TOKYO, Apr 17 (News On Japan) –
Japanese manhole covers are capturing the eye of international vacationers, that includes designs from native symbols to common anime and online game characters, equivalent to “Sailor Moon” and “Street Fighter.”
In Tokyo’s Minato Ward, many individuals will be seen wanting down, photographing manhole covers adorned with characters from “Sailor Moon.” These had been put in in 5 areas throughout the ward, the setting for the anime, in March this 12 months. Fans from each Japan and overseas have been visiting these spots, not only for sightseeing however particularly to see these distinctive manhole covers.
A vacationer from Canada talked about, “I’ve been walking around trying to find the Sailor Moon manhole covers.” A British customer commented, “They are beautiful. It’s really great, and the locations of the manholes are related to the anime’s settings. In the name of the Moon, I will punish you!”
Manhole covers in Japan differ in design from one area to a different and have lately begun that includes anime and manga characters, interesting not solely to home followers but additionally attracting fanatics from abroad.
In March this 12 months, manhole covers that includes characters from the favored combating recreation “Street Fighter” had been put in at three areas close to Kintetsu Yamato-Yagi Station in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture. These have drawn each Japanese and worldwide recreation followers.
A vacationer from Hong Kong shared, “He used to play Street Fighter a lot when he was younger. He loves this character, Ryu.” Another exclaimed, “Hadoken!”
Mutsushi Wakamori, the Deputy Director of the Planning and Strategy Department in Kashihara City, famous, “About 90% of the ‘Street Fighter’ content is broadcasted globally, so while there are many fans in Japan, there are even more overseas. We are hoping to attract more international visitors to Kashihara City with these new inbounds.”
Source: MBS