Summary: Beautiful vintage Japanese manhole covers being offered for sale by Aichi city【Photos】 SoraNews
1. The city of Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, is auctioning off a dozen vintage manhole covers as pieces of local history and art.
2. The covers feature designs related to the Tanabata festival, Mikawa manzai dance, fig production, and a 1980 vintage design.
3. Each cover is unique in terms of its weathering and measures approximately 60cm in diameter and 40kg in weight. Bidding starts at 3,000 yen and runs from December 1 to January 5.
2. The covers feature designs related to the Tanabata festival, Mikawa manzai dance, fig production, and a 1980 vintage design.
3. Each cover is unique in terms of its weathering and measures approximately 60cm in diameter and 40kg in weight. Bidding starts at 3,000 yen and runs from December 1 to January 5.
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Anjo city, Aichi Prefecture, auctions vintage manhole covers (Tanabata festival, Mikawa manzai dance, fig production, 1980 design) as local history/art pieces. Unique in weathering, approximately 60cm diameter, 40kg weight. Bidding from Dec 1 to Jan 5 starting at 3,000 yen.
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ID: 87bf3bd3-036c-4fd0-83c0-d0477cef12fb
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Date: Oct. 25, 2025
Notes: SoraNews24 Summary - 2025-10-25 13:00
Created: 2025/10/25 22:44
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:27
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