So, I thought I was being particularly perceptive in noticing that the manhole covers around these parts are varied and creative.
I blustered about this to colleague, expecting her to be impressed by my insight. Not so, she replied, ” Duh, well, like, of course-Japan is famous for its manhole covers.”
I am put in my place.
Outside my house
On the road again
Bee loud glade
Rocky road – a lot of work has gone into this
Galactic
Come on stupid, don’t play dumb with me!
So that is just this evening’s catch on the way home.
If you want to grasp the size of the er, like, you know, thing; look at these photos.
The Quiet Ripple Defines The Pond 
Great, aren’t they! You might like this link as well http://jmc.japanese-castle-explorer.com/ . The castle and car bits are also fun – even has Okinawan castles so he’s been about a bit. I thought about getting you the book referred to in it but it’s out of stock at present. Maybe for Christmas!