of the manholes were corroded. If left unrepaired, holes could form, and earth and sand could flow into the pipes, creating cavities and ...