Japanese Manhole Covers,

we have mentioned them,

 once or twice before, and here they are again, this time being celebrated by not one but two festivals,

 the extravaganza's will include everything from actual manhole covers and manhole cover goods (like doormats, miniatures, collector cards) to manhole cover cookies and snacks, 

 Japanese manhole covers are packed with history, culture and design, which makes them the perfect subject to celebrate,

so if you are lucky enough to be visiting Japan or live there, headout to the Japanese Manhole Cover Festival happening in Tokyo,

 above manhole cover macaroons, actual manhole covers from all around Japan, as well as collector’s items, will descend on Tokyo this coming weekend, the festivities are taking place on the ground floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya department store from February 1 – February 3, 2019,

and here are some manhole cover biscuits, the second the second exhibition is going on right next door at Tokyu Hands Shinjuku, on the 7th floor, you will find a section dedicated manhole cover goods and collectables, which will be open through February 24, 2019, as I am typing this two thoughts occurred to me, firstly how long would these covers be in place in the UK before somebody nicked them? and secondly in these PC times can I still say manhole or should it be peoplehole?